Episode 48 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Becky Yang, venture partner at Everywhere Ventures, previously an operator in high-growth startups, with 20 years of experience in finance, tech, and climate investing and consulting. She chats with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, co-founder and CEO of WATS, a waste data management company driving cost savings and waste diversion for multi-site businesses. Meredith shares her journey in co-founding WATS and its innovative solutions to create more sustainable systems. Meredith also discusses the future of waste management, promoting best practices for zero-waste operations while supporting sustainability and local economies.

In this episode, you will hear:

WATS' mission to drive cost savings and waste diversion using data.
The complexities of zero-waste operations in urban environments like New York City.
Utilizing AI and automation to enhance recycling processes and boost operational efficiency.
Challenges in the waste management sector such as time constraints and insufficient incentives.
Measuring the impact of waste management on carbon emissions and sustainability.

Learn more about Becky Yang | Everywhere Ventures

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyyangprofile/

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Learn more about Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli | WATS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithdf/

Website: https://www.getwats.com/