
Hidden Talent Season 2 Episode 1 features Lukas Friedemann, an entrepreneur, startup mentor, and advisor. As the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of The Equal Food Co., he is also the ambassador of all crooked fruits and veggies in Spain and Portugal. 🥑
In this episode, Lukas shares his unique career path from studying International Relations and aspiring to become a Diplomat, to co-founding 2 impact-oriented companies. Lukas' story is not only full of multicultural insights but also highlights a lot of valuable lessons for young entrepreneurs or those who just enter the job market.
Episode Overview:
00:00 - Welcome to Season 2 of Hidden Talent
01:24 - Who is Lukas Friedemann?
03:25 - Studying International Relations and International Policy
06:14 - Human-Centered Design in Africa and Latin America
10:33 - Working at Polymath Ventures
14:30 - Entrepreneurial Mindset in Latin America vs in the USA
17:41 - The jump from a stable position to startup co-founding
20:53 - Building in the food and beverage industry
27:09 - The pains and gains of closing a company
35:44 - The profitable business of food waste
44:16 - Future plans and goals
48:39 - Thank you!
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