Refurbi - Turning Latin America's e-waste crisis into a profitable, circular smartphone business
Refurbi is transforming Latin America's massive e-waste problem into a profitable circular economy solution, generating $7.5M in annual revenue while making quality smartphones accessible to millions. With 1.3 million tons of electronic waste piling up annually and only 3% properly managed, co-founders Sebastian and Sylvia have built the region's most trusted refurbished device ecosystem.Listen to Sebastian share how they've achieved profitability from day one through data-driven operations, secured exclusive partnerships with Apple and Samsung, and created a business model so efficient they sell devices before paying suppliers. From their high-tech warehouse in Bogota to their expansion into Mexico's 30-40 million device market, discover how Refurbi is capturing the proven global refurbished smartphone opportunity that represents 20% of sales in developed markets but remains largely untapped in Latin America.At 39:35 sustainability expert Carolina Ocampo-Maya joins for the Investor Talk segment, sharing insights from her facility visit and why this circular economy model represents both strong returns and measurable environmental impact.Hosted by Maaike Doyer, founder of Epic Angels.
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Salva Health - AI breast cancer detection for underserved women
Salva Health is tackling breast cancer screening accessibility with their portable device Julieta, which delivers screening results in under 5 minutes without requiring medical professionals or internet connectivity - reaching underserved women who would otherwise never get tested.Listen to the story of Valentina, the founder of Salva Health, as she tackles the challenge of late-stage breast cancer detection in Latin America and builds a scalable solution to bring life-saving screening to women in remote communities.Angel investor Luz Stella Gomez joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (24:00).Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
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Living Roots - Data driven biological fertilizer that boosts yields and regenerates soil
Listen to the story of Avika Narula and Abhi Agarwal from Living Roots. Living Roots from Thailand is dedicated to tackling the challenges faced by the agriculture industry today where 98% of fertilizers used are still synthetic, 75% of them are imported for most countries, and one-third of the world’s farmland is already degraded. Living Roots provides data-driven biological fertilizer manufactured locally that boosts yields and regenerates soil — at the cost of synthetics.At publication of this episode, Living Roots is actively raising funds.Angel investor Eva Nixon Wang joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (scroll to 40:30). Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
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Arogga - Bangladesh’s #1 Digital Pharmacy
Listen to the story of Rosina Mazumder and Yawar Mehboob from Arogga. Arogga is dedicated to tackling the challenges faced by the healthcare system in Bangladesh today - unregulated, small, poorly stocked pharmacies where 30% of the medicines available are counterfeit. By providing 100% genuine, convenient, and cheaper medicines, Arogga is Bangladesh's number 1 digital pharmacy. They are building the healthcare ecosystem in Bangladesh.At publication of this episode, Arogga is actively raising funds.Angel investor Megha Kalani joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (29:00).Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
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Altai Casting - A single platform for actors, agents, casting directors, and studios
Altai Casting from Australia is transforming the entertainment industry by connecting artists with global opportunities while streamlining workflows for casting directors, agents, and production clients, all through a single platform. Listen to the story of Renee and Josh, the founders of Altai, as they tackle the challenges of a manual and fragmented casting process through their platform that caters to the entire industry: from artists to studios. Angel investor Hayley Limpkin joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (24:00).Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
Epic Angels is globally the largest women-only angel investment network, investing in APAC & LATAM. Epic Angels provides women with a platform to invest, learn, and help incubate more female angel investors who want to be part of the thriving startup scene.
This show demystifies angel investing by allowing you to look behind the scenes, meet the startup founders, hear from the investors, and learn about the world of venture capital.
Hosted by investors Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.
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