Jemuel Lampe (founder, Zuivere Koffie) - coffee produced in a Dutch prison - CTOcast After work
Join Sasha Astapenka on this episode of CTOcast After Work as he sits down with Jemuel Lampe, the founder of Zuivere Koffie. In a cozy Amsterdam café, they explore the story behind this unique coffee brand, whose production takes place within a Dutch prison, with all employees being either existing or ex-convicts. Jemuel, himself an ex-convict, provides a second chance to many individuals. Don't miss out on this honest and thought-provoking conversation about second chances and the power of entrepreneurship.
00:30 Living in the toughest district of the Netherlands
04:20 First time in prison at 13 years old
06:30 Joining the gang
08:00 First job - squeezing oranges at La Place
14:15 Becoming an ice cream shop owner
15:30 Selling cocaine in the ice cream shop
19:00 In jail for the 6th time
22:00 Inspiration from Gordon Ramsay story
24:45 First coffee shop employing ex-convicts
27:30 Jemuel arrested in Schiphol on his way to vacation
34:00 First attempt to work with inmates
42:00 HR when your best employee is in prison
51:00 How past in prison affects future of a person
57:00 Meeting with the Next Web founder
1:02:00 Valuation of the company now
1:05:00 Why is it more difficult to run the business in prison
1:12:00 How long does it take to train an employee?
1:13:40 Percentage of ex-convicts who go back to prison from Zuivere Koffie
1:17:00 Cost of 1 day in prison for the state
1:20:50 Jemuels message to ex-convicts on work culture
1:25:45 How will the Zuivere Koffie change in the future
Every Tuesday, Sasha sits down with a special guest at Blin Queen's cafe located at Amstel 102 in Amsterdam. The event begins at 18.30, giving you time to grab some food and drinks before the interview starts at 19.00. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to hear interesting conversations and insights from experts in the field.
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