Scott Tupper

Scott Tupper is an entrepreneur and founder based in Seattle, Washington. He is the founder and CEO of yave.io, a technology startup that uses blockchain to create transparency and traceability in the coffee supply chain.24

Background and Education

Scott Tupper attended The University of Georgia for his education.3

Entrepreneurial Journey

Onda Origins

Scott co-founded Onda Origins with his brother Paul Tupper.12 Onda Origins is a coffee business that aims to invert the traditional coffee value chain by including farmers in the end sale of their product. The company has grown to possess five retail locations and a growing e-commerce presence.1

yave.io

Following the success of Onda Origins, Scott launched yave.io, his second startup.14 yave.io is a technology platform that utilizes blockchain to trace coffee and cacao from origins around the world.1 The company was accepted into the Techstars accelerator program.3

Entrepreneurial Approach

Scott has embraced the impact startup culture, participating in various aspects of the startup ecosystem including:

• Pitch competitions
• Co-working spaces
• Advisor networking
• Grant writing
• Venture capital fundraising1

Challenges and Lessons

Scott's entrepreneurial journey has had both successes and setbacks. While Onda Origins continues to thrive, yave.io faced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.1 These experiences have provided Scott with valuable insights into the promises and pitfalls of impact startup culture, which he now shares with others in the entrepreneurial community.1

Scott Tupper's work focuses on creating transparency in the coffee supply chain and ensuring that coffee growers receive fair compensation for their products.24 His efforts aim to bridge the gap between coffee producers and consumers, leveraging technology to create a more equitable and sustainable coffee industry.