In this episode,
is joined by
and Enrique Molina from
to explore how capital can be deployed with purpose to accelerate the circular economy. From personal stories to portfolio-level insight, this conversation shows how values-based investing can be compatible with venture returns.
and
unpack the urgency of systems change, how storytelling shapes capital flows, and why they believe Europe’s sustainability movement is at a critical inflection point, despite the headwinds.
Here’s what’s covered:
- 02:18 Qi Impact Capital’s Holistic Investment Thesis
- 03:27 Guenther’s Journey: From PwC to Circularity Champion
- 05:34 Why Capital is the Catalyst for Circular Innovation
- 06:37 Narratives, Regulation & the Sustainability Backlash
- 08:50 Storytelling, Identity & Investment Decision-Making
- 13:30 What ‘Conscious Capital’ Really Means
- 17:17 Case Studies: OceanSafe, Vital & ID Genève
- 22:53 Designing Products for Reusability & Impact
- 25:41 The Financial Returns Behind Circular Success
- 29:45 Tensions in Consumer Behavior: Circular vs. Fast Fashion
