Season 1 Recap episode!
Today I go through the main lessons learned throughout season 1. I am fortunate to be able to interview 9 incredible entrepreneurs across different sectors from biomaterials, museums, footwear, sustainable fashion, agroforestry, packaging and more. Each have their own journey and story to tell but there are some underlying commonalities in each. Some key findings include:
Business: 'Sustainable' businesses create opportunities for impact outside of just positive environmental outcomes - simple innovations and rethinking our existing systems create ample business opportunities!
Personal Development: Self belief and courage underpin the journey one goes on when starting out for themselves and creating something new! Problems will inevitably come that challenge this self belief but one must stay committed while being flexible in their approach.
Sustainability: Addressing core environmental issues can only be solved by thinking in systems. When it comes to physical goods, rethinking waste, and material composition are great starting points but considering its end of life and place in the larger context is integral. Professional services and knowledge sharing will continue to be important as we educate our stakeholders on their own sustainability journey.
We discussed their business case, their personal journey, and of course the environmental components that drive their organizations. You can watch the recap episode here.
More to come as Growing Green Ventures is working on season 2 right now so stay tuned!
-Youssef