Someone Like You

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Someone Like You

A mission to create the most sustainable seafood on earth. A company turning chopsticks into furniture. An app that tracks your carbon footprint. Join entrepreneur and marketing expert, Marco Pimentel, as he talks to founders and CEOs of sustainable startups about how we can lead the way for profitable, climate-conscious business. Whether you’re launching your own eco-friendly venture, or considering a climate-conscious career, you’ll be inspired to discover all the opportunities just waiting for someone like you.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Turning Trash into Treasure: How ChopValue's Felix Böck is Scaling Sustainability and Innovation

    This week, we’re re-airing one of our favourite episodes featuring Felix Böck, Founder & CEO of ChopValue, a certified B Corp based in Vancouver, Canada, that creates high-performance circular economy designs made entirely from recycled bamboo chopsticks. Hailing from South Germany, Felix came to Canada to complete a PhD at the University of British Columbia in Innovation on Composite Materials with bamboo as the main natural fibre resource. Since its founding, ChopValue has recycled and transformed over fifty million chopsticks, diverting them from landfills, and now operates microfactories globally with partners like Vancouver Airport and Cadillac Fairview. Excitingly, since this episode first aired, ChopValue announced a $15 million investment to launch its Microfactory Venture Platform, aiming to scale its unique microfactory model and further its impact worldwide. This milestone represents a significant step in the company's mission to combine sustainability with innovation, proving that waste can truly be turned into value. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

    42 min
  2. Breaking the Mold: How Decade’s Kristy O'Leary is Redefining Profit and Purpose

    12/04/2024

    Breaking the Mold: How Decade’s Kristy O'Leary is Redefining Profit and Purpose

    In this episode of Someone Like You, host Marco Pimentel sits down with Kristy O’Leary, the bold founder of Decade, a consultancy that’s turning traditional business models on their head. From growing up in a social enterprise to challenging the idea that profit and purpose can’t coexist, Kristy shares her bold vision for the future of business. Kristy doesn’t shy away from controversy. She calls out companies that fail to measure or communicate their impact and questions whether businesses that create more harm than good even deserve to exist. With a proven track record of helping over 100 companies achieve B Corp certification, she argues that innovation and imagination are key to solving the world’s toughest challenges and thriving in uncertain times. This conversation tackles the myths of greenwashing, the untapped power of impact audits, and the shocking reality that fewer than 10,000 of the world’s 336 million companies follow rigorous frameworks for doing good. Our guest shares why businesses that align profit with regeneration will own the future—and why those that cling to outdated models risk being left behind. Tune in for a provocative discussion about resilience, bold leadership, and redefining success in today’s economy. It’s a must-listen for anyone who believes businesses can—and should—leave the world better than they found it. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

    43 min
  3. Taking on Industry Giants: Anie Rouleau’s Fight for a Sustainable Future

    11/20/2024

    Taking on Industry Giants: Anie Rouleau’s Fight for a Sustainable Future

    In this episode of Someone Like You, Anie Rouleau, Founder and CEO of The Unscented Company, shares her inspiring journey of building a purpose-driven business reshaping the cleaning and personal care industry. From starting her company at 43 to challenging entrenched norms, Anie opens up about the struggles and triumphs of creating a brand that prioritizes sustainability, innovation, and social impact. Anie discusses the uphill battle of competing with industry giants that prioritize artificial fragrances over environmental responsibility. She doesn’t hold back in exposing the barriers faced by B Corp-certified businesses, especially when banks hesitate to support purpose-driven ventures. She also reveals her bold vision for the future: eliminating plastic and liquid packaging as water conservation becomes the next frontier in sustainability. Please tune in to hear how Anie disrupts the market, stays true to her values, and proves that a small, mission-focused business can thrive in a behemoth-dominated space. It’s a conversation about resilience, innovation, and the power of authenticity. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

    41 min
  4. Building sustainable food systems - with Corwin Hiebert, VP of Strategic Partnerships for the Ethical Food Group

    11/06/2024

    Building sustainable food systems - with Corwin Hiebert, VP of Strategic Partnerships for the Ethical Food Group

    Food sustainability is a critical issue in our society, so is there a way to sustainably build businesses that combat this issue? Corwin Hibert, best-selling author, co-founder of multiple businesses, and host of the podcast Aisle 42 explores the principle of sustainability in the food sector on a daily basis. As VP of Strategic Partnerships for the Ethical Food Group in Vancouver, Hiebert helps brands establish themselves as changemakers in the food sector. In this conversation, we explore the nuance of how sustainability can be a complex problem with simple solutions, how he built his dream life, and his hopes for the future of the sustainable food industry. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

