Alyse Borkan – Co-Founder of Rocco on Building the Ultimate Smart Fridge

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On this episode of The Casey Adams Show, Alyse Borkan, co-founder of Rocco—the viral drinks fridge that won Domino's Groundbreaking Product of 2024—shares how she’s redefining the beverage industry. With a background in scaling high-growth consumer brands like Our Place, Coterie, and Billie (acquired by Edgewell), Alyse brings deep expertise in brand-building, creative marketing, and product launches. She discusses the challenges of launching a hardware product, the power of strategic brand partnerships, and how Rocco is designed to seamlessly blend into any space while enhancing social experiences.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rocko and Elise Borkan

03:05 The Design Philosophy Behind Rocko

06:01 The Beverage Landscape and Consumer Trends

09:06 Innovative Partnerships with Beverage Brands

11:56 Challenges in Hardware Development

14:58 The Iterative Design Process

18:08 Elise's Journey into Business and Marketing

23:40 From Journalism to Startups

25:03 Building Brands at Casper and Billie

28:05 Creating a Unique Brand Perspective

31:01 Marketing Tactics for Early Stage Brands

32:30 The Power of Limited Inventory

35:22 White Glove Delivery Experience

37:34 Evolving Brand Mission and Perspective

39:30 Innovative Features of the Rocco Fridge

41:40 Future Vision for Rocco

43:00 Advice to My Younger Self

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