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Jon Baker

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Jon Baker

@jonpbaker

Owner of Alpine Modern Cafe in Boulder, CO/ Place Maker / Husband / Dad of 3

Boulder, CO

Joined March 2009

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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Apr 2, 2023
A bit about me: • Live in the mountains just outside Boulder, CO • Married 14 years. 3 kids under the age of 12. • Co-own Alpine Modern Cafe in Boulder, CO (two locations in Boulder and looking to expand in the Rocky Mountain West and beyond) • 3rd Place Maker - My
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Aug 3, 2024
There couldn’t be a wider gap between the founding ethos of Starbucks by @HowardSchultz and what it has become today. Originally it was about : - creating a third space (not home, not work) for the community. - craft - superior product quality - personal connection -
Sean Sweeney
@seandsweeney
Aug 3, 2024
Starbucks has fully completed its metamorphosis from coffee shop to dessert restaurant.
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Aug 1, 2023
In the blink of an eye everything can change. I live in the mountains outside Boulder. It’s cycling paradise. But it’s not without its dangers. This morning I witnessed a cyclist, a young guy, bombing down a hill at prob 45 mph. He blew through a stop sign and almost hit a
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
May 6, 2023
Replying to @Camp4
This post is getting some traction. So PSA for all you first time hose drinkers: WAIT 30 seconds for that hot water to clear out of the hose. Then the good stuff.
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Jun 9, 2023
Starlink + work from anywhere unlocks new frontiers. I have a friend who works for a tech company making serious cash. They have an off grid capable RV (starlink, solar, toilet, battery setup, etc). They can post up in a remote location for days. Fly fishing at lunch, coding
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
May 7, 2024
Exciting news- I recently acquired 100% of Alpine Modern. We have two cafes in Boulder, Colorado and are well positioned for growth in the Rocky Mountain west and beyond. This brand has a ton of potential and we are just getting started. Excited for the journey ahead!
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Sep 1, 2024
Anyone who’s ever built out a retail space or done construction will appreciate this. Arhaus had signage installed on a brand new store buildout here in Boulder. The initial sign install had the brand name off center on the exterior. See below. I could not for the life of
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Jun 6, 2025
I switched to stainless pans to avoid toxins. I want to live a longer healthier life. Unfortunately all of that extra lifespan will be spent in frustrated anger trying to get eggs off this pan. Pictured: breakfast for my son- eggs with a hat stocking cookie cutter edition.
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
May 14, 2024
Two weeks ago I took my 9 year to Moab for his birthday. We camped for two nights in the desert, played on the rocks and slowed down. My kids are 7, 9, 13. We have about 5 years before our oldest is out of the house. We are planning to do more trips as a family, and my
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Jul 19, 2023
Some ideas are so bad that their existence can only be traced to one place and time: A boardroom presentation by a team of strategy and innovation consultants.
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Nov 7, 2023
I have a friend in Boulder whose home has increased in value by 175% over the last 5-10 years. He works remote. A significant portion of his net worth is in his home. To unlock that value he needs to move. He could move in town, but that would be a downgrade. And kids,
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Jan 2, 2025
The southwest-ish side of Colorado is my favorite region of the state. It’s insanely beautiful with cascades of aspens and the rugged peaks of the San Juans. The proximity to Moab, crested butte, and telluride is incredible. It’s also less accessible than summit county, which
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Apr 1, 2023
In 2014 my wife and I made a big decision to uproot our young family from St. Louis and follow our dream to live near the mountains. There were many sacrifices along the way, but it remains one of the top 3 best decisions of my life. Where you live impacts everything. If
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Jon Baker
@jonpbaker
Sep 21, 2023
Something I am extraordinarily grateful for: The ability to go for a trail run in the mountains. Seems like such a simple thing. But it feels like a luxury. To have the time, health and proximity is a total gift.
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