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EP 005
50 Min
In this episode, We dive deep into the technical "madness" of engineering the perfect pod—from nitrogen de-gassing and micron-level grind sizes to surviving the logistics and customer service challenges.
What happens when a software engineer in Munich realizes India is missing the perfect espresso shot? You get Caramelly. In this episode, we sit down with Shivam and Saumya, the powerhouse duo behind India’s growing coffee pod brand. We dive deep into the technical "madness" of engineering the perfect pod—from nitrogen de-gassing and micron-level grind sizes to surviving the logistics and customer service challenges. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a side hustle into a vertically integrated manufacturing business, or how to maintain a personal touch while scaling to thousands of customers, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we discuss: The "Breaking Point": Moving from German tech culture to the Indian startup grind. The Science of the Pod: Why an aluminum pod is more complex than a bag of beans. Celebrity Orders: The moment Virat Kohli ordered from their website. Bootstrapping vs. VC: Why staying independent has been their secret weapon.