Meet USC alum Isabel Washington, Founder Laurel’s Coffee 

Tell us about your company:
Laurel’s is the first 100% A2 dairy ready-to-drink latte company.
What inspired you to start your business?
Looking at the canned coffee category and didn’t feel like anyone was speaking to the gen z female consumer, the largest consumer of coffee.
What are your proudest achievements so far?
We’re launching Whole Foods nationwide in September 2025, just over a year into business!
What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs:
Live long enough to see yourself get lucky.
Please share a memory or thought about your alma mater:
USC truly is the best 4 years of your life — I wish I could do it all over again.