Inspiring the Pack - A BrightWolves Podcast series
BrightWolves
- 19
- Episodes
- 2021
- First episode
About Inspiring the Pack - A BrightWolves Podcast series
"Inspiring the Pack" is a podcast series that gives the word to Belgian start-ups working on sustainability. By facilitating the success stories of our sustainable heroes, BrightWolves hopes to encourage decision-makers and entrepreneurs to embrace sustainability in their everyday business. BrightWolves is a management consulting firm focussing on sustainable transformation in Strategy & Finance, Operations, Digital transformation, and Data Strategy & Governance. Want to see more about our podcast? Visit https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack
- Publisher
- BrightWolves
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 4 Jan 2021
- Latest episode
- 7 Jun 2022
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
7 Jun 2022
Walk the talk with Kris Vansanten
Today we bring you our final episode for Season 2 of Inspiring the Pack. We can think of no better way to end an inspiring season than a very special conversation with Kris Vansanten, Founder of Quanteus Group (parent company of BrightWolves). We revisit some key topics from our previous 8 episodes with the Belgian start-ups. Kris brings together his rich experience in the world of entrepreneurship and his deeply rooted core values to provide an authentic perspective on sustainability and entrepreneurship. Curious? This episode includes Kris’ take on: 🎯 Building a team that is strongly aligned to the core values of the company ⚡️ The complexities of the renewable energy landscape, particularly in Belgium 💬 Resilience, failure and trusting your gut You can listen to the full episode here, or wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode! For more information on our podcast, please visit our landing page: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack
31 May 2022
MyMove - Sustainability on the move
In our penultimate episode of Inspiring the Pack we have the pleasure of speaking to Guy-Louis De Le Vingne, CEO of MyMove. This Brussels based tech-startup aims to unlock the future of mobility for organizations by offering a seamless end-to-end vehicle rental and sharing software solution. MyMove is the pathway to fleet sharing that works. In this episode, we discuss how they achieve this plus: The financial and environmental case for adopting a fleet sharing solution in your company Mentorship as a key influential resource in Guy-Louis’ career Navigating idealism and realism in the world of entrepreneurship For more information on our podcast, please visit our dedicated landing page: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack For more information on MyMove, check out their website: https://nl.mymove.eu/ Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode!
24 May 2022
Greenomy - Green is the new gold standard
Today on Inspiring the Pack we bring you a conversation with Sarah Lokman, Head of Sustainability at Greenomy. Greenomy offers a one-stop sustainability reporting SaaS platform to guide companies in preparing their EU Taxonomy, Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation or European ESG Template reports. How can technology and innovation fit into a landscape that is filled with acronyms, oceans of documentation and plenty of bureaucracy? We unpack all of this and more in our conversation with Sarah, including: Sustainable finance, what? We touch upon this buzz topic How Greenomy helps different players digitalize sustainability reporting end-to-end Sarah’s insight into sustainable finance and reporting trends in the years to come Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode! For more information, check out our dedicated landing page: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack Would you like to know more about Greenomy? Visit their website: https://greenomy.io/
17 May 2022
Skysun - The Sky is the limit
In the sixth episode of Inspiring the Pack, we speak to Léopold Coppieters, Co-Founder and Chief Solar Officer at Skysun. Skysun accelerates the shift towards a more sustainable future by financing the energy transition. How do they do that, you may ask? In short, Skysun invests in the installation of a photovoltaic power plant on your property. Warmed up to the idea already? In addition, we discuss: Is Solar energy really viable in Belgium?! (Hint: Yes it is!) A commonly held belief about solar energy that Léopold passionately disagrees with Léopold’s experience of starting a (cap-ex intensive) company while still being a student Please check out our dedicated landing page for more information on our podcast:https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack For more information on SkySun, please visit their website: https://www.skysun.eu/ Be sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode!
