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Whatrr with Steven Howell


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Welcome to the Culture FYI’RS Podcast. Culture FYI’RS is a creative collaboration meetup held weekly at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles. Each week, we feature a fireside chat with a guest, showcase projects being worked on by members of the FYI community, and share product updates for FYI.AI, the creative collaboration app co-founded by will.i.am.


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This week, we’re exploring the intersection of creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship with Steven Howell, the 24-year-old founder and CEO of Whatrr — a Los Angeles-based startup on a mission to end our dependence on plastic, aluminum, and glass bottles, one plant-based, biodegradable bottle at a time. In a lively conversation with FYI Chief Growth Officer Julie Pilat, Steven shares his passion for transforming the water industry through biodegradable bottles that decompose in just seven years, compared to the typical 700 years for traditional plastics.


As the conversation unfolds, Steven recounts his journey from a serial entrepreneur to a water advocate, discussing the challenges and triumphs of launching a startup in a competitive market. He emphasizes the importance of community, sustainability, and innovative thinking in today’s entrepreneurial landscape. With insights into the water quality crisis and the hidden truths behind bottled water, Steven encourages listeners to be mindful of their consumption choices and to engage in meaningful conversations about environmental responsibility.


Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of water, explore the impact of technology on business, and discover how one individual can spark change in a stagnant industry. 


Check out the project link to this Culture FYI’RS event with Steven:

https://fyi.ai/p/cf108


Want to attend a Culture FYI’RS event in person at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles? Hit the link below to see a schedule of who’s speaking at a future event and to RSVP to join the next session:

https://fyi.me/p/culturefyirs


This episode’s Culture FYI’RS event was produced by FYI co-founder will.i.am, Aminah Muhammad, Emily Choi, Frankie Sandoval, Jafet Chavez, Julie Pilat, Markus Nielsen-Kolding, Roneal Madlani, Sean Kantrowitz, Shania Jafari, the FYI Product Team, and of course, the FYI Community. The podcast is edited by Rob Van Vranken. 


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