• Empowering Change Through Reimagining Food Culture: A Conversation with Jamie Crummie

  • Nov 7 2024
  • Length: 49 mins
  • Podcast

Empowering Change Through Reimagining Food Culture: A Conversation with Jamie Crummie

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    Jamie Crummie, the dynamic co-founder of Too Good To Go, joins us to share his transformative journey from a legal career to pioneering a global movement against food waste. Brace yourself for an enlightening conversation that promises to reveal how Jamie's personal values and upbringing—rooted deeply in justice and sustainability—led him to create the world's largest marketplace for surplus food. Discover how his venture is making a positive impact on the planet while providing businesses with innovative solutions to turn potential losses into opportunities.

    Our discussion takes a closer look at the significant role of Too Good To Go in promoting sustainability, particularly in the context of food waste and insecurity. With partnerships ranging from local eateries to retail giants like Whole Foods, Too Good To Go offers a unique "triple win" scenario—consumers enjoy savings, businesses cut waste, and the environment thrives. Jamie gives us a glimpse into the future of food systems, emphasizing that sustainable business practices not only make ecological sense but are commercially savvy as well.

    Throughout our conversation, Jamie underscores the power of passion and mentorship in driving entrepreneurial success. He shares insights on maintaining focus and resilience amidst challenges, painting a vivid picture of how staying true to a vision can lead to global impact. The episode wraps up with a personal touch, where Jamie opens up about his favorite comfort food and shares advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on balancing perfectionism with progress. Tune in to be inspired by Jamie's story and to learn how you too can be a catalyst for change.

    Biography:

    Jamie Crummie is the co-founder of Too Good To Go, the world's largest marketplace for surplus food. With a background in law, Jamie holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Leeds University and a Master’s in Human Rights Law (LLM) from Queen Mary University. His legal training and passion for human rights laid the foundation for his commitment to fighting food waste and promoting sustainable practices.

    Too Good To Go, founded in 2016, is a market-leading app that empowers consumers to save unsold food from restaurants and retailers, ensuring it doesn’t go to waste. The app connects over 80 million users with 135,000 active food businesses across 17 countries, collectively rescuing over 250 million meals. Under Jamie’s leadership, the company has grown into a global movement dedicated to inspiring and empowering individuals to take action against food waste. The mission of Too Good To Go extends beyond technology, fostering a community of “Waste Warriors” who are driving positive change for the planet.

    Jamie’s impact has been widely recognized. He was named an Obama Leader in 2023, Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in 2022, and a Trailblazing Activist in Forbes' 50 Next class of 2021. He has also been honored as One Young World’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020 and included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 in Europe in 2019. Driven by purpose and a vision for a healthier planet, Jamie continues to seek collaborations that support sustainable food systems and environmental impact.


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