Andy Kleitsch
Andy Kleitsch is CEO at Atomo Coffee and Atomo. He founded Atomo, a startup launched in 2018 that is still running. His expertise includes entrepreneurship and leadership in technology and product management.
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Atomo Opens 33,547 Sq Ft Seattle Roastery to Produce 90 Million Cups of Beanless Coffee Annually
Atomo has opened a new 33,547 sq ft roastery in Seattle capable of producing 90 million cups of beanless coffee annually, starting with espresso grounds for cafes nationwide. The company, founded in 2019, uses upcycled plant materials to create sustainable coffee alternatives and is partnering with Bluestone Lane and other independent shops.
Seattle Startup Atomo Restructures and Cuts Workforce Six Months After $40M Funding
Seattle-based startup Atomo, which makes coffee from upcycled plant ingredients, is undergoing a strategic realignment and restructuring just six months after raising $40 million, including workforce reductions. CEO Andy Kleitsch said the company aims to scale its sustainable coffee offerings more quickly by adding new specialized staff.
Atomo Coffee raises $9M to build 12,000 sq ft Seattle roastery for molecular coffee near Starbucks HQ
Seattle-based Atomo Coffee raised $9 million in a funding round led by Horizons Ventures and S2G Ventures to scale its molecular coffee made from upcycled plant materials and open a 12,000-square-foot roastery near Starbucks headquarters. The company plans regional product launches in 2021 for a molecular coffee concentrate and Atomo Grounds aimed at reducing coffee’s environmental impact and removing bitterness.
Organizations
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Atomo Coffee CEO 2019–present · current
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Atomo CEO · current
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University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business Entrepreneur Workshop Leader 2018–2022 · past
Education
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Emerson College BS, Advertising & Marketing · 1990–1992
