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Epic(Here's the story:)CityTapsIn this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to Grégoire Landel discuss CityTaps, a company whose vision is to help bring running water to every urban home, to boost the health, dignity and productivity of the urban poor in developing countries.In this episode, we discussed:01:02 - The water crisis06:15 - CityTaps' mission13:10 - Pay-as-you-go system19:46 - Starting CityTaps27:57 - The biggest challenge 35:18 - The road aheadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/CityTaps' website- https://www.citytaps.org/Music...2021-07-1542 min
Epic(Here's the story:)RefillableIn this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to Purav Desai talk about Refillable, a company that is changing the face of packaging and consumption with products that are durable, BPA and BPS free, and are professionally cleaned and sanitized in a commercial washing center.In this episode we discuss:01:10 - What Refillable offers01:43 - Convenience and accessibility05:15 - The issue of plastic waste06:37 - Setting up the company08:26 - Challenges in the journey09:56 - Spreading Awareness10:59 - The road aheadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com...2021-06-0912 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Respose IndiaIn this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to DB Prabhu talk about Respose India, which is working to facilitate responsible disposal of anything. Their recycling arm provides indigenous plant and machinery and consulting services for recycling electronic waste in India. In this episode, we discussed:01:32 - How it all started04:44 - The e-waste problem09:14 - How's Respose solving it11:29 - Challenges on the journey14:39 - Mentoring enviro-preneurs16:39 - The road aheadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Respose India's website...2021-06-0320 min
Epic(Here's the story:)KaboIn this episode of Social Epics, listen Vino talk about Kabo, the best online canine nutrition experts to formulate healthy and tasty recipes even the pickiest eaters will approve, connecting pet parents with licensed veterinarians from the safety of their homes.In this episode, we discussed:00:40 - Kabo's mission01:07 - What shaped the company06:01 - How Kabo works10:48 - A personalized experience14:30 - Local manufacturing17:56 - Starting the company21:28 - Future of KaboFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Kabo’...2021-04-1624 min
Epic(Here's the story:)TMPL SportswearIn this episode of Social Epics, listen to Basil Farano talk about TMPL, a sportswear company with the mission to create clean performance sportswear that is better for the planet, the body, and the human race.In this episode:00:42 - Problems with sportswear04:59 - What makes TMPL different07:18 - Finding manufacturers09:58 - Starting TMPL11:44 - Creating a sustainable brand13:34 - Future of TMPLFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Music: https://www.bensound.com Get on...2021-03-2416 min
Epic(Here's the story:)A Friendlier CompanyIn this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to Kayli and Jacquie talk about A Friendlier Company, which is on a mission to simplify reuse and to make a reuse system that is so easy, it is the default for all packaging.In this episode we discussed:00:38 - How it works02:17 - Why the food industry02:59 - Starting the company05:02 - Challenges to the company07:07 - What lies aheadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Music: https://www.bensound...2021-03-2208 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Play CityIn this episode of Social Epics, listen to Hafiz Mitha talk about Play City, a free app that connects you with others who are interested in the same activities. This platform aims to bring people from all backgrounds together by removing barriers, creating real, diverse and healthy relationships based on shared interests.In this episode we discussed:00:38 - What Play City offers02:03 - Partnering with organisations03:18 - Starting Play City08:07 - Building a digital community10:43 - Entrepreneurs anonymous14:16 - Future of Play CityFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us...2021-03-1718 min
Epic(Here's the story:)M.Y.O. Cosmetic CasesIn this episode of Sustainable Epics, listen to Suzanne B Carter talk about M.Y.O., a cosmetic cases company that encourages a fresh and more mindful approach to makeup.We discussed the following in this episode:00:49 - The idea behind M.Y.O.03:16 - Pledge of sustainability07:43 - Building the company13:25 - The B-Corp rulebook15:40 - Future of M.Y.O.Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/Music: https://www.bensound.com Get on the...2021-03-0118 min
