From Ghetto to Forbes 30 Under 30 - Maziar Nodehi CEO & Founder of Biocircular Fiber

CEO and Founder of Biocircular Fiber, Maziar Nodehi, shares his journey from building Sweden’s largest youth club at 13 to launching Spain’s first hemp processing facility in Seville. In this conversation with Christian at The Pool Podcast, Maziar discusses B2B sales, scaling SaaS, his experience at Serendipity, the EU’s Digital Product Passport, and the path to building a circular materials business in Andalusia. He also talks about local impact, market readiness, and practical advice for new founders.What you’ll learn:- Early entrepreneurship: community projects and events in Sweden- Breaking into business without a degree and fast-tracking career growth- Serendipity culture, B2B sales playbooks, and SaaS scaling- Why Spain for hemp processing and the Sevillian location decision- EU Digital Product Passport and implications for textiles, packaging, and construction- Hemp fiber benefits, supply chain localization, and circular economy- Building with local partners in Andalusia and market education- Forbes 30 Under 30 experience