In this episode of HRTbeat, the Highlands Ranch podcast, we welcome Scott Gaerte, the founder of Lost Coffee, to explore his journey from Southern California to Colorado. Scott shares his insights from his time working with companies like Disney, REI and Starbucks and discusses how these experiences fueled his passion for coffee, leading to the launch of Lost Coffee in 2010.
We delve into the exciting expansion into Highlands Ranch, where Scott’s team is taking over the Festive Cup location while retaining its mission of supporting individuals with disabilities. Tune in to hear about the ethical sourcing of coffee beans, the upcoming developments at the new Highlands store and an exclusive discount for coffee membership program members.
We talked about:
Lost Coffee’s recent expansion into Highlands Ranch, taking over the Festive Cup location.
The mission of supporting individuals with disabilities and how the new location will provide additional jobs and incorporate a sustainable business model.
Principles guiding Lost Coffee, such as ethical sourcing and maintaining high quality standards.
Emotional resilience required to stay true to his mission amid criticism and balancing excellence with accessibility.
Meticulous process of sourcing coffee beans from regions like Guatemala, ensuring fair practices and quality from farm to cup.
Updates on the new Highlands Ranch store, including the upcoming roastery and a special discount for coffee membership program members.
Learn more about Lost Coffee at:
Website: https://www.lostcoffee.com/
