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Plato Coffee Founder Story with Stephan Bredell20 November 2025 | 13:00–14:30 | Innovation City Cape Town

From a shipping-container side hustle to a national coffee brand, Plato Coffee has grown at pace while staying relentlessly community-focused. In this Founder Story, CEO and co-founder Stephan Bredell unpacks the operating playbook behind Plato Coffee’s rise, covering brand building, disciplined unit economics, vertical integration (roastery, bakery, equipment), and the culture choices that keep quality consistent at scale.

Stephan will also share what’s next, including talent development and training (Plato Academy), and how the team evaluates new locations, partnerships, and franchising momentum. Expect a frank coversation about wins, stumbles, and the systems that turned purpose into repeatable growth.

Who it’s forStartup founders and operators scaling physical or hybrid retailFranchise and multi-unit leaders refining playbooksBrand/marketing teams building community-led growthInvestors scanning consumer and F&B concepts in South Africa

What you’ll getA practical breakdown of Plato Coffee’s growth model from 0 ? 100+ locationsLessons on brand consistency, training, and quality control at scaleHow to balance speed, margins, and community in a franchise systemQ&A on site selection, partnerships, and ops metrics that matter

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