Tenzo Tea: Steve O'Dell

Thank you for tuning into "Starting Small", a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined by Steve O'Dell, founder of Tenzo Tea, high quality Japanese matcha. Growing up with a passion around athletics, Steve went on to play on the Men’s Volleyball team for UCLA.  Both playing for UCLA, Steve and his Co-Founder, Robbie, would experience caffeine crashes, due to the unhealthy amount of caffeine consumption. Realizing this issue, they began to research healthy alternatives… In 2016, Tenzo was founded, to make the world a healthier place through natural matcha, sourced directly from Japan. Listen as Steve shares stories from his upbringing, decision to drop out of college, and the founding story to creating Tenzo as it is today.  Make sure to check out Tenzo at: https://tenzotea.co/   Follow Starting Small: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingsmallpod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Startingsmallpod/?modal=admin_todo_tour LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/cameronnagle   Support for Starting Small comes from Humanscale, the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products that help create a healthier work life. All of their products, from chairs to standing desks and more, are comfortable, easy to use, and sustainable. And great for either the office or the work from home environment. With an increase in shifting workplaces, comfort can be especially hard to find. As I run the podcast, I am in front of my desk for hours a day; from scheduling, researching, interviewing, and more. Humanscale allows me to remain productive, without the consequence of body stress to follow.  Make sure to check out Humanscale at humanscale.com, and use code: STARTINGSMALL at checkout to save 20% on your purchase.   Thank you to this episodes mid-break sponsor, Momeni Rugs, affordable, stylish rugs, to reimagine any room in your home. My personal favorite is their Smith Collection. Hand-tufted of durable wool and soft synthetic blends in India, with design inspiration around a new take on southeast patterns and palettes, this rug is bound to make for a talking point in any home. Make sure to check out Momeni Rugs for yourself at Momeni.com