    42 min
  5. Innovating Waste Management Through Technology - with Marco Prayer, CTO and Co-Founder of RecycleSmart

    10/23/2024

    Innovating Waste Management Through Technology - with Marco Prayer, CTO and Co-Founder of RecycleSmart

    Every year, millions of tons of waste threaten our environment, but Marco Prayer, CTO and Co-Founder of RecycleSmart is leading a transformative journey. With over 15 years of software development experience, Marco infuses his leadership with a passion for sustainability. RecycleSmart has redefined recycling nationwide, using cutting-edge technology under Marco's guidance to streamline waste management and propel Australia toward a circular economy.  Marco shares his insights on waste management challenges, technological advancements driving RecycleSmart's mission, and his vision for a greener, more sustainable future. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

    38 min
  6. Fueling the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs - with Cordell Jacks, CEO and Co-Founder, Regenerative Capital Group

    10/09/2024

    Fueling the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs - with Cordell Jacks, CEO and Co-Founder, Regenerative Capital Group

    Cordell Jacks is a visionary leader with a career that spans founding and directing social enterprises focused on public health, cleantech, circular economies, and social purpose companies. For his impactful work, Cordell has been recognized with global industry awards, fellowships, and grants.    Today, he serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Regenerative Capital Group, a fund that trains and invests in entrepreneurial leaders to acquire and grow Canadian small businesses, emphasizing social purpose and regenerative business practices. Before this, Cordell held leadership roles that involved developing scalable market solutions for pressing global challenges. In this episode, we explore Cordell’s journey, his approach to integrating profit with purpose, and how he’s preparing the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs. This is an inspiring conversation on leadership, business transformation, and making a meaningful difference!  Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

    36 min
  7. Making responsible choices for the planet on a daily basis - with Sanchali Pal, Founder, Commons

    09/25/2024

    Making responsible choices for the planet on a daily basis - with Sanchali Pal, Founder, Commons

    Did you know that the average person's daily spending habits can significantly impact the environment? Meet Sanchali Pal, the visionary founder of Commons, an app that empowers users to make eco-conscious choices in their everyday lives. Drawing from her experiences as a former consultant working directly with those affected by the climate crisis, Sanchali recognized the urgent need for a solution that bridges the gap between personal choices and collective environmental impact. Through Commons, users access a powerful tool that converts their everyday spending into a tangible measure of their carbon footprint. With a proprietary algorithm named "The Carbonizer," the app provides insights into the environmental impact of every purchase, empowering individuals to make informed decisions that align with their values. Join us as Sanchali delves into the genesis of Commons, her experience as a solo founder, and the transformative power of aligning financial decisions with environmental values. Get ready to be inspired to make a positive impact, one spending choice at a time. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

    37 min
  8. Architecture for our future - with Michael Green, architect

    09/11/2024

    Architecture for our future - with Michael Green, architect

    Join us for an enlightening conversation with Michael Green, a visionary architect at the forefront of mass timber construction. His innovative books, "The Case for Tall Wood Buildings" and "Tall Wood Buildings: Design, Construction, and Performance," have reshaped urban architecture, promoting sustainable materials like cross-laminated timber and glulam beams. As founder of Michael Green Architecture, Michael leads a team recognized globally for their innovative designs that prioritize environmental responsibility. Michael's impact is profound from the iconic T3 building in Minneapolis, designed to retain carbon, to advocating for policy change in mass timber construction. Discover how Michael's firm integrates social and environmental values into every project, and learn about his pioneering initiatives like Design Build Research and Timber Online Education. From educational outreach to award-winning architecture, Michael Green is paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future in urban development. Follow us on Instagram: @someonelikeyoupodcast

    34 min
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A mission to create the most sustainable seafood on earth. A company turning chopsticks into furniture. An app that tracks your carbon footprint. Join entrepreneur and marketing expert, Marco Pimentel, as he talks to founders and CEOs of sustainable startups about how we can lead the way for profitable, climate-conscious business. Whether you’re launching your own eco-friendly venture, or considering a climate-conscious career, you’ll be inspired to discover all the opportunities just waiting for someone like you.

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