10 May 2022
Noosa - The Circle of (Fiber)life
Today we bring you Luna Aslan, Co-Founder of Noosa, for the fifth episode of Inspiring the Pack. Noosa aims to bring the textile industry to an unprecedented level of sustainability through their novel bio-based circular fiber. It is estimated that the fashion industry as a whole contributestowards approximately 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions. It cannot be disputed that the move towards circularity in the textile industry is of the utmost importance, especially considering the textile industry relies heavily on non-renewable resources. In line with this, today we discuss: •🪢 What exactly is a bio-based fiber, and how does it compare to conventional cotton? •♻️ How Luna sees the industry evolving in the future •💡 Influential resources in materializing an idea into a viable solution For the video format of this discussion, please visit our dedicated landing page: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack For more information on Noosa, please visit their website: http://www.noosafiber.com/
3 May 2022
B4Plastics - Plastics: friend or foe?
In the fourth episode of Inspiring the Pack, we sit down (virtually) with Stefaan De Wildeman, Director of B4Plastics. As a Polymer Architecture company, B4Plastics designs the plastics of tomorrow with functionality, ecology and cost in mind. Intrigued? Plastics have received a bad reputation over the years – and quite rightly so, in most cases. However, B4Plastics is playing a pivotal role in driving the New Plastics Economy. Today we discuss: • What is a Polymer Architecture company, anyway?! • How B4Plastics achieves both accuracy and speed in developing novel biomaterials • The three qualities of a good entrepreneur, according to Stefaan Want to see the video episode? Check https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack For more information on B4PLastics, please check their website: https://b4plastics.com/
26 Apr 2022
BloomUp - In Blooming good health
Today we bring to you our recent conversation with Ellen Batens, Co-Founder of BloomUp, to mark the third episode in Season 2 of Inspiring the Pack. The mission of BloomUp is to make mental healthcare more accessible, by connecting individuals with a registered psychologist through their online platform. Mental healthcare is an integral part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In this episode, we discuss how BloomUp contributes to the mental wellbeing of individuals to build a resilient workforce and society, and how Ellen navigated the challenges that came with starting a company during a global health pandemic. Ellen provides an important call to action for all companies to actively incorporate the mental well-being of employees to strengthen their organizations as a whole. Want to see more about our podcast? Visit https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack (https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack) To find out more about BloomUp, visit their website at https://www.bloomup.org/en (https://www.bloomup.org/en) We hope you enjoy this episode, and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out!
19 Apr 2022
Ellio Bikes - Producing speed pedelecs like fine wine
In this episode we sit down with Jorrit Heidbuchel, Co-Founder of Ellio Bikes. Ellio promises to bring the benefits of a bicycle with the ease of a car by integrating advanced automotive technologies into speed pedelecs. We discuss how Ellio Bikes brings a new dimension to sustainable commuting, how they act with agility in a value chain characterized by long lead times and why their bicycles could be compared to fine red wine. Jorrit also gives us a glimpse into the life of an entrepreneur and what it takes to grow and scale a start-up. Want to see more about our podcast? Visit https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack (https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack) You can find more on Ellio here: https://www.rideellio.com/ (https://www.rideellio.com/) We hope you enjoy this episode, and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out!
12 Apr 2022
Slimbox - Sustainable logistics one box at a time
In this episode we sit down with Filip Roose, Founder & CEO of Slimbox. The Slimbox machine allows customers to cut boxes on demand, to ensure they always have the right size box on hand – no matter the shape or size. We discuss how Slimbox enables their customers to reduce shipping costs, increase user experience and contribute towards sustainable logistics. Who doesn’t love a solution that has a positive impact not only environmentally, but also financially and operationally?! Win-win-win? We certainly think so! To find out more, you can visit the Slimbox website at https://www.slimbox.eu/ (https://www.slimbox.eu/) We hope you enjoy this episode, and be sure to subscribe so that you never miss out!
