Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio! In this episode, we’re joined by Patrick Hypscher — circular business strategist and host of Circularity.fm. With a background spanning philosophy, economics, startups and global corporates, Patrick offers a thoughtful and deeply practical perspective on how technology can unlock circular economy models.

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio! In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli are joined by Katie Hanton-Parr, the visionary founder of Baboodle - a circular rental platform specifically designed for baby equipment.

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio! In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Jo Weston are joined by Yann Toutant, CEO and Co-founder of Black Winch who are the world's exclusive authority in Product-As-A-Service (PaaS) solutions. 

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio! In this episode our hosts Barry O’Kane and Tandi Tuakli are joined by Ryan Atkins, the co-founder and CEO of Supercycle - a circular commerce platform that enables rental and resale natively in Shopify.

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio! In this episode our hosts are joined by Lucy Wishart, lecturer in Circular Economy and Sustainable Transformations at the University of Edinburgh and they talk about about how rental models fit into academic, practical, and social aspects of circularity.

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio! In this episode our hosts Tandi Tuakli and Barry O’Kane had a fascinating conversation with Leah Pollen, a specialist in profitability and circular strategies within the used electronics market, particularly mobile devices. 

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio! In the first episode of the new Season we sit down with Danai Osmond, founder of Refulfil, a rental commerce and operations consultancy. Danai shares his unique journey—from serving as an army officer to working as a data analyst at Bloomberg, and then joining the net-zero laundry startup Oxwash, where he tackled the challenges of scaling a 24/7 operation.

Get ready to dive deep into the transformative impact of technology on the second-hand market, pushing boundaries and fostering a new era of digital thrift. We’ll talk pricing and quality control, delve into shopping experiences for consumers and sellers alike, and reveal how innovations are shaping a new future for the industry.

In this compelling episode, dive into the exploration of different marketplace models, from managed marketplaces to peer-to-peer platforms. Our hosts and guests untangle the complexities of pricing, underline the critical need for quality control, and shed light on optimising the shopping experience for both buyers and sellers in the re-commerce context.