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Laid-off tech worker opens Silicon Valley's first Indonesian coffee shop
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Tolentino , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The coffee shop is described as Silicon Valley's first Indonesian coffee shop. The worker, Lisa Maria, lost her job at a tech startup about three years ago.
A laid-off tech worker has opened a coffee shop. The worker, Lisa Maria, lost her job at a tech startup about three years ago. After being laid off, Maria explored two paths: looking for another job in the tech industry and starting her own coffee business.
The coffee shop is described as Silicon Valley's first Indonesian coffee shop. Maria's decision to open the shop came after considering her options following the job loss.
Further details about Maria's coffee shop and her journey are available from the source. The story of how she turned her idea into a business can be found there.
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Category: business ·
Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
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