Climate Change… The Zero-Waste Revolution: How Refillable’s Business Model is Changing the Packaging Industry 11 Oct 20239 Oct 2023 I interviewed Rahul Batra and Purav Desai in May 2022. They are the co-founders of Refillable (*), a zero-waste refill service, which creates smart packaging and refill systems to eradicate…
Basics… Uncapped SAFEs 21 Aug 202321 Aug 2023 I have recently been offered the opportunity to invest in a YC cleantech startup, alas via an unpriced SAFE. Pursuant to my personal investment rules, I don't fund uncapped SAFE…
Climate Change… Transforming Tradition: Entrepreneurship and the Fight Against Food Waste in the Middle East 12 Jul 20239 Jul 2023 A Complex Situation The Middle East is known for its rich culture and traditions, often reflected in its cuisine. However, the region faces a disturbing issue: food waste. The Food…
impinv… XR Global – Revolutionizing Global Workplace Training & Development with VR Solutions 19 Apr 202311 Oct 2024 I interviewed Natalie Miller, co-founder and COO of XR Global (*), a company that builds virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality solutions that revolutionize learning and development in emerging markets. What prompted…
Climate Change… FoodTech investment thesis 29 Mar 20235 May 2023 After my previous investment in Procens, a black soldier-fly (BSF) startup located in Argentina, I have recently invested in my second FoodTech company, Softseaweed, a startup offering software and IoT…
Basics… How to Improve your chances of raising a seed round 24 May 202226 Apr 2022 This is a co-authored post with Jorge Goncalves, who is also a lawyer and the co-founder, and CEO of 4YouSee Arenas. We offer some perspectives and tips on how entrepreneurs…
impinv… Real-Life Heroes: Lina and Ted 23 Mar 202222 Mar 2022 Hi, Gaston here. When I chose to invest in Carmachain's pre-seed round almost a year ago, I just envisioned helping the unbanked in emerging markets (starting with Kenya and Nigeria).…
impinv… Omniolytics – automating poultry production best practices 1 Mar 20221 Mar 2022 What prompted you to launch Omniolytics? Omniolytics(*) was launched in 2017, however, the idea was born in 2006 whilst I worked for the leading mobile operator in South Africa, Vodacom.…