The Unicorns Podcast connects you to some of the best and brightest founders, CEOs, executives, business owners, innovators, entrepreneurs and inspiring leaders who make things happen and inspire others.

Host Justin Kelly – former broadcast journalist and PR veteran – chats with leaders from across Australia and internationally on business strategy, what it takes to build a successful company, how to overcome challenges and advice for those on a similar journey.

In this episode, Justin interviews Alexa Stathakis, founder and CEO of healthy beverage company Tea Industries.

At 29, Brisbane entrepreneur Stathakis took a bold approach to launching her healthy drinks startup by forgoing a traditional sales team in favour of a virtual assistant named Sarah.

Powered by AI, Sarah has driven Tea Industries’ rapid growth, connecting with over 8000 schools and securing orders from more than 1000 locations within weeks of launch.

Tea Industries offers naturally sweetened, low-sugar drinks, filling a gap in the market for health-conscious consumers. Using AI, Tea Industries has achieved swift success, reaching IGAs, service stations and supermarkets nationwide with minimal overhead.

Now, Stathakis is seeking investors to fuel global expansion, with plans to bring Tea Industries to markets overseas, including the USA, in 2025.

This AI-powered model has set Tea Industries apart, showcasing the potential for lean startups to scale quickly in competitive markets.

 

This podcast was developed in collaboration with Tea Industries, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing.

The interviews and discussions in this podcast are opinions only and not financial or investment advice. Listeners should obtain independent advice based on their own circumstances before making any financial decisions.

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