Voices and Visions

Rewriting the Narrative of Kenyan Coffee with Ritesh Doshi | Voices & VisionsFor the first episode of Voices & Visions, host Ivana Jeinen sits down with Ritesh Doshi, CEO of Spring Valley Coffee, one of Kenya’s leading specialty coffee companies.From building Kenya’s first scalable pizza delivery business to leading a premium coffee brand expanding internationally, Ritesh shares a grounded perspective on entrepreneurship, value creation, and what it takes to compete globally from Africa.The conversation covers:A deep dive into the coffee value chain: from smallholder farmers to global markets.Why some of the world’s best coffee comes from Kenya and yet most of its value is captured abroad.The realities of pricing, auctions, and navigating global commodity markets.Building a premium brand while keeping quality accessible.Scaling from a local roastery to international markets, including expansion into London.What it really means to “add value at origin”.More than a conversation about coffee, this episode explores broader lessons for African industries on shifting from commodity to brand.