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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 33 MIN

Bug Business: The Startup Turning Waste into Wealth

from The Samuele Tini Show - where business, innovation, and sustainability converge · host Samuele Tini

In this fascinating episode of The Samuele Tini Show, meet Tommie Hooft, CEO and co-founder of Proteen, an innovative startup transforming waste management and agriculture in East Africa using Black Soldier Flies (BSF). Key Points: Discover how tiny insects can revolutionize waste management by turning organic waste into high-quality fertilizer. How Proteen's unique approach using BSF tackles both environmental issues and economic challenges. Practical insights on regenerative agriculture and circular economy solutions. Why turning waste into wealth is not just good for the environment—but also good business. Join us to understand how innovative startups like Proteen are reshaping sustainability in Africa, turning small insects into big impact.

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