Mikela is the co-founder & CEO of Greyparrot, the leading AI waste analytics platform for the circular economy on a mission to increase transparency and automation in waste management and unlock the financial value of waste. Greyparrot’s vision is to create a world where every piece of waste is valued as a resource. Greyparrot is recognized as one of “Europe's 100 Hottest Startups” by WIRED in 2021 and “100 most promising AI companies” globally by CB Insights.
Greyparrot is backed by Una Terra, Unreasonable Group, Speedinvest, Closed Loop Partners, TI Capital, and Plug and Play, among others.
0:00 The state of the waste management industry
6:14 Waste contamination, waste purity
9:01 Major challenges of the recycling industry
12:45 Greyparrot’s material monitoring system
18:00 How much is our waste worth?
19:34 Waste management market structure in developed economies
21:50 How to measure the success of Greyparrot’s implementation
25:14 Computer vision systems powering Greyparrot
34:34 Why apply computer vision to waste management
37:04 Finding product/market fit and recruiting design clients
45:32 Raising capital - creating a system around fundraising
54:25 Greyparrot’s culture: culture fit vs culture add
01:01:47 The future of the circular economy
Links:
Ellen MacArthur Foundation: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greyparrotai/
Newsletter: https://www.greyparrot.ai/stories
Work at Greyparrot: https://www.greyparrot.ai/careers
At Dawn, we invest in visionary leaders who move the world forward. Learn more at https://dawn-gv.com
With questions about Forward contact us at forward@dawnglobalventures.com
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Betrayal: Weekly
Betrayal Weekly is back for a brand new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack. And make sure to check out Seasons 1-4 of Betrayal, along with Betrayal Weekly Season 1.