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Vojtech Vosecky on Building a Career in the Circular Economy

Nov 14, 2025
Vojtech Vosecky, a circular economist and LinkedIn Top Green Voice, shares his transformation from jobless to a leading figure in the circular economy. He discusses essential skills for breaking into this field, emphasizing that diverse backgrounds can contribute. Vojtech contrasts superficial corporate claims with genuine circular practices and highlights the unexpected business advantages of adopting circularity. He also provides insight into city-scale planning, AI's role in sustainability, and encourages a culture of proactive learning and problem-solving.
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ANECDOTE

Unemployed To Circular Economy Leader

  • Vojtech described being unemployed, discovering environmental engineering, and moving countries to study circular economy.
  • He then grew a LinkedIn following from 3,000 to 166,000 over a few years and built his career from that platform.
ADVICE

Write Distinctive, Hook-First LinkedIn Posts

  • Write original content that sounds like you and use AI only to assist, not replace your voice.
  • Hook readers in the first two lines, keep posts short, and focus on educating rather than selling.
INSIGHT

Circularity Must Be Core To Succeed

  • Companies that truly succeed in circularity embed it into their DNA and solve customer problems people pay for.
  • Circular initiatives work best when linked to core business value, not as superficial add-ons.
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