ThunderCast: Start Small, Delight Big, Stay Human

Ever wonder why your daily brew costs so much? Or if robots will steal your barista's job? We break down coffee economics, emotional connections, and the future of business.

Welcome to ThunderCast: Charged-Up Insights for People in Tech, where we explore the latest trends and innovations in the tech industry.  

  1. Coffee Economics 101 (Without Putting You to Sleep)
  • Why global coffee prices have skyrocketed and why your $5 flat white might still be too cheap. 
  • The difference between commodity and specialty coffee (spoiler: Arabica snobs, you’re not wrong). 
  • How climate, supply chains, and consumer expectations are reshaping the coffee industry. 

 

  1. Product, Service, Experience… Emotion?
  • Coffee as a ritual, not just a beverage. 
  • The four lenses every business should use to evaluate their offering. 
  • The surprising power of a good cup and why it’s not about caffeine. 

 

  1. Obsession > Passion: The Case for Caring Too Much
  • Why great leaders are often slightly obsessed (in the best way). 
  • How motivation can be cultivated and why your team’s energy is contagious. 
  • Why sweeping the floors still matters, even when you’re CEO. 

 

  1. Human Touch in a Robotic World
  • What AI could mean for the hospitality industry — from barista bots to emotion-aware service. 
  • The risk of replacing connection with convenience. 
  • Why ‘made by humans’ might be the next premium feature. 

 

  1. Scaling Culture Without Burning the Beans
  • Why great founders must build great leaders. 
  • How to keep your values intact while growing the business. 
  • The delicate balance between indoctrination and inspiration. 

 

  1. Technology, Transformation & Tinkering With the Future
  • Why some businesses are stuck bolting AI onto broken systems. 
  • Why innovation should start now—not after your ERP upgrade. 
  • Build the laser, then the Death Star: how to experiment at low risk and high reward. 

 

  1. The Secret Sauce? Curiosity
  • Abdullah’s self-confessed superpower: an unstoppable urge to learn. 
  • Why curiosity might be the only long-term career hack that matters. 

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