How many crisps constitute a problem? For Del Currie, a self-confessed "three-bags-a-day" enthusiast, it just made sense to start his own sustainable crisp company. In this episode, Del shares how he went from running a successful digital agency to founding Spudos — a business born out of boredom, a pint of Guinness, and a desire to tackle the plastic waste crisis in the snack industry.

We explore the genius behind separating the seasoning from the crisp (hello, Spud Dust!), the chaotic reality of fulfilling 15,000 orders in two weeks after appearing on Dragons' Den, and the complexity of creating truly home-compostable packaging.

Del also shares his philosophy on "rolling the dice," the lessons learned from building his own manufacturing tech on a budget, and why he believes innovation often starts with getting out there and learning what you need to know.

Organisations Mentioned in this Episode

Spudos (Try them all!)

The Old Ivy House (Del’s pub)

Kilo (Del's daughter's zero-waste shop in North London)

DKMS (Learn more and sign up to be a stem cell donor here)

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