H\FC Office Tour: De Soi with CEO Scout Brisson

What’s it like to work at one of the fastest-growing non-alcoholic beverage brands in the country—founded by a pop icon and led by a purpose-driven CEO? In this episode of Home From College Office Tours, we take you inside De Soi, the mindful apéritif brand co-founded by Katy Perry and master distiller Morgan McLachlan. Based in Los Angeles and helmed by CEO Scout Brisson, De Soi is reimagining what social drinking looks like—with none of the alcohol and all of the experience. From product swaps in the snack drawer to a team that runs on connection (and Smash Bites), De Soi’s office vibe is equal parts intentional and inspiring. Let’s take a look inside!

What is De Soi?

Inspired by the French phrase "maîtrise de soi" (self-control), De Soi creates non-alcoholic apéritifs infused with adaptogens to help you feel as good as your drink tastes. Every product is designed to bring balance to moments of celebration—no hangover required.

Some of their standout flavors include:
🍊 Spritz Italiano – Their take on the Aperol Spritz, currently the #1 cocktail in the U.S.
🌶 Haute Margarita – A spicy Marg remix developed through deep consumer testing.

Each new flavor takes 6–9 months to perfect—from formulation to packaging—thanks to co-founder Morgan McLachlan’s alchemical approach to ingredient sourcing and taste.

With eyes set on bar menus, hotel lobbies, and more retail shelves, De Soi is building a movement—not just a product.

Inside the Office: Where Product, People & Pleasure Meet

De Soi’s HQ might be nestled in a WeWork in LA, but the energy is uniquely theirs: cozy, creative, and deeply collaborative.

🏢 WeWork in LA – A warm, shared space where every desk matters.
🪞 Selfie Mirror – Perfect for quick TikToks and BTS content.
🍿 Startup Snack Exchange – De Soi trades products with other brands (except the Goldfish—those are sacred).
👯 Open Seating – No cubicles, no silos. The whole team works side-by-side for max flow and feedback.

Meet Scout Brisson: The Visionary CEO Behind De Soi

Scout Brisson joined De Soi in late 2021—just in time to launch the brand in January 2022. A New Jersey native and MIT alum, she originally planned to go into medicine. But after burning out, she pivoted to consulting at McKinsey, launched her own better-for-you snack company during COVID, and found her stride in CPG leadership.

Her philosophy? Always be learning. Always be growing.

📚 Leadership Habits – She credits books like Unleashed and coaching for leveling up her management skills.
👩‍💼 Women in Consumer – Scout even launched a book club for female founders.
🤖 AI Curious – She always asks candidates how they’re using AI in daily workflows.

Her biggest advice?

💬 “Trust your gut. Especially as a woman in leadership, you usually know what the right answer is.”

Why This Office Tour Hits Different

This isn’t just a behind-the-scenes of a buzzy brand. It’s a look at what modern entrepreneurship—with intention—really looks like. De Soi is building something bigger than beverages. They're building culture, community, and category-defining products.

For students and early-career talent looking to:
✅ Be part of a mission-led team
✅ Learn from inclusive, curious leaders
✅ Work on products that challenge the status quo

👉 De Soi is proof you can scale with soul.

🎥 Watch the full Office Tour with Scout Brisson now on @homefromcollege socials!