Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future

Illuminating Sustainability: How SunSign is Revolutionizing Parking Signage

When a smart business owner sees a gap in the market, innovation follows. That’s exactly what happened with Cliff Hoinowsky, founder of Sunsign, who recognized the need for more visible and sustainable parking signs—and turned that insight into a game-changing green product.
In this episode, we dive into:🌞 How Sunsign is using solar technology to improve visibility and efficiency♻️ The business challenges of bringing a new sustainable product to market🚀 What it takes to identify a market gap and turn it into a thriving business
If you love practical sustainability solutions and the entrepreneurial journey behind green innovation, this one’s for you!

From Challenge to Change: Rethinking Carbon Footprints with Arbor

In this episode of Green Disruptors, Megan Kjar speaks with Abdullah Choudhry, CIO and founder of Arbor, about the challenges businesses face in tracking their carbon footprint and how Arbor is innovating solutions to make sustainability more accessible and actionable. Abdullah shares his background, the unique selling proposition of Arbor, and the importance of building relationships within supply chains to reduce emissions. The conversation also touches on the business cases for sustainability, future developments in financing, and the philosophy of continuous learning and adaptation in the face of challenges.
 
Keywords
sustainability, carbon footprint, Arbor, clean energy, business growth, technology, climate change, supply chain, green tech, innovation
 
 
 

From Fertilizer Sales to Financial Inclusion: Usman Javaid and Ricult's Journey

Join us on Green Disruptors as host Megan Kjar explores the innovative journey of Usman Javaid, founder and CEO of Ricult, providing agriculture and financial inclusion in rural economies. Born in Pakistan, Usman's career shifted from selling fertilizers to pioneering digital financial platforms, like EasyPesa, which revolutionized how rural communities access banking without smartphones.
His story unfolds further as he delves into his startup, Ricult, co-founded with MIT colleagues. This tech-driven platform empowers farmers in Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam, utilizing AI to enhance agricultural productivity and enable access to affordable credit.
Discover how Usman tackles major rural challenges, like high-interest loans and climate change impact, by providing actionable insights and sustainable practices. Witness the profound difference Ricult makes, from increasing local farmer profitability to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through innovative techniques.
Beyond increasing productivity, Usman shares an inspiring vision: leveraging technology for addressing crucial global issues such as food security, financial inclusion, and climate change. He is passionate that everyone can use whatever skills they possess to make a profound difference and impact on the lives of others.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on paving the way for a more sustainable and equitable future in global agriculture.