Best Fairphone Podcasts (2024)

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37: Anna Alex's Quest for Purpose-Driven Business Models - Dive into the Anna's story and her new venture Nala.Earth 47:15

2h ago47:15

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Today, we're thrilled to have Anna Alex, a serial entrepreneur and visionary, as our guest. Anna has co-founded and scaled several successful companies, including Outfittery, Planetly, and now Nala Earth. Her journey is a testament to her passion for innovation and her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on our planet. As Anna herself…

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#43 FrOSCon 2024 Special 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

As a first, we recorded with a live audience! Featuring @Adrianyyy, @ollieparanoid, @1peter10, @devrtz, @calebccff,@Fellintr, @agx, @kuleszdl, @z3ntu, @erebion (in order of appearance). Social event hacking & soldering: Adrian: "@cas and @elly hacking on the …" - chaos.social Adrian: "Xiaomi Mi Smart Clock (x04g) b…" - chaos.social Luca Weiss: "👀 […

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36: Cracking Methane Emissions: A Seaweed Solution for Cattle 55:15

2M ago55:15

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Today's episode promises to be a fascinating deep dive into the science of sustainability and the future of livestock. Joining us today is Steve Meller, co-founder of CH4 Global, a company focused on reducing methane emissions from livestock—specifically, the burps and farts of cows. Yes, you heard that right! We’ll be discussing how a unique type …

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#42 INTERVIEW: verdre (of GNOME Shell on Mobile Fame) 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

Jonas tells us some crazy stories about how together with Tobias he startedGNOME Shell on Mobile, how he found quite the important vulnerability inApple's AirPods, running Aliendalvik from Sailfish OS and more! Featuring @craftyguy, @verdre and @ollieparanoid (in order of appearance). GNOME Shell on Mobile: Matrix room gnome-shell-mobile.git Blog p…

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35: Refurbed - how a refurbishing marketplace is resilient against current market economics. Interview with Refurbed Co-founder Kilian Kaminski. 49:01

3M ago49:01

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🎙️ Today in SustainNow our guest is Kilian Kaminski: co-founder of Refurbed, one of the fastest growing marketplaces for refurbished products in the DACH region. In this episode, Kilian shares the inspiring story of Refurbed, from its inception in 2017 with his two co-founders Jürgen Riedl, and Peter Windischhofer, to becoming a leading marketplace…

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34: Revolutionizing Smartphones: Fairphone's Path to Sustainability and Ethical Tech with Founder Bas van Abel 44:46

3M ago44:46

44:46

I'm excited to have Bas van Abel, the founder of Fairphone, with us today In this episode. Bas takes us on the journey of Fairphone from its humble beginnings as an awareness campaign to running the biggest crowdfunding at that time, to its evolution into a pioneering company striving for a systemic change in the smartphone industry. We will explor…

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Best of episode 35: How to sell a product that doesn't exist yet, with Kimberly Breuer (Likeminded) 7:32

4M ago7:32

7:32

In this Best of episode from the Mission First Podcast, Kimberly Breuer, co-CEO and co-founder of Likeminded, shared her experience about pivoting from B2C to B2B. Learn how potential customers can validate your product, the challenges and joys of pivoting, and the hard lessons learned along the way. Kimberly shares her experience of rebuilding a p…

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#41 INTERVIEW: Guido Günther (of Phosh, Librem 5 Fame) 49:37

5M ago49:37

49:37

Guido is the main Phosh developer. He tells us how getting involved with Purismwas just a happy coincidence, how he went straight from the N900 to the L5 anda lot more in this exciting interview! Featuring @ollieparanoid, @agx and @Newbyte (in order of appearance). Phosh accepts donations via Liberapay. Related links: Guido's OpenMoko setup Phosh C…

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Best of episode 36: The truth about economic growth and wealth redistribution, with Timothée Parrique 11:11

5M ago11:11

11:11

In this Best of episode, Timothée Parrique, PhD in economics specializing in degrowth and post-growth theories, shares his view on the impact of wealth on political decisions and environmental policies, strategies for building democratic pressure to enforce corporate responsibility on environmental issues and the importance of equitable resource di…

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45. Planting 1 million hectares of rainforest using drones and balancing short-term revenue with long-term impact 1:01:45

5M ago1:01:45

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How do you build a hardware company that not only generates immediate revenue but also creates a lasting, positive impact? How do you bring investors on board? How do you build an international team of A-players in Research & Development, Data, Marketing, and Sales? The answers in this episode. Morfo restores large-scale forest ecosystems, with the…

