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Bringing Chemical Innovation to Market with Eric Appelman of Aduro Clean Technologies - Ep. 260
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Scaling up chemical recycling technologies is transforming how the industry tackles plastics waste and circularity. Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer of Aduro Clean Technologies, joins Victoria Meyer to discuss Aduro’s journey, from innovative pilot projects to a commercial demonstration plant in the Netherlands, following their NASDAQ listing. The conversation covers the challenges of commercializing and financing new technology, the crucial role of established partners, and the value of risk management in scaling sustainable solutions.
Victoria and Eric also dig into how regulations, market expectations, and infrastructure are impacting the adoption of recycled plastics. Their discussion offers practical insights for business leaders looking to build resilient, growth-oriented companies in the evolving landscape of chemical recycling.
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Listen in as Victoria and Eric discuss the following:
- Aduro’s breakthrough approach to plastics recycling
- Moving from lab innovation to commercial plant
- Market shifts: from promises to practicality
- Regulation’s impact on plastics circularity
- Leadership lessons for chemical industry startups
Killer Quote: "You as a leader, are you able to take the blows? Because in the 10 to 15 years to market, the world is going to go through at least 3 radical changes… That ability, that agility is crucial.” - Eric Appelman