We trace Yusuf’s path from schoolyard hustles to building a functional cold brew that swaps jitters for calm focus. The story spans painful caffeine experiments, tough retail lessons, and the mindset shift from making a product to selling one at a profit. Listen to the story of building Unconform
• early ventures and the itch to build
• caffeine overload as the spark for a solution
• cold brew, adaptogens, and nootropics for a smoother hit
• scrappy R&D, 31 iterations, and crowdfunding proof
• timing, outreach, and landing Holland and Barrett
• taking feedback, rebranding for shelf visibility
• packaging that signals benefit at a glance
• avoiding ego traps and focusing on sales
• the real maths of margins and target numbers
• recommended resources for learning to sell
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