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james freeman
AddedFeb 15, 2024
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james freeman

Founder, Blue Bottle Coffee

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Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee

Oakland, CA, US

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james freeman's Career

Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee
Acquired Subsidiary$942.8M7502002Oakland, CA, US
Founder

Recent news

Nestlé Confirms Blue Bottle Sale to Luckin's Largest ShareholderDaily Coffee News · 2026
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David RennieDavid RennieBoard Member
Tony ConradTony ConradBoard Member
Karl StrovinkKarl StrovinkCEO
Chris JohnsonChris JohnsonBoard Member

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