The People Behind the Platform
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Nationalities
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Languages
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Coffees cupped by the Lab team
Algrano HQ is in Zurich, Switzerland, and the team is spread around the world.
We have staff in the USA, Africa, Latin America and Europe all working to create change with technology to enable independent producers and roasters to thrive.
While our platform is online, we are here in person.
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Meet the Board
Thomas Rauber
Thomas is the very first investor in Algrano and joined our board in 2023. He founded TR Invest AG in 2010 and is active as SME entrepreneur and startup investor. Thomas serves on various boards in banking, logistics and technology.
Lena Steiner
Lena is the CEO of Saviva, a Swiss gastronomy supplier. A trained ETH Food Engineer, she graduated from the Migros Management program and has worked as a consultant for the company, covering work on acquisitions, integrations and business model development
Sara Morrocchi
A political scientist with a drive for social impact, Sara is the founder and CEO of Vuna Coffee Consulting. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, she has proven success in innovative design and delivery of supply and value chain solutions.
Adriaan Nühn
Adriaan is chairman of the supervisory board of JustEatTakeaway.com. Until 2008, he was CEO of Sara Lee International and chairperson of the executive board of Sara Lee/Douwe Egberts.
Thomas Uibel
Thomas is the Investment Director of Verium, an independent multi-family office in Zurich and an investor in Algrano. He brings a wealth of experience and is a board member of several Swiss startups, as well as an investment management background.
Fabio Magagna
Fabio has 15+ years expertise in the ICT industry in various roles such as entrepreneur, researcher, consultant or manager in a large corporate. At the moment Fabio is Global Senior Product Manager at YouTube/Google and active as a business angel with his company BetaFarm.
News & Resources
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From farm to roaster: How coffee producers navigate the market
How do coffee producers really sell their beans and what stands in the way of fair prices? From learning to price and market their own lots to surviving climate shocks and challenging the rules of global trade, Brazilian producers show what it really takes to “go direct.” Featuring insights from the Filter Stories podcast, this post unpacks the real business behind beautiful coffee, and why relationships, not just quality, drive sustainability.
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Algrano at SCA Expo 2025: Redefining coffee relationships in Houston
From a buzzing booth to bold conversations on finance and accountability, producers and roasters came together not just to taste coffee, but to rewrite the rules of how it’s sourced. This post brings you the standout stories: a roaster’s call for real commitment, a producer’s fight for fair credit, and the quiet power of transparent conversations that actually change things.
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SCA Expo 2025: A guide for roasters and producers
Whether you're sourcing green coffee, showcasing your harvest, or just soaking in the energy, SCA Expo 2025 is the place to be.
This guide breaks down everything you need to plan your schedule, taste the right coffees, hit impactful lectures, and build meaningful relationships across the supply chain—especially if you're a roaster or producer. Don’t just attend: make it count.