Episodes

  • 01 - An Accidental Environmentalist | Planet Footprint

    01 - An Accidental Environmentalist | Planet Footprint
    Feb 17 2023
    Who is Footprint? How did two guys from Intel end up becoming environmentalists with an agenda to save the planet?    Here’s how: Plastic is everywhere. It’s insane! Did you know you could be eating a credit card’s worth of plastic a week? The crisis in front of them prompted the Footprint Co-Founders to pivot entirely. Change is scary, but at the end of the day, they wanted to do something that their kids will not only be proud of but will help their futures. How much of a say do we have in the kind of earth we’re leaving to our kids?   Water is bottled in plastic, paper cups have plastic coatings, fruit is wrapped in plastic. Where does this all end up — landfills… The world is drowning in plastic! Some people just want a challenge, just like the people fighting towards transforming climate change. By changing the thought process of waste and developing composting technologies, we can get to significantly eliminating plastic.   In this episode, Troy and Heather talk about the founding of Footprint US, the crazy stories behind how the Footprint co-founders came together, and how Footprint is changing the world.     Let’s save the world from drowning in plastic!   In this episode we discuss   COVID-19 made us miss traveling, connecting with people, and the worldLet’s work on changes we can make on this planet and listen to people working their tails offYoke and Troy’s unforgettable kayaking adventure: A precursor to their partnership Friendship is critical to developing and nurturing a great business Observing excessive plastic waste induced the shift from working for Intel to becoming founders of FootprintAt the end of the day, it is all about leaving the world a better place for our childrenSupport comes in after innovation but the suppliers will be let downWorking with a team with the same vision and burning passion for change keeps us optimistic Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Yoke Chung leads world-class engineers, scientists, environmentalists, and designers delivering new materials science technologies. As a first step, he’s worked in close partnership with our customers at some of the most well-known brands to innovate new, plant-based materials that perform like plastic while keeping harmful chemicals out of the food chain. His team does this through materials science, technical and manufacturing innovation. Yoke not only oversees all technology development at Footprint, but is also responsible for the design and development of the advanced automated processes in Footprint’s factories worldwide.Yoke served in many roles during a 14-year tenure at Intel where he developed Intel’s first environmentally friendly Pb-free electronic package, and where he also met his Footprint co-founder Troy Swope. He later went on to join Troy as the VP of technology, manufacturing, and materials at Unisource Global Solutions where he led material engineering, product development, quality engineering and technology development center teams, before the duo founded Footprint together in 2014. Yoke holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University   Connect with Yoke Chung on LinkedIn  . Senior Vice President of Sales Jeff Bassett leads global sales at Footprint focused on introducing global consumer brands to a sustainable alternative to plastic. Jeff joined the Footprint team at the company’s inception from Education Leadership Analytics (ELA), an organization focused on helping private and public school systems achieve scholastic excellence, where he served as the director of communications.   Prior to ELA, Jeff spent nearly 8 years combined in marketing and research roles at Unisource Global Solutions and Commercial Properties Inc. Jeff graduated from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing.   Connect with Jeff Bassett on LinkedIn This Podcast is brought to you by Footprint US  Footprint is a materials science company founded to create a healthier planet. Today, we are inventing and manufacturing solutions that replace short-term use plastic. Learn More: www.footprintus.com Connect with Footprint US Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Youtube  LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to help save the world from drowning in plastic. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Itunes or Libsyn. 
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  • 02 - Planet Healthy Business Objectives | Planet Footprint

    02 - Planet Healthy Business Objectives | Planet Footprint
    Feb 3 2023

    As Andrew Winston emphasized, whether or not you love trees, we need them. So what do we do? What does it take to improve the planet’s conditions with sustainability and for businesses, profitability in mind?

    We always hear about CEOs doing an amazingly in their industry. However, are we praising the right CEOs? Generally, everyone wants to do what it right. The problem is that the targets discussed in the boardroom are short-sighted.

     

    At the end of the day, it’s all about purpose. For businesses, it possible to implement planet-healthy solutions in a cost-effective way - it does not have to be expensive. More than that, businesses alone cannot take on this mission. We need to preserve the democracy, promote the right policies, and vote for those passionate in preserving the climate.

     

    In this episode, Troy and Heather along with our special guest, Andrew Winston discuss the roles businesses and the government play in sustainable environmental efforts.

     

    We may have a long way to, but we can make this work!

     

    In this episode we discuss

     

    • The future of developing technologies to replace plastic
    • Andrew Winston shares his story of ending up in the environmental path
    • When science comes together quickly then knowledge is gained more quickly
    • The advocacy of staying relevant through considering economics, markets, and technology, with problem-solving and profitability
    • By large, people want to do the right thing - bringing more humanity to the business becomes essential
    • What’s going on in the boardroom - the problem is the short-sightedness of targets
    • Humanity’s biggest problems: the climate and democracy
    • The challenges to implementing planet-healthy solutions - are we putting the right metrics?



    Andrew Winston is a globally-recognized expert on megatrends and how to build companies that thrive by serving the world. Named to Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2020 as a “thinker to watch,” he is the author of the bestsellers Green to Gold, The Big Pivot, and most recently, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More than They Take (co-authored with renowned CEO Paul Polman), which is a finalist for the Financial Times & McKinsey Business book of the Year Award. Andrew received degrees in economics, business, and environmental management from Princeton, Columbia, and Yale.



    Connect with Andrew Winston on LinkedIn and Twitter @AndrewWinston 

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    Senior Vice President of Sales Jeff Bassett leads global sales at Footprint focused on introducing global consumer brands to a sustainable alternative to plastic. Jeff joined the Footprint team at the company’s inception from Education Leadership Analytics (ELA), an organization focused on helping private and public school systems achieve scholastic excellence, where he served as the director of communications.

     

    Prior to ELA, Jeff spent nearly 8 years combined in marketing and research roles at Unisource Global Solutions and Commercial Properties Inc. Jeff graduated from Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

     

    Connect with Jeff Bassett on LinkedIn



    This Podcast is brought to you by Footprint US 

    Footprint is a materials science company founded to create a healthier planet. Today, we are inventing and manufacturing solutions that replace short-term use plastic.

    Learn More: www.footprintus.com



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    LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone who wants to help save the world from drowning in plastic. Listen to previous episodes on Spotify, Itunes or Libsyn. 
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