Sustainable Founders

Raakhee Tailor

The SUSTAINABLE FOUNDERS podcast is hosted by Raakhee Tailor. It features honest conversations with exciting sustainable entrepreneurs. Series 3 features Gaby Jesson, sharing an analysis of their stories with expert guests in The Debrief segment of the show 'Sustainability is not binary. I want listeners to be inspired and informed so they can navigate themselves between brands founded in an ethical strategy instead of one off green stunts, as we shift to sustainability and transparency’. Raakhee More information: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast/about/

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    S3 E3 Sustainable Ventures - Andrew Wordsworth

    Andrew Wordsworth is the co-founder of Sustainable Ventures, Europe's leading growth partner for climate tech. Andrew talks to Raakhee about starting his first company when he was in sixth form, and the high survival rate for start ups that belong to a Hub vs doing it alone. They discuss why you can’t be a sustainability purist, why profit and sustainability must go hand in hand, as climate tech allows us to extend the runaway whilst we move to climate repair. At a time where some (world) leaders are climate deniers, good design and competitive costs are paramount. THE DEBRIEFGaby Jesson takes a deep dive into some of the themes arising in this episode, from finding the right innovation hub to raising capital. The panel of guests for this episode are: Rebecca Oatley: Co-founder at Wilful, a PR and communications agency, speaking about the lonely job of being a founder, importance of community and aligned goals Paul Finch: Co-founder of Growth Studio, a start up accelerator and innovation consultancy, speaking about grants, funding, tax incentives and the role your network and corporations play https://www.sustainableventures.co.uk/ https://thewilful.com/ https://www.growthstudio.com/ https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

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    S3 E2 Wellicious - Heike Petersen Cunza

    Heike Petersen Cunza is the founder of Wellicious, a circular yoga wear brand, with Cradle to Cradle, Gold certification. Heike talks to Raakhee about the depth of their sustainability certification, her priorities of motherhood, and how yoga principals of peace and love contradict the plastic yoga clothing industry (think polyester, nylon fabrics), that harm the wearer and the environment. Heike doesn’t want to be known as a sustainable brand, but as an affordable, modern, yoga wear brand for everyone. Gaby Jesson takes a deep dive into some of the themes arising in this episode, including the business value and backlashes of certification. The panel of guests for this episode are: Ana Santi: Journalist at Vogue Business, the BBC, author and former deputy editor at Drapers, speaking about the scrutiny of good certification, and the high cost of sportswear fabric innovation Nick Reed: Founder of menswear clothing brand Neem London, speaking about unifying internal values via certifications, managing supply chains, recycled clothing and how to engage shoppers by building a community https://www.wellicious.com/ https://www.ana-santi.com/about-ana-santi https://neemlondon.com/ https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.ukThe information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

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    S3 E1 Oddbox - Deepak Ravindran

    Deepak Ravindran is the Co-Founder of Oddbox, a £30m wonky surplus food subscription service, fighting food waste with imperfect looking fruit & veg. Deepak talks to Raakhee about the changing attitudes towards food aesthetics, with 20-40% of food not leaving UK farms due to their imperfect looks, and the role of supermarket cosmetic standards. Deepak speaks of his mental wellness and resilience when raising investment and the investor who told him only fools and family will invest! THE DEBRIEF Gaby Jesson takes a deep dive into some of the themes arising in this episode, including food waste, investment pitches and mental health. The panel of guests for this episode are: Claire Osbourne: Impact coach for sustainable specialists, speaking about coaching to go from good to great, our shadow self and the lies we tell ourselves Emily Warburton-Adams: Co-founder of Pow Food, nutrition led catering, speaking about food delivery, the importance of support networks and co-founding/working with her mother www.deepak-ravindran.com https://www.oddbox.co.uk/ British Asian Entrepreneurs https://www.thebaehq.com/ https://powfood.co.uk/ https://www.claireosborne.co.uk/ https://wildsaint.co.uk/pages/sustainable-founders-podcast Should you wish to participate on future episodes or discuss any part of this podcast please email us at halo@wildsaint.co.uk The information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment only and is not intended as professional advice. We encourage listeners to do their own research and consult with a professional before making any decisions related to sustainable fashion or any other topic discussed on this podcast. Additionally, the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host(s) and guest(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or company mentioned

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The SUSTAINABLE FOUNDERS podcast is hosted by Raakhee Tailor. It features honest conversations with exciting sustainable entrepreneurs. Series 3 features Gaby Jesson, sharing an analysis of their stories with expert guests in The Debrief segment of the show 'Sustainability is not binary. I want listeners to be inspired and informed so they can navigate themselves between brands founded in an ethical strategy instead of one off green stunts, as we shift to sustainability and transparency’. Raakhee More information: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-founders-podcast/about/