How Cities Are Unlocking Millions in “Invisible” Material Value
25 min
In this insightful interview, Vince Meens, founder and CEO of Maeconomy, shares his journey from tech development to revolutionizing circular construction. Discover how his innovative platform is turning urban materials into valuable, tradable assets, and learn practical strategies for sustainable urban development.
What this episode covers
- Circular construction and urban material reuse
- Digital infrastructure and data pipelines for city materials
- Market timing and incentives for deconstruction and reuse
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction to Maeconomy and Vince Meens
- 00:58Vince Meens: Early Career and Tech Journey
- 01:49Challenges and Choices in Career Development
- 02:46Inspiration Behind Circular Construction
- 04:25Technical Hurdles in Circular Economy
- 07:11Proudest Moments in Maeconomy's Journey
- 08:21How Maeconomy Works with Municipalities
- 13:31Addressing Timing Issues in Material Reuse
- 17:09Lessons from Onboarding Municipalities
- 19:14Go-to-Market Strategies and Insights
- 21:47Engaging Listeners in the Mission
- 23:01Rapid Fire Round and Personal Insights
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