We met at a startup in SF, where we sat in front of computers everyday. We missed the socializing and spontaneous conversations that happened at previous workplaces like Google and Zynga.
To spice things up and quench a mad thirst for delicious coffee, we created a coffee corner in our office. Soon, we were brewing fresh coffee everyday with our coworkers. We knew more about who we were working with plus what they were working on.
The coffee culture we built not only made us more effective at our jobs, but made everyone's days more enjoyable.
Research has proven that informal, serendipitous interaction inside the office improves productivity and fosters innovation.