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Building the Future of Sustainable Hygiene Ellenor McIntosh, Co-Founder of Twipes
Ellenor McIntosh, Co-Founder of Twipes, is tackling one of the world's hidden environmental problems — wet-wipe pollution — through biotech innovation. In this conversation, she and Jason Cavness discuss sustainability, science, entrepreneurship, and the personal challenges of building a purpose-driven company.
Elle's story bridges science, social impact, and perseverance — from creating the world's first flushable and biodegradable wet wipe to navigating gender bias in entrepreneurship and advocating for women in STEM.
Episode Highlights• Inventing the world's first truly flushable and biodegradable wet wipe • The science behind Twipes and sustainability in biotech • Overcoming gender bias and advocating for women in science • Work-life balance, motherhood, and leadership • The intersection of curiosity, resilience, and innovation • AI, ethics, and the pace of technological change • Winning the Princess Diana Award and Forbes 30 Under 30 honors • Fundraising, failure, and finding joy in the entrepreneurial grind
Guest Bio (Condensed)Ellenor McIntosh is a British scientist and entrepreneur with a background in biochemical and materials science. She invented the biotechnology behind Twipes — the world's first truly flushable and biodegradable wet wipes — to combat the environmental damage caused by traditional wipes.
Recognized globally for her impact, Elle has received the Princess Diana Award (2019), was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (2020), and was honored as the Mayor's Fund for London Entrepreneur of the Year (2017). Her work represents a new wave of sustainable innovation led by diverse voices in science.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenor-mcintosh/ Twipes – https://www.twipes.co.uk/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/TwipesUK/
Guest Quote / Advice"Utilize your networks, talk to people, and just have fun. The journey is hard, but don't let the grind steal the joy from what you're building."
Call to Action🎧 Listen to full episodes: www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com 💡 Become an owner in CavnessHR: https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr 📘 Download 7 free startup ebooks: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ebooks
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Ellenor McIntosh, Co-Founder of Twipes, is tackling one of the world's hidden environmental problems — wet-wipe pollution — through biotech innovation. In this conversation, she and Jason Cavness discuss sustainability, science, entrepreneurship, and the personal challenges of building a purpose-driven company.
Elle's story bridges science, social impact, and perseverance — from creating the world's first flushable and biodegradable wet wipe to navigating gender bias in entrepreneurship and advocating for women in STEM.
Episode Highlights• Inventing the world's first truly flushable and biodegradable wet wipe • The science behind Twipes and sustainability in biotech • Overcoming gender bias and advocating for women in science • Work-life balance, motherhood, and leadership • The intersection of curiosity, resilience, and innovation • AI, ethics, and the pace of technological change • Winning the Princess Diana Award and Forbes 30 Under 30 honors • Fundraising, failure, and finding joy in the entrepreneurial grind
Guest Bio (Condensed)Ellenor McIntosh is a British scientist and entrepreneur with a background in biochemical and materials science. She invented the biotechnology behind Twipes — the world's first truly flushable and biodegradable wet wipes — to combat the environmental damage caused by traditional wipes.
Recognized globally for her impact, Elle has received the Princess Diana Award (2019), was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (2020), and was honored as the Mayor's Fund for London Entrepreneur of the Year (2017). Her work represents a new wave of sustainable innovation led by diverse voices in science.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenor-mcintosh/ Twipes – https://www.twipes.co.uk/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/TwipesUK/
Guest Quote / Advice"Utilize your networks, talk to people, and just have fun. The journey is hard, but don't let the grind steal the joy from what you're building."
Call to Action🎧 Listen to full episodes: www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com 💡 Become an owner in CavnessHR: https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr 📘 Download 7 free startup ebooks: https://www.buildcavnesshr.com/ebooks