Diverse Founders Spotlight ft. Koia Drinks and The Cultured Kombucha

Co-Founder Maya French

Back again with two more diverse founder spotlights. This week both of these founders operate in the beverage industry.

First off we have Maya French, Co-Founder Koia

The name Koia is inspired by the lush Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. And in staying true to the inspiration the product brings you a plethora amount of benefits all while being powered by plants.

The drinks come in a variety of flavors with 3 main branches. Protein: “craveable plant-based shakes packed with protein” Keto: “delicious dessert inspired keto plant-based shakes” and Coffee: “flavorful plant-based lattes with extra benefits.

Created to enable people to live healthier lives the soy-free, non-GMO, low sugar, high protein, high fiber, vegan beverage is well on its way to do that. In an Interview with Forbes French, 30 under 30 Alum, says:

“Protein is on trend. It’s not going anywhere anytime soon,”

Koia currently has shelf space in Whole Foods, Walmart, Publix and Stop & Shop. Across roughly 4,000 stores in the U.S.