Epic(Here's the story:)UnwrapitIn this episode of Epic, listen to Linsay Moran talk about Unwrapit, an enterprise-ready gifting platform to help companies and event organizers create extraordinary gift experiences, virtually, without wasting resources on ineffective swag or other promotional goods. 00:41 - Understanding Unwrapit04:43 - A tailored experience08:00 - Coming together as a company12:40 - Launching Unwrapit16:30 - What the future holdsFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepicFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/letsmakeitepicEpic's Website: https://www.theepic.ca/...2021-02-1720 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Made With LocalIn this episode of Epic, listen to Sheena Russell talk about Made With Local, a snack food company that has partnered with social enterprises for manufacturing their goods. These social enterprises employ people who have barriers to the mainstream workforce. Made with Local also procures most of its raw materials from Canadian farmers in an effort to build a sustainable and ethical supply chain. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepic Website: https://www.theepic.ca/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Get on the email list at epicstories.substack.com2021-02-0917 min
Epic(Here's the story:)EquifruitIn this episode of Epic, listen to Jennie Coleman talk about Equifruit, the Canadian market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas. Equifruit works with cooperatives in Peru, Ecuador and Mexico and helps guarantee a fair price and decent working conditions for their banana farmers. As an importer, Equifruit pays the Fairtrade minimum price as well as an additional premium for the producer to invest in business or community projects. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepic Website: https://www.theepic.ca/ Music: https://www.bensound.comSHOW LESS Get on the email...2021-02-0922 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Goldilocks WrapsIn this episode of Epic, listen to Amy Hall talk about Goldilocks Wraps, a natural and eco-friendly alternative to plastic wraps. Not only are these wraps compostable, but they also keep food fresh for a longer duration and helps in reducing food waste. The team at Goldilocks is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic and replace it with something convenient and beautiful. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepic Website: https://www.theepic.ca/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Get on the email list at epicstories.substack.com2021-02-0917 min
Epic(Here's the story:)eco+amourIn this episode of Epic, listen to Sarah Marcus talk about eco+amour, a full-service refillery that provides personal and home care refilling solutions for its customers. Refilling is more impactful than recycling as it does not leave the carbon footprint that comes from recycling something. Sarah and her team at eco+amour are on their way to change the throwaway culture of home and personal care products. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepic Website: https://www.theepic.ca/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Get on the email list at epicstories...2021-02-0912 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Partake BrewingIn this episode of Epic, listen to Ted Fleming talk about Partake Brewing, the leading craft non-alcoholic beer brand in North America. As a non-alcoholic craft beer brand, Partake focuses on flavor, health, socializing and inclusivity for people who choose not to drink alcohol due to any reason. Ted and his team are on a mission to transform the non-alcoholic beer category.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepic Website: https://www.theepic.ca/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Get on the email list at epicstories.substack.com2021-02-0915 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Salient EnergyIn this episode of Epic, listen to Ryan Brown talk about Salient Energy, which is developing novel zinc-ion batteries as an alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries. For transitioning to clean electricity and electric vehicles, the world needs more batteries to store the energy and Salient Energy's Zinc-ion battery is cheaper, safer and longer-lasting as compared to the conventional Lithium-ion ones. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepic Website: https://www.theepic.ca/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Get on the email list at epicstories.substack.com2021-02-0913 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Betterfrost TechnologiesIn this episode of Epic, listen to Kazi Ahmed talk about Betterfrost Technologies, which is commercializing a novel deicing technology that increases the mileage of the electric vehicles and reduces the energy bills while making it easier for customers to remove snow and frost from their windscreens in winters. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepic Website: https://www.theepic.ca/ Music: https://www.bensound.com Get on the email list at epicstories.substack.com2021-02-0914 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Dalcini StainlessIn this episode of Epic, listen to Nita Tandon talk about Dalcini Stainless, which provides safe, simple and sustainable food storage solutions. Apart from saving tons of plastic waste from ending up in landfills and oceans, Nita is also preventing consumers from consuming chemicals that leach out from the plastic to the food and cause health problems. We discussed the following in this episode- Waste generation by elementary school kids- 0:39 How is Dalcini solving this problem?- 3:15 Helping consumers reduce their chemical consumption- 6:30 Raising awareness amongst consumers- 9:32 The...2021-02-0921 min
