SILICON VALLEY COFFEE Episode 44, Part 2 Coupa Cafe 538 Ramona St Palo Alto, CA 94301 This week we are again in Palo Alto California at Coupa Cafe. From a group chat saying “Who wants coffee” to marriage. How did Jean Paul, Co owner of Coupa Cafe, meet his Bolivian wife, and how did coffee become the matchmaker?  With a degree in Economics from Stanford, how do you end up becoming co-owner and IT wizard of the Coupa Cafe?  Jean Paul, who has worked at Coupa Cafe since the age of 18 will explain all in this deep dive interview in Palo Alto California. What does it take to be a successful DJ when your DJ knowledge is zero? Being a computer expert helps!  A great story, on how being hoodwinked early in life can help you reach your goals. Who are the “regulars” and why does he love them so much? Why do venture capitalists, and all the heavyweights form the tech industry love to come to Coupa? Is there more than one type of angel? Learn why he loves his Venezuela, (the country in which he was raised), his sadness at the state of the country, and why they still run a coffee shop there. Although he loves dark roast, Jean Paul explains the economics of dark versus light roast. Is it a way to make " less" profit...coffee?  All I'm saying is "shrinkage Jerry shrinkage"! In this weeks segment on free refills, we asked Nancy Coupal owner of Coupa Cafe to respond to some questions about getting coffee, from a country in chaos, inflation and how it is all affecting the people of Venezuela. A fascinating conversation about a country in dire straits. This week in coffee facts, the question was about caffeine, and how it is, or is not related to the roasting process. Misconceptions and facts,revealed.  What exactly is a one, or two pop roast, and what determines the "burnt" taste profile common in brand? Make sure to check out this week's playlist for Silicon Valley Coffee Part 2, on Spotify,to hear musical selections from our guests. http://bit.ly/CCCRS Remember if you have a question,or topic you want us to follow up on from this weeks, or any other episode of the CCCRS,we are happy to try to get that done in the segment we call Free Refills. Just leave us a message at https://crosscountrycoffeeroadshow.com/