Co-Creating something better
Hi, my name is Ben. I have a background in AI and technology—over a decade working with teams at companies like Uber, Amazon, and Walmart, focusing on how technology can serve people better. But alongside that work, I've always been drawn to community building: youth empowerment, conflict transformation, and the spaces where people come together around shared purpose.
When I moved to Massachusetts over a decade ago, I kept finding more comfort and joy in coffee. Not just the taste, but the stories behind it—the farmers, the craft, the ritual of making something with care. But I kept noticing a gap: truly fresh, ethically sourced coffee wasn't easily accessible here. The bags on store shelves had been roasted weeks or months ago. The supply chains were opaque.
I started asking: What would it look like to build a coffee business around freshness, transparency, and values? What if we could reduce the carbon footprint of coffee delivery? What if we could support women-led farms more directly? What if the people who drink the coffee could help shape what we roast?
microcosm coffee roasters. is the answer to those questions.
Launching Spring 2026.
Our approach
Ultra-Fresh Roasting We roast in small batches and deliver within days. Coffee degrades quickly after roasting—most commercial coffee is already past its peak by the time it reaches you - even roasted whole beans. We're changing that.
Ethical Sourcing Every coffee we source meets at least one of these criteria: women-led farm, living wage certified, fair trade, or organic. We're sourcing through verified ethical marketplaces, prioritizing farms that meet our standards for women's leadership, living wages, fair trade, or organic practices. As we grow, we're working toward building direct relationships with producers
Carbon Conscious Subscription models reduce packaging waste. Larger bag options reduce shipping frequency. We're measuring our carbon footprint and looking for ways to offset and reduce at every step. Our all-electric, ventless roaster reduces the carbon footprint of a pound of coffee by nearly 90%.
Community Co-Creation Founding members aren't just customers—they're partners. Your feedback shapes our menu, helps us refine our process, and guides how we grow.
The Learning Journey
One of the biggest lessons in starting this business: regulations matter, and they vary by state.
As I've researched how to launch ethically and legally, I learned that Massachusetts has specific requirements around cottage food operations and interstate commerce. For now, that means we're focusing exclusively on Massachusetts while we build our foundation.
Here's where we are:
✓ LLC formed December 2025
✓ Zoning hearing scheduled January 15, 2026
✓ Health department approval process underway
✓ Interstate commerce licensing for nationwide expansion (targeting Summer 2026)
I'm being transparent about this because I believe in co-creating this business with you. Your founding member commitment—whether you're in MA or not—helps us invest in the equipment, sourcing relationships, and regulatory infrastructure to make truly ethical, sustainable, and delicious coffee accessible.
This is how we're building it: together, honestly, one step at a time.
Be Part of the Beginning
If you value transparency, quality, and purpose, I'd love to have you with us from the beginning.
Launching in MA in January 2026 — all other states in Summer 2026