Epic(Here's the story:)CleanO2In this episode of Epic, listen to Jaeson, Kathi and Scott talk about CleanO2, which is helping reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions in the heating industry. CleanO2 is capturing the greenhouse gases emitted from the heating industry and is turning them into valuable, high margin, consumer and industrial products. We discussed the following in this episode- What problem is CleanO2 solving?- 00:39 Manufacturing Soaps and Detergents- 2:39 How did it all start?- 6:03 The Challenges in the Journey- 10:10 Support from the Community- 12:39 Managing a Cleantech Business- 14:16 ...2021-02-0921 min
Epic(Here's the story:)eLengoIn this episode of Epic, listen to Chris Jannsen talk about eLengo. Lengo in Swahili means goal and that speaks a lot about what the team is doing at eLengo. It empowers agripreneurs in East Africa to reach their full potential. It is building a digital community that will have quality discussion forums, practical education and marketplaces catered for high potential businesses in the agriculture and livestock sectors across East Africa. We discussed the following in this episode- How it all started?- 01:06 Starting Textbooks for Change- 2:22 What is eLengo?- 3:23 2021-02-0924 min
Epic(Here's the story:)SwitchGroceryIn this episode of Epic, listen to Neha Charnalia talk about SwitchGrocery, a marketplace for low-carb, grain-free, tasty products. Catered to diabetics and keto & paleo lifestylers in Canada, it also provides a platform to small and medium-sized vendors who struggle to keep with the demands of big retailers and find it hard to put their products on the shelves of supermarkets. We discussed the following in this episode- How did it all start?- 0:38 Finding the right vendors for the marketplace- 5:29 Building a community(or a family)- 8:59 Making the...2021-02-0928 min
Epic(Here's the story:)VitalTracerIn this episode of Epic, listen to Azadeh talk about VitalTracer, which is on a mission to provide a platform where their technology reduces the risks of cardiovascular diseases through constant monitoring and continuous tracking of all vital signs. We discussed the following in this episode- What are you building at VitalTracer?- 0:43 How is it different from other wearables?- 3:31 What has been your personal journey?- 6:40 The advice for entrepreneurs- 8:40 What lies ahead for VitalTracer?- 11:57 Follow us on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com...2021-02-0915 min
Epic(Here's the story:)nud SnacksIn this episode of Epic, listen to Julia Kirouac talk about nud Snacks, a company that is committed to improve the way people eat and feel by bringing truly simple, nourishing, and real ingredients back to snacks.We discussed the following in this episode:00:41 - What makes nud Snacks different02:22 - Starting the business03:53 - The changing industry05:26 - Challenges to the business07:57 - Circular grocer10:36 - Future of nud SnacksFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theepic Follow...2021-02-0913 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Good Trade Co.In this episode of Epic, Co-Founder Brandon Waardenburg talks about Good Trade Coffee Company, a socially-enterprising coffee company. Along with running a profitable coffee business in Canada. Good Trade Co. helps farmers, producers, their families and the communities in Colombia in three sectors- education, sustainable agriculture and economic growth. We discussed the following in this episode- Selling coffee with a social impact- 0:27 How did it all start?- 2:25 Building an ethical and inclusive supply chain- 7:09 Challenges in the journey- 14:31 What lies ahead for Good Trade Co.? - 18:20 Follow...2021-02-0522 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Local LaundryIn this episode of Epic, Co-Founder Connor Curran talks about Local Laundry, which is in the business of building community through purpose-driven Canadian made clothing. Local laundry wants to be Canada’s best company at building community through our five guiding pillars: representing where you come from; sharing stories from the community; collaborating with others who also want to have a positive impact; giving back through local charities, and; producing Canada made clothing. We discussed the following in this episode- 0:28- Moving away from fast fashion 2:49- The Mission- Become Canada's best...2021-02-0512 min
Epic(Here's the story:)Mid-Day SquaresIn this episode of Epic, Jake Karls talks about Mid-Day Squares, the company that has developed the first functional chocolate bar, solving health-conscious chocolate lovers' dilemma. Get on the email list at epicstories.substack.com2021-02-0215 min
Epic(Here's the story:)truLOCALIn this episode of Epic, listen to Co-Founder Marc Lafleur talk about truLOCAL, a tech-enabled startup and online marketplace that connects health-conscious consumers to local suppliers, giving them a more convenient way to access clean, locally sourced meat products. Get on the email list at epicstories.substack.com2021-01-3113 min
Good For ConstructionLearning the Business of Architecture with Naman AhujaThe business of architecture is a tricky one! Join us, this Friday as we talk to architect Naman Ahuja, the youngest entrepreneur amongst his peers, about learning from failures, growing a business and creating an architectural empire!
Instagram: @contrive_exquisite
Connect with Naman: 01126025859
Web: www.cearchitects.co.in/
2019-05-3153 min