In this episode, David Paparelli discusses his entrepreneurial journey, focusing on the founding and growth of his coffee business, M-Cultivo. From his early inclination toward entrepreneurship, through various mentorships, to his unique approach to starting and scaling his company, David shares valuable insights. He explains how he identified a gap in the specialty coffee sector and used a mix of technology and customer engagement to fill it. David talks about the challenges of bootstrapping a tech-driven business, the importance of staying close to the customer, and how to balance purpose with profitability. He also delves into his funding strategies, his vision for scaling the business, and his long-term goals, emphasizing the impact-driven mission at the heart of his company.

00:00 Introduction and Early Entrepreneurial Spirit

01:25 Mentors and Early Career Influences

02:30 Founding M-Cultivo: Inspiration and Initial Steps

05:42 Navigating Challenges and Building the Business

13:55 Funding and Financial Strategies

17:50 The Psychology of Bootstrapping

18:06 Plans to Scale the Business

20:36 Building a Strong Leadership Team

21:27 Balancing Equity and Debt

25:17 Monetizing the Business

29:55 Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs

33:25 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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