Collaborations are future of innovation in WV

Feb 17

Here’s your West Virginia Wisdom of the Week

Wisdom of the Week

Small business collaborations are the
future of innovation

In our new episode of the Mountaineer Media Podcast with Venu Menon, we announced our collaboration with his company, Mea Cuppa Coffee, which will give people a chance to win free coffee and gift cards.

(Click the picture and read the description to learn how to win)

Over the years, we've learned collaboration with other small businesses leads to increased brand awareness, legitimacy, and innovation of products and services—a true win-win for everyone, including the customer, because in this case, there's a chance to win free coffee.

Collaboration sparks new ideas, and when everyone brings their unique knowledge and skills to the table, it creates a blending of viewpoints that can lead to even more innovation.

Even in the episode, which is linked below, Venu agrees that collaboration is essential for small businesses to grow and stay competitive with big chains and box stores.

"The idea of collaboration—which the younger folks and new generation do exceedingly well—try it. It's amazing. It's important with small businesses right now," he said.

When done right, collaborations can be a win-win for the companies and customers.

#109 - Venu Menon: Coffee, small business and partnerships

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WHEN YOU’RE looking for coffee in the Capital City, most locals will point you in one direction—or three, if you know what I mean.

Mea Cuppa Coffee has become the top coffee company in Charleston, and with THREE locations, it’s hard to go far without smelling the coffee bean aroma.

In this episode of the Mountaineer Media Podcast, we sit down with the man behind the brew — the founder of Mea Cuppa, Venu Menon.

His story is so inspiring, it'll have you hugging your coffee mug a little tighter in gratitude.

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Collaborations are future of innovation in WV

Wisdom of the Week

#109 - Venu Menon: Coffee, small business and partnerships

Exploring the History of a West Virginia Glass Giant

CAN’T MISS EVENT: ALMOST HEAVEN CLASSIC

YOU HAVE TO SEE LOVING WV

Brandon Dennison finalizes Almost Heaven Classic keynote panel

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Exploring the History of a
West Virginia Glass Giant

CAN’T MISS EVENT:
ALMOST HEAVEN CLASSIC