Nicholas Stone is the founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, the fastest-growing premium café brand in the United States. Almost a decade ago, Bluestone Lane reset the coffee scene, introducing New York to the flat white and its Australian-inspired café experience. Now with over 65 locations across 8 markets, Bluestone is committed to providing great café experiences that are focused on human connection.

 

In his conversation with Katie Hankinson, Nick shares how getting coffee in his home in Australia felt more like a communal experience whereas in America it was all about convenience. He started Bluestone Lane to try to recreate the Australian experience in the US. He discusses the challenges of COVID, human connection in a digital world, scaling, and adjusting to a hybrid workforce.

 

In-flight topics:

• His origins and the cultural coffee differences in the US and Australia

• Getting through COVID

• The power of hospitality and making people feel special

• Choosing the right brand partnerships

• Adjusting to the hybrid workforce

• …and more!

 

Connect with Nicholas Stone:

Bluestone Lane Website: https://bluestonelane.com/

Bluestone Lane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluestonelane/

Bluestone Lane on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BluestoneLane

Nicholas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-stone-49465767/

Nicholas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_j_stone/