Starbucks founding story
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Starbucks founding story Starbucks, one of the world's most recognizable coffeehouse chains, has a founding story that dates back to 1971. The company was founded by three partners: Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker. Here's a brief overview of the Starbucks founding story: 1. The Inspiration: The story began when a history teacher named Jerry Baldwin, a writer named Gordon Bowker, and a teacher named Zev Siegl came together. They were inspired by a coffee roasting entrepreneur named Alfred Peet, who ran a small coffee store called Peet's Coffee in Berkeley, California. The partners admired Peet's commitment to high-quality, freshly roasted coffee beans. 2. The Name: The original name of the company was inspired by the novel "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville. They chose the name "Starbucks," which is the name of the first mate on the Pequod, the