David Lu
David Lu is a co-founder and the CEO of Clarity Movement Co, an environmental tech startup focused on changing how we understand the environment by deploying dense networks for real-time…
eco
The planet could use some help. The founders in this section agree. They’re building companies focused on sustainability, clean energy, environmental technology, and the idea that business can grow without everything else shrinking.
These interviews cover the full eco-friendly business landscape. Renewable energy. Sustainable consumer products. Waste reduction. Clean tech. Carbon offset platforms. The companies trying to solve environmental problems while also being financially viable. Because the best green business is one that stays in business.
What makes these founders interesting is the pragmatism. They’re idealistic enough to tackle enormous problems and realistic enough to know that good intentions don’t pay the bills. The conversations here balance mission with business model in a way that’s refreshing.
You’ll find insights on sustainable supply chains, green certifications, consumer behavior around eco-friendly products, and the challenge of competing on price when doing things the right way costs more. Also the fundraising landscape for green companies, which has its own dynamics. If you care about building businesses that leave the world a little better, these are your people.
Riggs Eckelberry
Riggs Eckelberry is the founder and CEO of OriginClear Inc. (OTC Pink: OCLN) and a pioneer in the battle against our global water crisis. The idea for OriginClear, a Florida-based…
Sean Cassar
After forging a successful career in the consumer goods industry with Unilever and then Heineken, Sean Cassar, a born entrepreneur, and his wife set out to create a brand of…
Marina Tran-Vu
Marina is the Founder & CEO of EQUO, a sustainable brand providing 100% plastic-free and compostable solutions for single-use plastics, starting with drinking straws and utensils. Prior to starting her…
Mark Zhang
Mark Zhang is the CEO & founder of Manta Sleep mask, the only mask designed, constructed, and optimized for deepest-possible sleep in any environment. Manta Sleep masks provide 100% blackout…
Matthew Baron
Matthew Baron is the President and CEO of Wholesale Nuts And Dried Fruit. An online business selling nuts, dried fruit, and seeds. Trained as a Specialist in SEO and eCommerce…
Jenny Goldfarb
Jenny Goldfarb, aka Mrs. Goldfarb, is the founder of Unreal Deli. She grew up on the Standard American Diet (SAD), and in her early 30s, learned about the plight of…
Maddie Booth
Maddie Booth is a 22 year old entrepreneur. She is the founder and director of Scrubbee, a new sustainable skin care business that focuses on repurposing by-products for it’s ingredients…
Tara Haddad
Tara Haddad is the CEO of Modern Meat. She started Modern Meat and has been building the company from the ground up. Modern Meat focuses on creating plant-based meat alternatives…
Gaia Giladi
Gaia Giladi is the co-founder and chief creative of HILOS, a Portland-based start-up focused on making zero waste, additive footwear. When she’s not designing shoes, Gaia loves to go on…
Fedia Kourbatov
Fedia Kourbatov was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He went to Lincoln Park HS in the city. Growing up Fedia spent most of his free time playing sports and…
Daniel Liddle
Dan is a true Silicon Valley veteran, with more than thirty years of experience navigating high-growth, rapidly evolving markets with some of the key technology leaders in the IT space….