Scaling Sustainable Innovation: The Botallow Story w/ Sara Corleison and Jane James

What does it take to turn a traditional agricultural by product into a high-value cosmetic export?In our studio interview today at The MOST 100.4 FM on the Govett Quilliam Business Hour, Jordan McFadyen spoke with Sara Corleison and Jane James, the co-founders of Botallow. Their journey from a "cake mixer in the kitchen" to contract manufacturing for international markets is a textbook example of lean start-up methodology and strategic pivoting.Business Insights from the Episode:- The Pivot: Recognising the gap in the market for cosmetic-grade raw materials vs. finished consumer goods.- Strategic Support: Utilising the Venture Taranaki scale-up grants and the "Power Up" accelerator to bridge the gap between "paddock and port."- The Science of Trust: Partnering with Massey University to validate ancestral wisdom with hard data.- The Co-Founder Dynamic: How to balance visionary strategy with operational discipline.If you are interested in the intersection of Ag-Tech, Biotech, and Beauty, this is an episode you cannot miss.