🌟 Dive into the inspiring journey of Ben, CEO of KiwiFibre! 🌟
Join hosts Mark Pavlyukovskyy and Hendrik Remigereau—leveraging their expertise from building successful companies in Silicon Valley and Europe—as they explore the stories of entrepreneurs redefining industries in Australasia. In this episode of TechMates, they uncover Ben’s inspiring journey from hands-on engineering roots to leading KiwiFibre, a company transforming sustainable materials science.
Ben shares his vision for a world where natural resources drive innovation and sustainability, with KiwiFibre at the forefront of replacing carbon fiber in products ranging from snowboards to race cars.
In this episode, Ben reveals:
✅ How his upbringing and family history influenced his entrepreneurial mindset.
✅ The challenges of creating a revolutionary material from Harakeke, a native New Zealand plant.
✅ The journey of turning a university project into a global startup.
We also dive into KiwiFibre’s pioneering efforts to solve technical and environmental challenges while celebrating New Zealand’s unique natural and cultural heritage.
💡 Tune in for a conversation about innovation, resilience, and shaping the future of sustainable technology!
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🔗 Learn more about Ben and KiwiFibre:
Website: https://www.kiwifibre.com
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