The Capitalist Hippie – Détails, épisodes et analyse

A third of all food produced never reaches our plates. Apeel set out to change that—with an idea and a $10,000 prize from a university venture competition that turned into a $2B food-tech disruptor. In this episode, Jenny Du reveals how a plant-based “second skin” is reshaping the global supply chain and keeping produce fresh without plastic, chemicals, or cold storage.

What if the key to fixing food security and boosting property value was hiding in plain sight, right above our heads? MicroHabitat co-founder Orlane Panet is turning unused rooftops into thriving urban farms across 14 cities, with over 400 farms and 3x year-over-year growth. In just 250 sq ft, she’s proving you can grow more than vegetables; you can grow community, resilience, and profit. From climate adaptation to corporate engagement, this is the blueprint for building a purpose-driven business that scales.

What happens when a Google engineer walks away from a high-paying career to fight the climate crisis? He discovers a massive, overlooked problem: there aren’t nearly enough people working on climate solutions—yet millions want to be. In this episode, Eugene Kirpichov, co-founder and executive director of Work on Climate, shares how he’s helping thousands transition into impactful climate careers and why this workforce shift is critical to solving the climate crisis. Whether you’re looking to pivot your career, launch a climate-focused business, or invest in the green economy, this conversation is packed with insights on the biggest opportunities and how you can get involved today.

Stripe, Shopify, and Google are some of the world’s most innovative companies that are working with Carbon Run. Why? Because temporary solutions to climate change, like tree-planting credits, aren’t enough anymore. Carbon Run has stepped up with a revolutionary approach that delivers permanent carbon removal, restores ecosystems and improves biodiversity through enhanced rock weathering and river restoration.

Join us as we speak with Luke Connell, Carbon Run’s CEO and Co-Founder, and Colton Dirksen, their Chief Business Officer. Hear how they’ve gained the trust of global brands, overcome massive challenges, and scaled a model that blends ecological restoration with financial sustainability. Whether you want to be a sustainability-driven builder, an investor, or a climate-innovation enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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In this eye-opening episode of Someone Like You, Mitchell, founder of The Better Butchers, opens up about his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. Learn how he helped scale The Very Good Butchers to a near-billion-dollar valuation, only to face the harsh realities of rapid growth, public markets, and eventual insolvency. Now focused on The Better Butchers, Mitchell reveals his lessons learned, innovative strategies for tackling the future of food, and his vision for sustainable business growth. This episode is packed with insights on resilience, innovation, and the evolving plant-based protein market—perfect for dreamers and doers alike.

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This week, we’re re-airing one of our favourite episodes featuring Felix Böck, Founder & CEO of ChopValue, a certified B Corp based in Vancouver, Canada, that creates high-performance circular economy designs made entirely from recycled bamboo chopsticks. Hailing from South Germany, Felix came to Canada to complete a PhD at the University of British Columbia in Innovation on Composite Materials with bamboo as the main natural fibre resource. Since its founding, ChopValue has recycled and transformed over fifty million chopsticks, diverting them from landfills, and now operates microfactories globally with partners like Vancouver Airport and Cadillac Fairview.

Excitingly, since this episode first aired, ChopValue announced a $15 million investment to launch its Microfactory Venture Platform, aiming to scale its unique microfactory model and further its impact worldwide. This milestone represents a significant step in the company's mission to combine sustainability with innovation, proving that waste can truly be turned into value.

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In this episode of Someone Like You, host Marco Pimentel sits down with Kristy O’Leary, the bold founder of Decade, a consultancy that’s turning traditional business models on their head. From growing up in a social enterprise to challenging the idea that profit and purpose can’t coexist, Kristy shares her bold vision for the future of business.

Kristy doesn’t shy away from controversy. She calls out companies that fail to measure or communicate their impact and questions whether businesses that create more harm than good even deserve to exist. With a proven track record of helping over 100 companies achieve B Corp certification, she argues that innovation and imagination are key to solving the world’s toughest challenges and thriving in uncertain times.

This conversation tackles the myths of greenwashing, the untapped power of impact audits, and the shocking reality that fewer than 10,000 of the world’s 336 million companies follow rigorous frameworks for doing good. Our guest shares why businesses that align profit with regeneration will own the future—and why those that cling to outdated models risk being left behind.

Tune in for a provocative discussion about resilience, bold leadership, and redefining success in today’s economy. It’s a must-listen for anyone who believes businesses can—and should—leave the world better than they found it.

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In this episode of Someone Like You, Anie Rouleau, Founder and CEO of The Unscented Company, shares her inspiring journey of building a purpose-driven business reshaping the cleaning and personal care industry. From starting her company at 43 to challenging entrenched norms, Anie opens up about the struggles and triumphs of creating a brand that prioritizes sustainability, innovation, and social impact.

Anie discusses the uphill battle of competing with industry giants that prioritize artificial fragrances over environmental responsibility. She doesn’t hold back in exposing the barriers faced by B Corp-certified businesses, especially when banks hesitate to support purpose-driven ventures. She also reveals her bold vision for the future: eliminating plastic and liquid packaging as water conservation becomes the next frontier in sustainability.

Please tune in to hear how Anie disrupts the market, stays true to her values, and proves that a small, mission-focused business can thrive in a behemoth-dominated space. It’s a conversation about resilience, innovation, and the power of authenticity.

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