EP #10 | Sven Erni, Co-Founder and CEO at Impact Acoustic, on turning down 7-figure sales orders in the war against single-use plastics, recycling myths, and being an innovation rebel.
- Author
- Jessica Schmid
- Published
- Sun 03 Jul 2022
- Episode Link
- None
Episode Summary
Sven Erni is a well-traveled innovator with strong ties to the design & building industry. In 2019 he co-founded, together with Jeffrey Ibanez, the company called Impact Acoustic. They turn single-used materials into high-quality finished products for acoustic comfort in hotels, office spaces, restaurants, and other infrastructures all over the world.
As self-proclaimed 'innovation rebels' in this war against single-use plastic, Impact acoustic is driven by addressing today´s environmental and social challenges through their functional yet beautiful products.
What we talk about
- how Impact Acoustic sources and recycles the plastic bottles for their products and works towards eventually making its own business obsolete,
- actions and leaders needed to create lasting change in banning single-use plastic,
- using 'permanent beta' as a mindset to stay innovative as a fast-growing company,
- collaborations with local researchers and people in production sites such as the Philippines.
About Sven Erni
As a graduate of the École Hôtelière de Lausanne in hospitality management, Sven understands how to create a special customer experience. He understands the importance of how to leverage designers’ ideas while meeting project budgets and day-to-day operational usability of products.
Resources mentioned
- Youtube Video by Impact Acoustic: #wemakeanimpact | End Global Plastic Pollution | Why we stop supplying Coca-Cola, Nestlé and co.
- The Good Plastic Company, The Netherlands
- Parley
- Switzerland's CO2 Act
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