This Rocket Internet-backed coffee startup plans to conquer Asia

When Flash Coffee opened its first outlet in Jakarta in January 2020, it sold over 800 cups of coffee on its first day, far exceeding co-founder David Brunier's expectations. After the successful launch, Brunier quickly set his sights on other Asian countries, beginning with establishing branches in Singapore and Bangkok. However, just as he kicked off the expansion plans, the world was hit by the Covid-19 crisis, and brick-and-mortar businesses like Flash Coffee saw their operations grind to a screeching halt. On this episode of Startup Snapshot , Brunier shares how he built Flash Coffee with co-founder Sebastian Hannecker, the…