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Juno Lee
Juno Lee is the co-founder of CombiniCo — Korean minimal food and design.
Juno and his co-founder Alex Longson met while studying at university. Shortly after, in 2018 CombiniCo was launched as a bootstrap operation serving up fast-casual Korean food in their university town. The signature 'Bini Bowl' packs distinctly Asian flavours, made from fresh Scottish produce. 1 and a half years later their brand grew into the culture of the university.
At a glance, CombiniCo is problem-solving food convenience. This conversation illuminates the cultural and creative vision, at the core of their brand. Juno shares his plan to go to South Korea and discover more the heritage of Korean cuisine, to inspire their new plant-based offerings for their flagship store.
The team have just opened their second location CombiniCafé, which is entirely plant-based. Modern. Sleek. Minimal. The café features Scotland's first Modbar under-counter brewing system to deliver speciality coffee from roasting partners Machina that are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
CombiniCo: www.instagram.com/combini_co/
Highlights:
0:40 What is your cultural background?
3:20 Tell us about yourself – as a singer/songwriter.
10:38 Can you learn how to be a successful entrepreneur?
16:10 What does Combini mean?
21:00 Do you have plans to go to Korea soon?
28:15 What does CombiniCo value?
32:10 What brands inspire your work?
40:00 Describe the 5-star experience?
Follow us: www.instagram.com/podcastmint
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By Johanna WoodburnJuno Lee is the co-founder of CombiniCo — Korean minimal food and design.
Juno and his co-founder Alex Longson met while studying at university. Shortly after, in 2018 CombiniCo was launched as a bootstrap operation serving up fast-casual Korean food in their university town. The signature 'Bini Bowl' packs distinctly Asian flavours, made from fresh Scottish produce. 1 and a half years later their brand grew into the culture of the university.
At a glance, CombiniCo is problem-solving food convenience. This conversation illuminates the cultural and creative vision, at the core of their brand. Juno shares his plan to go to South Korea and discover more the heritage of Korean cuisine, to inspire their new plant-based offerings for their flagship store.
The team have just opened their second location CombiniCafé, which is entirely plant-based. Modern. Sleek. Minimal. The café features Scotland's first Modbar under-counter brewing system to deliver speciality coffee from roasting partners Machina that are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
CombiniCo: www.instagram.com/combini_co/
Highlights:
0:40 What is your cultural background?
3:20 Tell us about yourself – as a singer/songwriter.
10:38 Can you learn how to be a successful entrepreneur?
16:10 What does Combini mean?
21:00 Do you have plans to go to Korea soon?
28:15 What does CombiniCo value?
32:10 What brands inspire your work?
40:00 Describe the 5-star experience?
Follow us: www.instagram.com/podcastmint