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Podcast Entrepreurial Journeys

Hear the stories of 8 entrepreneurs aiming to build a better world

In the podcast series Entrepreneurial Journeys, eight entrepreneurs share their dreams and efforts to help make the world a better place, today and in the future.

Find out how these entrepreneurs help making our cities greener. Reducing plastic waste. Changing the world of fashion. Fast tracking sustainable agriculture. Or harnessing untapped resources to reduce carbon emissions.

All great ambitions, but not without challenges. Besides knowledge and finance, it takes guts, creativity and an unwavering faith to fight for what you believe in. The entrepreneurs also share the honest personal stories behind their success.

Tune into the Entrepreneurial Journeys via Spotify or Apple, and get inspired! Following is an overview of the episodes:

Episode 1: African Clean Energy

Judith Jones Walker
Judith Joan Walker,
African Clean Energy               

In this episode the bigger picture of the Energy Transition is briefly laid out by Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Climate Envoy of the Netherlands. What is the Renewable Energy transition all about?
Then listen to an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs breaking the system of fossil fuels: Judith Joan Walker from African Clean Energy. A family-run business focussed on changing the world of clean energy by bringing connectivity to the most remote areas in Africa and Asia.

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Episode 2: The Seaweed Company

Joost Wouters
Joost Wouters,
The Seaweed Company          

In this episode the importance of natural climate solutions is briefly laid out by Paul Dobbins, Director of Impact Investment at the World Wildlife Fund in Washington DC. How can Seaweed change the world?
Then listen to an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs harnessing the potential of Seaweed: Joost Wouters from the Seaweed Company. True pioneers that are not only building a company, but an entire industry. 


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Episode 3: Greenhill Recycling

Mariam Lawani
Mariam Lawani,
Greenhill Recycling               

In this episode the bigger picture of the circular economy is laid out by Maayke-Aimee Damen, director circular economy of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
Then listen to an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs contributing to the circular economy: Mariam Lawani. A social enterprise tackling the plastic pollution problem in Africa.

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Episode 4: Searious Business

Willemijn Peeters
Willemijn Peters,
Searious Business             

In this episode the bigger picture of the circular economy is laid out by Michel Scholte, founder of True Price and Impact Institute and Minister of the New Economy.
Then listen to an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs contributing to the circular economy: Willemijn Peeters from Searious Business. A company focussed on mind shifting solutions to circular plastic use.

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Episode 5: Moyee Coffee

Guido van Staveren
Guido van Staveren,
Moyee Coffee                       

In this episode the bigger picture of greener and fairer supply chains is laid out by Willemijn Verloop, founder of Rubio Impact Ventures.
Then listen to an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs starting the first fair chain in the world of coffee: Guido van Staveren from Moyee Coffee.

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Episode 6: Mud Jeans

Bert van Son
Bert van Son,
Mud Jeans                               

In this episode the bigger picture of the fast fashion industry is laid out by Naz Kawan, social entrepreneur and sustainable fashion expert.
Then listen to an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs changing the world of fashion: Bert van Son, founder of Mud-Jeans, the first circular jeans brand in the world.

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Episode 7: Re-Nature

Felipe Villela
Felipe Villela,     
Re-Nature                              

In this episode the bigger picture of our agriculture transition is briefly laid out by Stientje van Veldhoven, former minister and Vice President of the World Resources Institute. Why is our current way of farming no longer sustainable?
Then listen to an in-depth conversation with one of the top entrepreneurs at the forefront of this farming transition: Felipe Villela from Re-Nature. An innovative company supporting farmers and corporates in scaling regenerative agriculture.

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Episode 8: Makers of Sustainable Spaces

Tessa Duste
Tessa Duste,
Makers of             
Sustainable Spaces           

In this episode the bigger picture of regreening cities is briefly laid out by Stientje van Veldhoven, former minister and Vice President of the World Resources Institute. How do we create the cities of the future?
Then listen to an in-depth conversation with one of the entrepreneurs contributing to this green transition: Tessa Duste from Makers Of Sustainable Spaces, M.O.S.S. A green architectural firm pioneering with bringing back nature in our built environment.

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This Podcast series is powered by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. For more information on how to propel your business forwards, please visit the Netherlands Enterprise Agency.  

Tune into the Entrepreneurial Journeys via Spotify or Apple, and get inspired!

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