Jeannine Patton Davison

CEO Founder @Amai Inc

Carlsbad, CA, US

Amai is defining a new category at the intersection of food innovation and sustainable packaging. We are a U.S-based manufacturer of an edible coffee cup made from upcycled grains aimed to disrupt single-use patterns and reduce waste. The cup is highly nutritious, delicious, versatile, and 100% backyard-compostable. Appropriate for hot and cold beverages alike, our cups stay crispy for nearly an hour, will not leak for 72 hours, and have no glazing or coating that will alter the taste of your drink. Made from 100% natural ingredients and containing no artificial colorings, sweeteners, or preservatives, our upcycled grains cup is vegan, GMO free, and is a significant source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Good for you and the planet! Amai is pioneering a spent grain recovery system with San Diego Brewers to process this underutilized material back into food-safe, shelf-stable flour for cup production. This blueprint for local recovery directly addresses food waste diversion goals and can be franchised in other areas where there is a high concentration of breweries.More info @

University of Southern California

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Industrial Engineering