5 Apr 2022
Inspiring The Pack - Season 2 - Teaser
Welcome to Season 2 of Inspiring the Pack - A BrightWolves Podcast series! In this season, we sit down with the CEOs and founders of Belgian start-ups who are actively engaging in sustainability through their business offering. We dive deeper into their entrepreneurial journeys and this ever-important relationship between deeper purpose and profitability in business. Season 2 of Inspiring the Pack - A BrightWolves Podcast series launches April 12th. See you then. Want to see more about our podcast? Visit our website: https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack (https://www.brightwolves.com/inspiring-the-pack)
22 Feb 2021
Sentinel - Your bike lock is smarter than you think
We give the word to Alexander, co-founder of Sentinel, to discuss the future of the bike industry, and Sentinel's integrated smart lock. Have you ever wondered how technology can keep your bicycle safe? Would you like to learn about the evolution of the bike industry in European markets and how IoT (Internet of Things) technologies are used in bicycles? Or are you curious about Alexander's entrepreneurial journey towards developing the smartest (and toughest) lock in the world? Then this podcast is made for you. Sentinel is a start-up developing a smart bike lock openable through an app or unique RFID technology. It uses an intuitive IoT-platform to include theft alarm, track & trace system, crash signal, and more to come... To find out more about our speaker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderdebievre/)and the company (https://sentinel-lock.com/). Our interviewers are Arthur Marandon and Robyn Keet from BrightWolves, both passionate about the combination of entrepreneurship and sustainability. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Let's get the sustainable transformation rolling! If you would like to get in touch, contact us through BrightWolves' website. (https://www.brightwolves.com/)
15 Feb 2021
Hytchers - Leading a company through tough times
We give the word to Hubert, former CEO of Hytchers, to discuss the challenges of navigating a company through tough times and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way. When Hubert joined in 2020, Hytchers was offering a carbon-neutral delivery service, by making use of existing trips from a wide community of drivers to deliver these packages. However, 2020's global pandemic presented huge challenges to many of us, and Hytchers was forced to pause their operations. Every fall is a reason to get up again, and in this episode, Hubert shares his experiences and unwavering resilience. Don't hesitate to check his LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hubert-poncelet-b1b9071/) for more information. Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you want to get practical insights of what it takes to run a business? Then this podcast is made for you. Our interviewers are Arthur Marandon and Robyn Keet from BrightWolves, both passionate about the combination of entrepreneurship and sustainability. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Let's get the sustainable transformation rolling! If you would like to get in touch, contact us through BrightWolves' website (https://www.brightwolves.com/).
8 Feb 2021
JuuNoo - Building flexible offices for tomorrow
We give the word to Chris Van de Voorde, founder of JuuNoo, to discuss how reusable wall panels can re-shape the building construction industry. Do you want to know more about flexible office spaces? Or are you curious Chris's journey to propose the first reusable office walls in the market? Then this podcast is made for you. JuuNoo is a start-up that develops movable interior walls. Given 40% of global waste is from construction work, JuuNoo tackles this challenge by offering walls which can be dismantled and reassembled multiple times. To find out more about our speaker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisvandevoorde/) and the company (https://juunoo.com/en/). Our interviewer is Arthur Marandon, business analyst at BrightWolves since a year and a half and passionate about the combination of entrepreneurship and sustainability. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Let's get the sustainable transformation rolling! If you would like to get in touch, contact us through BrightWolves' website (https://www.brightwolves.com/).
1 Feb 2021
Urban Harvest - The power of precision farming
We give the word to Alexandre Van Deun, co-founder of Urban Harvest to discuss the role of urban farms in the future of food supply. Do you want to know how vertical farming works, and how we can make it sustainable? Or are you curious about Urban Harvest and its journey to become the largest commercial vertical farm in Belgium? Then this podcast is made for you. Urban Harvest is an urban farm that produces tasty crops using vertical farming. Through data collection and analysis, they are able to fine-tune the growing process and therefore save on resources. Precision farming is the new way to grow crops sustainably! To find out more about our speaker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrevandeun/)and the company (https://www.urbanharvest.eu/). Our interviewer is Sophie, a business analyst at BrightWolves, who is passionate about innovation and how simple and often great ideas lead to a better future for all. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Let's get the sustainable transformation rolling! If you would like to get in touch, contact us through BrightWolves' website (https://www.brightwolves.com/).
