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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2024 · 29 MIN

Turning plastic waste into low-carbon buildings, with Kidus Asfaw of Kubik

from Another ClimateTech Podcast · host Ryan Grant Little

Kidus Asfaw is the founder of Kubik, an Ethiopian company that upcycles plastic waste into construction material for low-carbon buildings.In this episode we talked about:🏢 How Kubik aspires to be a technology platform for the materials industry, aiming to extend their reach beyond just plastic 🚀 The opportunities for climatetech companies in Sub-Saharan Africa 🌐 Kidus’s career, including time with UNICEF and the World Bank 🎖️ What it’s like to be named as one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in climate🌱 Why he’s optimistic about the future#greenbuilding #recycling #innovation #sustainabledevelopment #Africantech #climatetech👨‍💻 Hiring developers? You need to look at Ukraine, where I've been hiring exclusively since 2018. Set up a no-stress needs assessment at wild.codes/climate. Podcast listeners get $1k off their first hire. 🧑‍💼 Growing your team across Europe? Grab a free consultation and hire without hassle: parakar.eu/climate

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Kidus Asfaw is the founder of Kubik, an Ethiopian company that upcycles plastic waste into construction material for low-carbon buildings. In this episode we talked about: 🏢 How Kubik aspires to be a technology platform for the materials industry, aiming to extend their reach beyond just plastic 🚀 The opportunities for climatetech companies in Sub-Saharan Africa 🌐 Kidus’s career, including time with UNICEF and the World Bank 🎖️ What it’s like to be named as one of Time Magazine’s 100 most ...

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