Lucy traveled to Boston to learn from the best baristas . She returned to Seattle and launched a mobile espresso catering company a few months . Valena started with $ 4,000 of her own cash and a $ 4,000 loan from brewer . Beer maker helps small food and beverage businesses get funding , advice .
Lucy Valena traveled to Seattle to learn from the best baristas . She returned to Boston and launched a mobile espresso catering company last fall . Valena started with $ 2,000 of her own cash and a $ 4,000 loan from brewer . Beer maker helps small food and beverage businesses get funding , advice .