# Roderick de Rode

> Founder & CEO at Spinn Inc.

Founder & CEO at Spinn Inc. ($48M raised) specializing in internet-connected coffee machines. 

Happy to discuss the following:

✔️ Product & Design
✔️ Startups
✔️ Hardware & Software 
✔️ Fundraising 
✔️ Coffee
✔️ Early stage marketing
✔️ Growth tactics
✔️ Crafting a narrative 
✔️ Immigrant founders

Roderick de Rode is a seasoned entrepreneur, brand strategist, and founder with a track record of building bold consumer ventures at the intersection of design, technology, and culture. As the founder and CEO of Spinn, a pioneering coffee technology company, Roderick helped redefine the at-home coffee experience through connected devices, subscription commerce, and user-centered product development.

With a background that spans Amsterdam, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley, Roderick brings a global perspective to innovation, having raised venture capital, navigated hardware manufacturing across continents, and scaled brand-driven startups in both European and U.S. markets. His experience bridges product vision, go-to-market strategy, and the operational realities of building companies from the ground up.

Roderick speaks on topics including:
● Building hardware startups in a software world
● Designing premium consumer experiences
● Fundraising across borders
● Brand, culture, and identity in product innovation
● Founder resilience and lessons from the front lines

A Dutch native with a deep appreciation for craft, storytelling, and systems thinking, Roderick is known for blending creative vision with practical execution — and for speaking candidly about both the highs and lows of startup life.

Looking forward to helping you in your business journey!

**Rating:** 5/5 (2 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $150.00

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## Links

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