Co-founder, Paco Coffee
Gold, Global Coffee Awards Asia · Within five months of opening · Marina Bay
Co-founder of Paco Coffee. After years building startups for corporates, Ivan picked one of Singapore’s most crowded markets on purpose.
Paco Coffee is one bar at The Sail @ Marina Bay, opened at the end of January 2026. It sells specialty-grade beans through illustrated characters instead of tasting notes.
Standing out in a crowded café market. Within five months its Madame Parodox blend won Gold at the Global Coffee Awards Asia, judged double-blind.