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The Secret of Pop-Up Restaurants: It's Not Just About Cost

The Boba Guys found the right model for their tea shop by thinking of it as a startup.

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Hiring Like a Startup, Not a Restaurant

What startups look for: a knack for problem solving, appetite for risk, and diversity.

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The Linsane Art of Opening Cultural Doors with Tea

Crossing the culture barrier, one tapioca ball at a time.

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From Start-Up to Household Name, the Boba Guys' Science of Logos

From the Nike swoosh to the Chiquita banana lady, a tour of what matters in a company's logo.

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Guerilla Research Improves the Boba Guys' Taste

After our taste buds went haywire one summer night following a 10-hour taste-testing marathon, we turned to our customers.

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How the Boba Guys Got the Price Right

“Five dollars? We could get an awesome burrito with that kind of money. That will never fly.”

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The Boba Guys Market to the Unmarketable

Blowback from PR gaffes or praise from customers is broadcast for all to see.

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How the Boba Guys Liquified the Mix Tape Economy

Our most requested drink by far has been horchata boba. How the best businesses mix cultural touchstones in provocative and thought-provoking ways.

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Masters in Business Artistry: When MBAs Get Hands-On

Models and simulations are great, but startups require intuition and artistry.

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Sherpa'd: The Importance of Mentors to a Startup

How the Boba Guys found their mentors.

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East vs. West: How the Boba Guys Brand Jumps the Void

Learning from Asia to sell tea in America.

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Straight to the Source: The Boba Guys Visit Taiwan

Boba milk tea is still wildly popular in Taiwan, but the country hasn't produced a recognizable brand for the product.

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Can Transparency Solve the Boba Guys' Profit Problem?

Can the market reward businesses who emphasize transparency?

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@GOOD Asks: Can Profit Maximization and Social Responsibility Co-Exist? The Community Answers

Yesterday on Twitter and Facebook, we asked our friends: Can profit maximization and social responsibility co-exist? If so, to what...

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The Boba Guys Celebrate Halloween with Their Greatest Fear

The scariest part of starting Boba Guys is falling flat on our faces.