EPISODE · Oct 26, 2020 · 50 MIN
450 Save the Environment AND Healthier Plants w/ Better Soil (Brian Scott, PittMoss)
from Going Deep with Aaron Watson · host Aaron Watson
Planting soil hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years. Brian Scott wants to change that. Brian is the CEO of PittMoss, a Pittsburgh startup that creates a recycled/upcycled substitute for peat moss. Pittmoss has been proven in greenhouse trials to outgrow all current peat-based potting soil products when mixed with these products or when plants are grown in nutrient-enriched Pittmoss alone. He is currently leading a company pivot to the retail market. Brian originally invested in the company as an angel investor, and took over the company when the founder moved on for family reasons. In this episode, Brian and Aaron discuss leading a company through growth, the negative environmental impact of peat moss, and the company’s fundraising history, including money from Mark Cuban. Sign up for a Weekly Email that will Expand Your Mind. Brian Scott’s Challenge; Let’s make Pittsburgh the first peat-free city. Connect with Brian Scott Linkedin Instagram Twitter YouTube PittMoss Website Text Me What You Think of This Episode 412-278-7680 Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy. How? Click here and Learn more. We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs. Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify
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Planting soil hasn’t changed much in the last 50 years. Brian Scott wants to change that. Brian is the CEO of PittMoss, a Pittsburgh startup that creates a recycled/upcycled substitute for peat moss. Pittmoss has been proven in greenhouse trials to outgrow all current peat-based potting soil products when mixed with these products or when plants are grown in nutrient-enriched Pittmoss alone. He is currently leading a company pivot to the retail market. Brian originally invested in the company as an angel investor, and took over the company when the founder moved on for family reasons. In this episode, Brian and Aaron discuss leading a company through growth, the negative environmental impact of peat moss, and the company’s fundraising history, including money from Mark Cuban. Sign up for a Weekly Email that will Expand Your Mind. Brian Scott’s Challenge; Let’s make Pittsburgh the first peat-free city. Connect with Brian Scott Linkedin Instagram Twitter YouTube PittMoss Website Text Me What You Think of This Episode 412-278-7680 Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy. How? Click here and Learn more. We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs. Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify
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