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Best of episode 40: How to fundraise as a female co-founder, with Tessa Clarke (Olio) 6:14

5M ago6:14

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In this Best of episode, Tessa Clarke, co-founder & CEO of Olio, shares her experience fundraising as a female co-founder. Learn from Tessa's experience about the challenges that female founders face and how she managed to overcome them. Listen to the full episode with Tessa to learn also: How to define a new business model and grow a food sharing …

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33: Charging Forward: Inside 8Inks's Lithium-Ion Battery manufacturing innovation 32:58

6M ago32:58

32:58

In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the realm of energy storage with a particular focus on advanced battery designs. Joining us is Paul, the visionary mind behind 8inks, a company committed to revolutionizing the lithium-ion battery manufacturing process. Paul will walk us through the challenges and opportunities in scalable battery manu…

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32: Design Meets Sustainability in Mutebox's Modular Office Revolution 37:52

6M ago37:52

37:52

Today, we're focusing on MuteBox, a company dedicated to redefining workspace design by offering modular phone booths and meeting rooms with a sustainability focus. Joining us are Christian Toft Bach, who is leading MuteBox's marketing efforts and joint the company almost from day 1, and Adil Sheikh, who is focusing on the design of Mutebox to redu…

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#40 INTERVIEW: Devin Lin (of Plasma Mobile Fame) 42:45

6M ago42:45

42:45

Not long after the recent Plasma 6 megarelease, we are excited to hear fromPlasma Mobile's lead developer! Featuring @espidev, @ollieparanoid,@PureTryOut, @calebccff (in order of appearance). Referenced in this episode: Plasma Mobile — main website Daily driving Plasma Mobile — Bart published this blog post shortly after the episode was aired, he d…

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44. Growing FAIRPHONE to 16M€ in one year & transforming the entire electronics industry: an entrepreneurship and mental health guide 1:08:40

7M ago1:08:40

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Only 15% of old phones get recycled. And that’s not the biggest problem. When you get your new phone in your hand, most of the harm has already been done. 70 - 80 % of the phone’s footprint is in the making, not in the usage. If we use our phones longer, less resources are needed for their production. And there will be less electronics waste. But h…

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Best of episode 38: Can regenerative agriculture scale, with Philippe Birker (Climate Farmers) 10:01

7M ago10:01

10:01

In this Best of episode, Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers, debunks two of the biggest myths around regenerative agriculture: you cannot feed the world with it and scaling regenerative culture cannot be done. Listen to the episode to learn what are the challenges regenerative agriculture farmers face and how Climate Farmers is helping …

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Best of episode 34: Growing a B2B2C community, with Sam Sutaria (WaterBear) 6:42

7M ago6:42

6:42

In this Best of episode, Sam Sutaria, CEO of WaterBear, shares his B2B2C community growth strategies. Learn what are the challenges of growing a B2C community while building the B2B partnership side of the business. Learn about the importance of shared values when creating collaborations and finding the right trustworthy partners. Listen to the ful…

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#39 INTERVIEW: magdesign (of Cycling the World Fame) 1:17:03

8M ago1:17:03

1:17:03

This time postmarketOS user @magdesign shares his amazing and inspiring storyof traveling around the world for the past 1.5 years... on bike! Featuring@magdesign, @ollieparanoid, @calebccff, @craftyguy (in order of appearance). Marc and Fiona accept donations atbrandisbrandisbrand.com. Referenced in this episode: User:Magdesign and Sxmo/Tips and Tr…

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Best of episode 40: How to drive consumer behavior change at scale, with Tessa Clarke (Olio) 11:53

8M ago11:53

11:53

In this Best of episode, Tessa Clarke, co-founder & CEO of Olio, shares her experience with the different strategies for influencing consumer behavior they’ve used. Learn how Olio flipped communications and instead of talking about the global impact, they lead with the personal as a driver for change. Tessa also described how you can harvest behavi…

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31: Synonym's mission to create a new green asset class - using bioeconomy to replace 50% of petrochemical products 49:12

7M ago49:12

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In today's episode we will explore the world of scaling bioeconomy to replace 50% of petrochemical products in the future. That is the bold vision of Synonym, a company dedicated to accelerating the transition to better, more sustainable materials through bioproducts. Joining us today is Joshua Lachter, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of Syno…

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Best of episode 37: Frameworks for brand building workshops, with Nathan Bonnisseau (Plan A) 6:05

