Send us a textIn this week’s episode of Happy Planet we meet Bernard Hidier, Co-Founder of Finsulate.  The serial impact-entrepreneur shares his story of how the sea urchin inspired his company’s totally unique approach to marine anti-fouling. Bernard is a French-born entrepreneur living in the US. He’s a brilliant, energetic serial entrepreneur who is as philosophical in his approach to business building as he is pragmatic. And that combo seems to be working. In this podcast we’ll learn:What is biomimicry?How sea urchins inspired Finsulate?How the French used to think "innovation" was heretical and how - fortunately - that has changed.How they are going about rolling out this business?What’s different about startups in France and the USHow Finsulate is raising capital.What advice Bernard has for other entrepreneurs.FinsulateBernard HidierNew England Ocean ClustersSupport the showListen on Apple , Spotify, our website, or pretty much anywhere you listen to podcasts! I'd like to thank our sponsors: Gulf of Maine Research Institute and Bold Ocean Ventures have partnered to create a mission-driven venture capital fund, supporting the growth of innovative, sustainable ocean-related businesses. Startup Marin Skincare has rocketed thanks to products made with Maine-lobster-derived glycoprotein that work on eczema and dry skin. Former guest on our show and co-Founder Patrick Breeding is offering listeners a 20% discount on their skincare products. Type HAPPYPLANET into the coupon code field! Spark No. 9, ensures that companies - and startups - have successful product launches by testing their products online. Remove the guesswork before you launch! Promotional and program partners include ...

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