Thought Bistro Podcast

In this video, we talk to Nandan Mal, the founder and CEO of Huladek Recycling, India’s leading e-waste management company. Nandan shares his story of starting Huladek Recycling in 2015, when he was just 24 years old, after winning a college contest and interning at an e-waste treatment company. He explains how Huladek Recycling collects, segregates, and channels e-waste from various sources, such as homes, offices, hotels, hospitals, and industries, to authorized recycling facilities. He also reveals how Huladek Recycling works with scrappers and solo recyclers, who are informal waste collectors and scavengers, to recover precious metals like gold, silver, and copper from electronic waste. He discusses the environmental impact, economic impact, and safety measures of e-waste recycling, and how Huladek Recycling is contributing to the global e-waste trade, waste management, and recycling rates. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities of operating in a fragmented and unregulated market. He also gives us a glimpse of the heavy-duty equipment, shaker tables, and metal recovery process that are involved in e-waste recycling. He also mentions the role of BAN (Basel Action Network), an international organization that monitors the e-waste trade in India and other countries. If you are interested in learning more about the e-waste recycling industry and how Huladek Recycling is making a difference with its innovative and sustainable solutions, don’t miss this video!

In this video, we talk to Prianka Jhaveri, the co-founder of Mend Packaging, India’s first sustainable packaging company. Prianka shares her journey of launching Mend Packaging with her college friends, Rishika Reddy and Rhea Kothari, in 2020, after noticing the unnecessary cardboard waste generated by online deliveries. She explains how Mend Packaging uses recycled, biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable materials to create innovative packaging solutions for brands across the world. She also discusses the challenges and opportunities of operating in a male-dominated and fragmented market, and how Mend Packaging is working towards reducing the environmental impact and carbon emissions of the cardboard industry. Prianka also gives us a glimpse of the papermaking process, the forestry and tree harvesting practices, the recycling and supply chain management, the forest management and certifications, and the industry and conservation coexistence that are involved in the production of cardboard packaging. If you are interested in learning more about the corrugated packaging industry and how Mend Packaging is making a difference with its pro-planet products, don’t miss this video!

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle and Bryon White, the founders of Yaupon Brothers, to learn about their journey of building a sustainable supply chain for Yaupon Holly Tea in North America. From the challenges of sourcing the raw material to the intricacies of processing and packaging, Kyle and Bryon share their story of resilience and perseverance. They also discuss the fight against the hegemony of tea and coffee, and how Yaupon Brothers is changing the way we think about tea and sustainability in the modern world. The episode also highlights the underrepresentation of Native American heritage in the US and how all of tea is imported and does not belong to the culture. Tune in to discover how Yaupon Brothers is making a difference and paving the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future.

In this episode, we chat with Hasita Krishna, a marketing strategist and the founder of Motley Crew, a creative agency that helps startups and brands tell their stories through content, design, and social media. Hasita reveals her secrets on how to learn and grow as a digital marketer and how the world of marketing has changed over the years. She also talks about her own podcast, The Damn Good Marketing Podcast, which has been a fun part of her journey and reached the top 5 marketing podcasts on Spotify India at one point. Tune in to hear Hasita’s tips and tricks on how to become a better marketer and storyteller in the digital age.

Introducing Anshu and Sanjay, the visionary founders of scireach, a company dedicated to making STEM education accessible for all. 🌍🔬✨ They are on a mission to help underprivileged kids discover their interests and provide them with the necessary education to develop their skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. 💡📚🧠

In this video, we talk to Naresh Mungpara, the founder of Amenity Technologies, a company that provides AI solutions to various businesses. We discuss some of the common questions and myths about AI, such as:

In this video, we explore the story of The Pink Box, an online marketplace that offers a variety of menstrual products and wellness essentials for women in India.

In this episode, we have a candid and eye-opening conversation with Avisha Jhunjhunwala, the founder of Nushu Period Underwear, a company that is revolutionizing the way women manage their periods. Nushu Period Underwear makes reusable and comfortable period products that are designed by women, for women. We learn about the environmental and social benefits of switching to reusable period products, which can help reduce the massive amount of waste generated by disposable pads and tampons. Did you know that over 1 billion pads are thrown into landfill every month, and that most of them contain harmful chemicals and plastics?

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In this episode, we talk to Qudir Ansari, the founder of two innovative startups that are using technology to provide better healthcare solutions for people. SigiloTech is a leading provider of cutting-edge technologies and services, offering scalable solutions for companies of all sizes. DiagnoEasy is a platform that enables users to book diagnostic tests, doctor consultations, and health packages from the comfort of their homes. We discuss their journey, challenges, vision, and future plans for their ventures and their impact on India's future. Tune in to learn more about how SigiloTech and DiagnoEasy are revolutionizing the healthcare industry with technology.

In this video, we talk to Abadur Rahman Siddiqi, the founder of Fint, a startup that offers credit card-like rewards on UPI-based transactions in India. We discuss the challenges and opportunities of the fintech sector, the benefits and drawbacks of credit cards, and the working of UPI transactions. We also learn how fint is creating a loyal customer base and generating revenue from its innovative business model. If you are interested in learning more about the future of payments and rewards, this video is for you.