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Jai Lott

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Global VP of Beverage and Innovation at Blank Street
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Jai Lott is the Global VP of Beverage and Innovation at Blank Street, where he was part of the founding team. He leverages nearly two decades of experience, starting in Australian hospitality, to lead product development, operational systems, and customer experience. He is a key figure in scaling the brands beverage program globally.

Originally from Australia, Jai moved to New York in 2015 and is deeply passionate about the coffee industry, describing himself as "innovation obsessed. " He is particularly focused on pushing the creative boundaries of coffee products and is considered a veteran in the specialty coffee space, frequently contributing to industry discussions.

Unique fact: Jai personally designed and operationalized Blank Streets original street carts, transforming them from empty shells into fully functional "cafes on wheels. "

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Global VP of Beverage and Innovation
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Jai shows up

Consensus Focused
Amiable & Agreeable
Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Jai cares about

Cold Brew Innovation
He is passionate about developing cold brew as an ingredient, not just a drink, and has created entire menus around it, significantly boosting its sales at Blank Street.
Operational Efficiency
Emphasizes streamlined cafe workflows, using exercises to ensure drinks can be made in under 70 seconds and championing technology like super-automatic machines for consistency.
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Career

Work history

3-2021
Global VP of Beverage and Innovation
Blank Street
4-2020 - 3-2021
Head of Product and CX
Blank Street
12-2018 - 3-2020
Senior Director | Strategic Projects
Bluestone Lane
5-2015 - 5-2016
Coffee Training Manager
Bluestone Lane
3-2015 - 1-2019
Coffee Director | Executive
Bluestone Lane
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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