LOOPED IN with Carl Warkentin
The podcast about understanding, building and managing circular business models - this is the place where we dive deep into the future of business, sustainability, and circular economy. After a decade of entrepreneurial experience as a founder and investor, Carl had countless, meaningful behind-the-scenes conversations about how we can reshape industries, close the loop, and create real impact. And now, we want to bring these conversations to you.
On Looped In, Carl sits down with entrepreneurs, business owners, venture capitalists, and policymakers who are at the forefront of change. Together, we’ll explore innovative business models, breakthrough technologies, and the regulations shaping the circular economy.
Podcasting since 2025 • 17 episodes
LOOPED IN with Carl Warkentin
Latest Episodes
Inside China’s Circular Textile Revolution: From Manufacturing to Recycling with CKG Director Vincent Djen
What does a truly circular textile business look like when you operate both a factory floor and a recycling line? We sit down with entrepreneur Vincent Jin to map the entire loop—from shrinking order sizes and digitized sewing lines to China’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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49:45
The K-Resale Playbook: Brand-Led Re-Commerce in Korea with Seah Joo from Relay
What if secondhand felt as polished as buying new—and actually grew brand loyalty? We sit down with Relay, the Korean recommerce engine powering white‑label resale for major fashion groups and department stores, to unpack how trust, speed, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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46:02
Scaling Upcycling: How MOOT Turns Textile Waste into Profit with CEO Michael Pfeifer
What if the clothes, uniforms, and textiles your company discards could become a source of revenue instead of a disposal expense? Michael Brenner, co-founder of Mood, reveals how industrial-scale upcycling is transforming the textile waste land...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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43:46
From Policy to Action: Building CIRCULAR REPUBLIC with Susanne Kadner
Susanne Kadner's journey from climate science to circular economy pioneer reveals a profound shift in how we approach environmental challenges. Rather than focusing on restrictions, circular economy offers a positive vision of innovation and re...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:32
War Over Resources: Building Local, Circular Supply Chains with Lisa Morales-Hellebo from REFASHIOND Ventures
Lisa Morales-Hellebo takes us on a captivating journey from her DIY beginnings in the Bronx to becoming a pioneering force in reshaping global supply chains. Her story reveals how necessity and curiosity led her through roles in design, tech st...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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55:53