Episode 48 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Becky Yang, venture partner at Everywhere Ventures, previously an operator in high-growth startups, with 20 years of experience in finance, tech, and climate investing and consulting. She chats with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, co-founder and CEO of WATS, a waste data management company driving cost savings and waste diversion for multi-site businesses. Meredith shares her journey in co-founding WATS and its innovative solutions to create more sustainable systems. Meredith also discusses the future of waste management, promoting best practices for zero-waste operations while supporting sustainability and local economies.

In this episode, you will hear:

• WATS' mission to drive cost savings and waste diversion using data.
• The complexities of zero-waste operations in urban environments like New York City.
• Utilizing AI and automation to enhance recycling processes and boost operational efficiency.
• Challenges in the waste management sector such as time constraints and insufficient incentives.
• Measuring the impact of waste management on carbon emissions and sustainability.

Learn more about Becky Yang | Everywhere Ventures

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyyangprofile/

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Learn more about Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli | WATS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithdf/

Website: https://www.getwats.com/