E07: A burning idea fuelled by coffee waste

02/16/22 • 18 min

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Today we’ll be learning from Marko Klacar, the Founder of Capriole, an idea he developed during quarantine after having tested positive for Covid 19. Capriole is a Luxembourg based startup, transforming coffee waste into non-toxic briquettes. A solution that can be easily scaled through a network of roasters using Capriole’s licensing program. We talked about his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of getting your hards dirty and the meaning behind the name Capriole.

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E06: How Indosole makes sole's with soul

Today we’re learning from Kai Paul, Head of Manufacturing and Sustainability at Indosole based in Bali. Indosole is a B Corp certified vegan footwear company that uses 100% recycled tires for it’s soles. An idea that came about after Indosole’s Founder, Kyle Parsons, purchased a pair of hand-crafted sandals made from motorbike tires during his first trip to the Indonesian island. They’ve since scaled up and streamlined the process, collecting tire waste, pulverising it into a powder, and pressing it into new soles with soul, as they like to say. He talks about their company journey, the challenges of using recycled material, and what’s next for Indosole.
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