8M ago6:05

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In this Best of episode, Nathan Bonnisseau, co-founder of Plan A, shares two key frameworks for building a successful brand: The Mountain of Tomorrow and How Wow Now. We then explore the topic of how to create a crisp brand that all employees and external stakeholders understand. From the full episode, you will learn from Nathsn's experience how to…

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Best of episode 36: The issue with the way we measure GDP, with Timothée Parrique 9:36

8M ago9:36

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In this Best of episode, Timothée Parrique, PhD in economics specializing in degrowth and post-growth theories, shares why the current way we measure GDP is a poor indicator of the quality of life. It's an indicator that was created in the 1930s and does not reflect the social well-being of the people and the eco state of the planet. We then go to …

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30: Making farming sexy again: How Climate Farmers Aims to Support Regenerative Farmers with Co-Founder Philipp Birker 43:33

8M ago43:33

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Today, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Philippe Birker, co-founder of Climate Farmers. This company is on a mission to revolutionize agriculture by building the necessary infrastructure to scale up regenerative practices. How? By developing an ecosystem measurement system that serves as a baseline for financing the transformation to regene…

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43. How to transition to regenerative economy with digital solutions and fund 2.5M m2 of ecosystems, with Mathias Boissonot (Handprint) 54:25

8M ago54:25

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If you are into nature tech, greentech, regenerative economy, product-market fit. This episode is for you. Is it possible to make economy regenerative? Can we make e-commerce, fintech and other digital sectors more sustainable? And prove it. Handprint are on a mission to regenerate the planet with the help of digital technology and partnerships. Th…

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42. Using AI to help millions of patients find clinical trials, with Maya Zlatanova (FindMeCure) 1:03:06

9M ago1:03:06

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If you are into clinical research, life science, pivoting, founder sales or company culture. This episode is for you. If you could do just one thing that would impact the lives of one million people, what would it be? This question nudged Maya to find a solution to help people. Millions of patients around the world need treatment, but they do not k…

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29: From Ancient Organism to Renewable Energy Superhero: Electrochaea Synthesis of Synthetic Methane 48:50

9M ago48:50

48:50

In today's episode, I am speaking to Doris Hafenbradls, CTO and Managing Director of Electrochaea. Doris has enjoyed a successful career as scientist and corporate executive in the biotech and pharma industry in the US and Europe. She joined Electrochaea from Axxam, a leading provider of integrated discovery services for the life sciences industry,…

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41. Gathering 35,000 changemakers to accelerate environmental and social change, with Kevin Tayebaly (ChangeNOW) 1:07:50

9M ago1:07:50

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What if, for once a year, corporate business leaders, innovators, investors, and activists come together, not as enemies, but as collaborators for change? Picture an event on impact and environment that leaves you not with despair, but with hope and concrete actions that could be taken. That's the essence of ChangeNow, the world's largest impact su…

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#38 FOSDEM 2024 Special 31:19

9M ago31:19

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Compared to last year, we decided to do the recording inside the cafeteriainstead of outside, and on Sunday instead of Saturday. Twice the amountof FOSDEM days to talk about, and with more people talking in the background.Enjoy! Featuring @z3ntu, @ollieparanoid, @pabloyoyoista, @craftyguy, @Newbyte, @dos,@PureTryOut, @linmob (in order of appearance…

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40. 150 million meals saved: How to grow a food-sharing app, with Tessa Clarke (Olio) 44:02

9M ago44:02

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If you are into marketplace, apps, behavior psychology, food waste prevention. This episode is for you. What’s “the chicken and the egg dilemma” when it comes to marketplace? People looking for an item want to join your marketplace only if you have a wide offering. But sellers or people who want to share something only want to join your marketplace…

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#37 Clayton goes full-time, v23.12, smart speakers, musl locales 31:24

10M ago31:24

31:24

Clayton totally surprises us for real, with his announcement of workingfull-time on postmarketOS from now on. Furthermore we are super hypedabout the upcoming FOSDEM 2024 (as we release this episode, only a week away!)and talk among other topics about how you could become a Trusted Contributor. Featuring @craftyguy, @ollieparanoid, @calebccff, @pab…

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39. How to understand today’s world and get ready for tomorrow, with Julien Devaureix 1:25:14

10M ago1:25:14

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If you are into philosophy, system thinking, economy, research, science. This episode is for you. Have we, as humanity, built a world that is so complex that even we cannot understand it? Or has it always been this way and we just simplified it so we fear it a bit less? In these days, the world is changing faster compared to any period in history. …

