Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

From Uber Driver to Nutrition Founder | James Oliver Built Atlas Protein Bars

March 13, 2026·45 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Atlas Bars founder James Oliver shares how he built a nutrition company from scratch after starting with a problem in his own diet. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, James explains how a search for clean, real food protein bars led him to create his own product from his kitchen before traveling abroad. What began as a personal solution eventually became Atlas Bars, a brand focused on real food ingredients, high protein, and low sugar nutrition. In this conversation we discuss: • Why most protein bars are overly processed • Building a food startup from scratch • The challenge of scaling a product made with real ingredients • Driving Uber to fund the first production run • Lessons from launching in a competitive industry For entrepreneurs, founders, and anyone building a product company, this episode highlights the persistence required to turn an idea into a real business. Hosted by Joseph Shalaby Coffeez for Closers Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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