Four ExMuleys walk into a cafe. One of them left, missed it, and came back. This is that story.
Bark & Bean was founded by four friends who met while working at MuleSoft — the "ExMuleys" — and one "Re-born Muley" who left the herd, realized the grass wasn't greener, and came trotting back. Somewhere between integration platforms and API calls, we all agreed on one thing: San Francisco needed a place where dogs could be as much a part of the workday (and the weekend) as coffee is. So we traded Anypoint Studio for a espresso machine and a grooming tub, and Bark & Bean was born.
Head of Belly Rubs · ex-Solutions Engineering
Spent years explaining APIs to enterprise clients. Now explains to customers why their dog is not, in fact, allowed behind the espresso bar.
Chief Fetch Officer · ex-Product Management
Wrote roadmaps for integration products. Now writes roadmaps for which corner of the patio gets the best afternoon sun for naps.
VP of Vibes & Grooming Ops · ex-Customer Success
Used to manage customer escalations. Now manages the "who's next for a bath" queue, which is somehow calmer.
Director of Snacks & Supply Chain · ex-Sales Engineering
Used to demo integrations on stage. Now demos, with great enthusiasm, why the salmon treats are the good ones.
The Re-born Muley · Head Barista & Boutique Buyer
Left MuleSoft for a startup, missed the herd, came back — then left again for Bark & Bean. Picks out every bandana in the boutique personally.