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38. Feeding the world with regenerative agriculture with Philippe Birker (Climate Farmers) 1:05:51

10M ago1:05:51

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If you are into agriculture, food supply chain, non-profit, community building, accelerator programs. This episode is for you. What if farming wasn't just a means of survival but a way to nature restoration? And instead of being part of the problem destroying our soil, biodiversity, and amplifying climate change, it became part of the solution? Let…

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#36 INTERVIEW: Konrad Dybcio (of SoMainline Fame) 1:09:15

12M ago1:09:15

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"Why am I running Linux on my desktop, but not on my phone?" is what Konradasked himself at the beginning of this amazing story that ends up with himbecoming a maintainer for Qualcomm support in Linux. Featuring @ollieparanoid, @konradybcio, @craftyguy, @calebccff (in order ofappearance). Konrad accepts donations, preferrably in form of tea ☕. Refe…

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37. How to build a sustainable brand backed by science (without greenwashing) and turn your employees into brand ambassadors 1:35:30

12M ago1:35:30

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If you are into branding, communication, PR, brand building, employee advocacy, Linkedin, science, greentech, decarbonization, this episode is for you. How can brands incorporate sustainability and science into their core in an authentic way and avoid the trap of greenwashing? It is one thing to craft a sustainable brand on paper and a completely d…

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28: Policy Special Focus - Regenerative Agriculture Policy with NRDC Deputy Director Lara Bryant 29:07

12M ago29:07

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Today I am talking with Lara Bryant, Deputy Director of NRDC (The Nature Resource Defence Council) in USA. Lara has a background in chemistry and studied plant and Soil Science and has a master’s degree in public administration in environmental science and policy from Columbia University. NRDC is a Non-Profit organization with more than 3 million m…

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36. Slow Down or Perish: how does degrowth apply to green entrepreneurship and to our future, with Timothée Parrique 1:31:18

12M ago1:31:18

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If you are into entrepreneurship in general, economics, degrowth, post-growth, ecology, climate change, activism, or simply into the future of our planet, this episode is for you. Is the constant search for economic growth slowly pushing us to extinction? It’s time to change the way we measure economic success. It should no longer be about GDP. My …

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27: Harnessing the Ocean's Might: In-Depth with SeaO2 Founders on their Mission to Capture a Gigaton of CO2 by 2035 44:51

1y ago44:51

44:51

In today's episode, I am speaking with Rose Sharifian and Ruben Brands. Rose is CTO and co-founder of CDR startup SeaO2. She is a chemical engineer and petroleum engineer by training, who is researched, for the last 5 years, the electrochemical oceanic carbon capture during her PhD at University of Delft, Netherlands. My second interview partner is…

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35. Growing a mental health company to 1’000’000 € in ARR in 12 months (by pivoting from B2C to B2B), with Kimberly Breuer 1:09:57

1y ago1:09:57

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If you are into AI, data, mental health, building B2B2C business, pivoting, OKRs, sales. This episode is for you. How can you say you are running a successful mental health company? How do you calculate the profitability of an employee mental health program? Kimberly Breuer, co-CEO of Likeminded (and a psychologist herself) will share her experienc…

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34. Setting a new standard for impact in media with WaterBear, the free “Netflix” of captivating films and thought-provoking series 1:02:20

1y ago1:02:20

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If you are into media, documentaries, activism, growing communities, NGOs, impact, technology & how to use product to drive action. This episode is for you. In a world where “bad news sell better” it’s easy to believe that it’s all negative. In this episode with Sam Sutaria, CEO and first employee at WaterBear, you will learn 💡 How to set a new sta…

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#35 INTERVIEW: a-wai, devrtz, kop316 (of Mobian Fame) 29:18

1y ago29:18

29:18

In a somewhat chaotic and much longer recording session than what ended up inthe final episode, we had a very good time talking to our friends from Mobian.As you can guess from the name, Mobian brings Mobile and Debian together,similar to what postmarketOS does on top of Alpine Linux. Featuring @kop316, @ollieparanoid, @devrtz, @calebccff, @PureTry…

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26: BiCRS - How can biomass contribute to negative emissions in the future? A conversation with Stefanie Bischoff, Managing Director of Airfix 37:32

1y ago37:32

37:32

In today's episode, I am speaking with Stephanie Bischof, Managing Director Airfix. Stephanie worked for more than 10 years in finance for large international companies like coca-cola and svwarowski. A movie about soil health led her to move into the climate field. Since the spring of 2022, she has led a subsidiary of South Pole in the field of bio…

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