MistoBox

MistoBox is a curated coffee delivery subscription service based in Phoenix, Arizona.

MistoBox logo on an item in their office

MistoBox started as a University of Arizona Entrepreneurship Program project during the founders' senior years. The founders, Samantha Meis and Connor Riley, launched a successful Kickstarter project in 2012 to obtain the initial funding for their business. Upon graduation, Samantha and Connor had to make a decision whether to get plain old jobs or continue building their business.

Sam and Connor fortunately chose to carry MistoBox forward. In fact, they just hired their first employee.

MistoBox's founders, Samantha Meis and Connor Riley

Connor and Samantha hard at work.


MistoBox works out of the "warehouse district" area of downtown Phoenix. Their offices are right next to another Phoenix startup, WebPT, and a short walk from the DiamondBacks stadium.

Entrance to the renovated warehouse where MistoBox currently works

The entrance to the renovated warehouse where MistoBox currently works.


Interior of one of the warehouses

Interior of one of the warehouses.


Samantha gave a quick introduction to MistoBox on the final morning of the Startup America Regional Summit. Everyone in the room was impressed by what Samantha and Connor have already accomplished. It's hard not to cheer for these guys. They are a great part of the small but thriving entrepreneurial culture in Phoenix.

Samantha speaking during Startup America Regional Summit breakfast.

Samantha speaking at the Startup America Regional Summit breakfast.


For more information about MistoBox, check out these articles on TechCrunch and Lifehacker about them. MistoBox was also recently on Shark Tank and received a $75,000 investment from Mark Cuban.

If you're a software developer in Phoenix, get in touch with Samantha and Connor because they would greatly appreciate technical advice as they continue to grow their business.