#42 Rasa: On Adaptogens and Building a Better Coffee Alternative | Lopa van der Mersch, Founder & CEO
In Episode #42, we explore adaptogens and building a better coffee alternative with Lopa van der Mersch, Founder and CEO of Rasa. We cover the concept of energy intelligence, the importance of herb sourcing and trained staff to Rasa’s success, and how branding and product quality breeds customer loyalty.
“Right now my question is, is this something that I and only I can do? And I'm prioritizing even more not just for time, but also my energy, and the amount of bandwidth that it takes.” – Lopa van der Mersch
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This episode is our guide to adaptogens and building a better coffee alternative. In it we cover:
ABOUT RASA
Rasa is a coffee alternative, tea-like beverage with a blend of powerful herbs and adaptogens. When Rasa launched just a few years ago, they weren't sure how successful their coffee alternative would do, but in no time, they were scaling quickly. And today, they do more than $5 million in annual revenue. And they're just getting started.
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