Episode 125: The social entrepreneur – A conversation with Cemal Ezel, Change Please

Following on from our last episode on leveraging coffee for good, we’re bringing you the full interview with Cemal Ezel, Founder of the social enterprise Change Please and Old Spike Roastery. 

Cemal’s insights on both social impact and commercial success were so compelling that we wanted to share the full conversation with you today. In this extended edit, Cemal discusses Change Please’s unique business model and holistic approach to tackling homelessness. He also discusses his recent collaboration with Nespresso and shares exciting plans for global expansion.

Credits music: "Calling It" by Richard James aka HOLNE in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective

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Guest

Cemal Ezel
Founder and CEO, Change Please

Cemal Ezel is the Founder and CEO of Change Please and Old Spike Roastery - a B-Corp certified coffee chain, specialty roaster and social enterprise dedicated to ending homelessness. The organisation provides housing and barista training to individuals in need, empowering them to build a brighter future.