Nurturing Growth with Hexagro: The Future of Vertical Gardening with Clovy Art of the Kickstart

In this episode we engage in a fascinating conversation with Alessandro Grampa, the co-founder and head of business development at Hexagro. Hexagro, an innovative company based in Milan, is dedicated to revolutionizing the world of vertical farming and sustainable food production. Grampa delves into the backstory of Hexagro, sharing how their journey started and their mission to make healthy, sustainable food accessible to all. He discusses their latest product, Clovy, a smart IoT vertical garden, and how it represents the culmination of their extensive experience. Grampa shares valuable insights about entrepreneurship, resiliency, and the role of purpose in business success. The conversation touches on how Hexagro is combining hardware and software to educate and empower individuals, from novices to gardening enthusiasts, to grow their own fresh produce. The podcast highlights Hexagro's Kickstarter campaign for Clovy, inviting listeners to be part of a movement to transform food production and access.

 





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In this episode, Alessandro Grampa of Hexagro shares the origins of their innovative product, Clovy, explaining how their vision to decentralize food production stems from a deep-seated concern about the sustainability of current farming practices, with a particular focus on improving the well-being of both consumers and farmers.





He dives into the technology and design behind Clovy, emphasizing its Italian craftsmanship, sleek IoT capabilities, and how the modular system encourages people to grow their own fresh food, even with limited space.





The conversation showcases how Hexagro's combination of forward-thinking technology and a commitment to healthier, more sustainable food production is at the heart of their mission.





















Links



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/809129145/clovy-learn-to-grow-food-with-this-smart-vertical-garden?ref=user_menu

https://hexagro.io/





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Roy Morejon:





Welcome entrepreneurs and startups to Art of the Kickstart, the show that every entrepreneur needs to listen to before you launch. I’m your host, Roy Morejon, president and founder of Enventys Partners, the world’s only turnkey product launch company. From product development and engineering to omnichannel marketing, we’ve helped our clients launch thousands of inventions and earn more than $1 billion in sales over the past 20 years. Each week, I interview a startup success story, an inspirational entrepreneur, or a business expert in order to help you take your launch to the next level.