Project Good Podcast

Redefining Impact: From Coffee Beans to Community Building with Mutombo Coffee

In this special Flash episode of the Project Good Podcast, host Annmarie Hylton celebrates Black History Month by featuring Mutombo Coffee and its significant social impact. The conversation centers around Robert Bob Bush Jr., co-founder of Mutombo Coffee, which aims to raise the bar in the coffee industry while supporting African and Latin American female coffee farmers. Through this interview, Bush shares his extensive experiences from graduate school in Africa to co-founding Mutombo Coffee with NBA star Dikembe Mutombo. The discussion delves into the historical impact of coffee, the company’s mission-focused approach, and the challenges they faced starting the business during COVID-19. Bush explains their four C’s strategy—Coffee, Cause, Culture, and Celebrities—and their efforts to scale the business while preserving the focus on community impact and sustainability. Listeners are invited to try Mutombo Coffee with a special discount code and learn more about how the company is fostering positive change globally.

00:00 Introduction to Project Good Podcast

00:27 Black History Month and Mutombo Coffee

01:07 Interview with Robert Bob Bush, Jr.

02:35 The History and Impact of Coffee

07:17 Bob's Journey and Career Highlights

22:31 Challenges and Successes of Mutombo Coffee

41:26 The Future of African Business

53:17 Conclusion and Special Offer

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