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envoPAP: Turning waste into sustainable wealth
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Meet Kaushal Shah, the impact entrepreneur behind envoPap, who is on a mission to help save the planet while making a profit. He turns agricultural waste into sustainable paper and packaging, and in this conversation, he shares his secrets to success in business and beyond.
Key takeaways
- Sustainable Innovation: Learn how Kaushal has built out an end-to-end sustainable business model focused on both community development and economic growth
- Smart scaling: We peel back the layers to unpick how Kaushal achieves economic growth whilst successfully diversifying the business
- Grounded Mindset: How does Kaushal deal with cultural differences and large supply chain issues? By staying grounded through self-care practices like meditation
Finally, hear why falling in love with the problem, not just the solution, is vital to entrepreneurial success
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Chapters
1. Introduction to the podcast and welcome from hosts (00:00:00)
2. Self-care for entrepreneurs and introduction to Kaushal Shah (00:01:16)
3. Kaushal Shah: Founder's journey and EnvoPap's mission (00:04:31)
4. EnvoPap's process and community development focus (00:08:59)
5. Gaining traction for EnvoPap: Exhibitions and relationship building (00:16:14)
6. Business growth, competition, and investment in Climate Finance (00:23:05)
7. Sponsors: National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) and Hexa Finance (00:28:39)
8. Reflections on creating an impactful and commercial business (00:30:16)
9. Challenges of fundraising and business development (00:41:33)
10. Kaushal Shah on Envopap's growth, sacrifices, and cultural differences (00:43:11)
11. Future plans, advice to fellow founders, and meditation practices (01:00:02)
12. The role of breath work in maintaining focus and energy in business (01:08:01)
13. Introduction to the next episode's guest, Felix from Sharesy (01:11:36)
14. Reminder for listeners to follow the podcast (01:12:15)
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