LONDON
COFFEE CLUB

Around 15–20 people. One guest. Great coffee.

Coffee & Learn guests

Coffee & Learn is a relaxed, sit-down coffee meetup combined with insights and intimate conversation with an esteemed guest having a niche background, in a group capped at 15–20 people.

The purpose is to make connections while learning from lived experience of the guest and enjoy a sip of great coffee!

Our guests

Archan Raval

Coffee & Learn guest

Archan Raval

Entrepreneur | Podcaster | Content Creator

Archan is one of the first guests of London Coffee Club’s Coffee & Learn initiative, which will always make him a special part of the club’s journey. His contribution has been pivotal not just for the club, but also for me personally.

As a successful entrepreneur, podcaster and content creator, Archan’s journey has inspired me, and many others, to dream bigger, take that first step towards our goals and learn to trust the process. From once being a student at Brunel University to building his own path and establishing a strong presence within London’s Indian community at a young age, his story is a reminder of what can happen when ambition is backed by action.

His belief in London Coffee Club from its early days, and his willingness to share his time, experiences and learnings with our community, is something I and our members will always cherish.

Archan on LinkedIn Archan on Instagram

Brian Dsouza

Coffee & Learn guest

Brian Dsouza

VP at Citibank

Brian is one of the guests who brings exactly what Coffee & Learn is about, an impressive professional journey, but also experiences and perspectives that others can genuinely learn from.

A finance professional and currently a Vice President at Citibank specialising in credit risk, Brian has built his career across banking and advisory, with previous experience at Barclays and KPMG. Alongside his career, he completed his Master’s in Finance as a Merit Scholar and received both the Dean’s Award and Outstanding Leadership Award.

Beyond work, Brian is passionate about bringing people together. He was recently appointed Head of the LBS India Alumni Club in London, where he continues to build communities and organise events that create meaningful conversations and connections.

With a genuine curiosity for capital markets, geopolitics and the world around us, Brian brings thoughtful perspectives, interesting conversations and, most importantly, a willingness to share what he has learnt along the way, something we are very happy to have as part of London Coffee Club.

Brian on LinkedIn Brian on Instagram

Nija Patel

Coffee & Learn guest

Nija Patel

IT Strategy & Innovation | Vacation Vibes

Meet Nija Patel! One of my mentors and my friend here in the UK.

Nija has spent over 20 years working in IT Strategy and Innovation, helping businesses grow and adapt to change. Alongside her corporate career, she also runs Vacation Vibes, a travel business where she helps people travel smarter, enjoy travel perks, and explore opportunities to earn through the travel industry.

Outside of work, Nija loves travelling, personal development, mentoring, and meeting new people. She’s always up for a good conversation over coffee, whether it’s about business, travel, entrepreneurship, technology, or simply sharing life experiences!

Her support for the club and belief in me has been unmatched and will always be close to my heart!

Nija on LinkedIn Nija on Instagram

Guest to be announced

Know someone with a journey worth sharing? Email Ria at riavaghela@londoncoffeeclub.co.uk