25 Jan 2021
IWAS - Waste gets a second life
We give the word to Dries Moens, co-founder of IWAS to explain upcycling and the value of waste. Do you want to know what differentiates upcycling and recycling? Or are you curious about IWAS and how they use waste to support communities in India and Indonesia? Then this podcast is made for you. IWAS is a non-profit upcycling platform. It gives the opportunity to local craftsman in India to produce products crafted from waste, at a profitable scale. IWAS contributes to breaking the circle of poverty and trash by fostering value from waste. To find out more about our speaker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/driesmoens/) and the company (https://iwas.be/). Our interviewer is Arthur Marandon, a business analyst at BrightWolves since a year and a half and passionate about the combination of entrepreneurship and sustainability. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Let's get the sustainable transformation rolling! If you would like to get in touch, contact us through BrightWolves' website (https://www.brightwolves.com/).
18 Jan 2021
Eco-tap - Cleaning products that generate zero waste
We give the word to Arthur Peemans, co-founder of Superzero (previously called Eco-tap) to discuss the future of liquid household cleaning products in bulk. Do you want to learn more about Eco-tap's journey and why they decided to re-brand themselves "Superzero"? Or are you curious to hear about which role plastic plays in zero waste distribution? Then this podcast is made for you. Superzero is a Belgian start-up offering household cleaning liquids in bulk, thus enabling consumers to refill their cleaning product bottles at minimal cost to the environment. To find out more about our speaker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-peemans-86108781/)and the company (https://superzero.eu/). Our interviewer is Robyn. She works on sustainability topics at BrightWolves and is particularly passionate about using innovation to drive sustainable business. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Let's get the sustainable transformation rolling! If you would like to get in touch, contact us through BrightWolves' website (https://www.brightwolves.com/).
11 Jan 2021
Omegabaars - Aquafarming meets sustainability
Welcome to the first episode of Inspiring the Pack! We give the word to Stijn Van Hoestenberghe, founder of a sustainable aquafarm, to discuss how he farms the most sustainable fish in the world. Do you wonder how aquafarming can reduce our impact on the environment, or do you want to know what it takes to bring a sustainability drive to life? Then this podcast is made for you! Omegabaars is a start-up breeding fish in an aquafarm in Belgium. To avoid the adverse effects of fishing and aquafarming, they have selected a unique fish with super sustainable properties. The aquafarming system also contributes to diminishing Omegabaars' environmental impact. The farm is at the heart of an eco-system with nearby tomatoes farms, allowing for clean water and fertilizer for both actors. To find out more about our speaker ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/stijn-van-hoestenberghe-9665b959/) and the company (https://www.omegabaars.be/). Our interviewer is Arthur Marandon, business analyst at BrightWolves since a year and a half and passionate about the combination of entrepreneurship and sustainability. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Let's get the sustainable transformation rolling! If you would like to get in touch, contact us through BrightWolves' website (https://www.brightwolves.com/).
11 Jan 2021
Resortecs - Recycling clothes starts at the production stage
Welcome to the second episode of Inspiring the Pack. We give the word to Cedric Vanhoeck, founder of Resortecs, to discuss the recycling of garments in the fashion industry Would you like to know how a dissolvable thread can change the face of fashion? Have you ever wondered how your clothes get recycled? Then this podcast is made for you! Resortecs is a start-up which reduces the environmental impact of the fashion industry thanks to a thread that dissolves at high temperature. This revolutionizes the recycling processes of clothes as it allows an easier disassembly of clothes. To find out more about our speaker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/c%C3%A9dric-vanhoeck/)and the company (https://resortecs.com/). Our interviewer is Sophie, a business analyst at BrightWolves, who is passionate about innovation and how people's simple and often great ideas can lead to a better future for all. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Let's get the sustainable transformation rolling! If you would like to get in touch, contact us through BrightWolves' website (https://www.brightwolves.com/).
4 Jan 2021
A drive for sustainability and entrepreneurship - a talk with Miguel Van Damme partner at BrightWolves
This episode introduces our new project: "Inspiring the Pack - A BrightWolves podcast series". We give the word to Miguel Van Damme, partner at BrightWolves. He walks us through his professional journey and explains how he incorporated sustainability in his life and at BrightWolves. Our interviewer is Robyn Keet. She works on sustainability topics at BrightWolves and is particularly passionate about using innovation to drive sustainable business. If you like this podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends and colleagues. Let's get the sustainable transformation rolling! If you would like to get in touch, contact us through BrightWolves' website (https://www.brightwolves.com/).
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