Trash Talk: Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli with Becky Yang
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Episode 48 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Becky Yang, venture partner at Everywhere Ventures, previously an operator in high-growth startups, with 20 years of experience in finance, tech, and climate investing and consulting. She chats with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, co-founder and CEO of WATS, a waste data management company driving cost savings and waste diversion for multi-site businesses. Meredith shares her journey in co-founding WATS and its innovative solutions to create more sustainable systems. Meredith also discusses the future of waste management, promoting best practices for zero-waste operations while supporting sustainability and local economies.
In this episode, you will hear:
- WATS' mission to drive cost savings and waste diversion using data.
- The complexities of zero-waste operations in urban environments like New York City.
- Utilizing AI and automation to enhance recycling processes and boost operational efficiency.
- Challenges in the waste management sector such as time constraints and insufficient incentives.
- Measuring the impact of waste management on carbon emissions and sustainability.
Learn more about Becky Yang | Everywhere Ventures
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyyangprofile/
Website: https://everywhere.vc/
Learn more about Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli | WATS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithdf/
Website: https://www.getwats.com/
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