Matt Perger

Matt Perger, a two-time world champion barista and founder of Barista Hustle, joins to explore the impact of AI on the coffee industry. He discusses how AI is optimizing logistics and automating coffee shops, while also debunking myths around rising coffee prices. As a self-proclaimed techno-optimist, Matt shares insights on the balance between innovation and maintaining artisanal roots. The conversation even touches on a potential new coffee capital rivaling Melbourne and the importance of fair compensation for producers in an evolving market.