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In this episode, we sit down with Alberto Aguilar, Founder & CEO of Plantaform. During the conversation, Alberto opens up about the roller coaster year that reshaped the company — from losing his co-founder to entering the U.S. market, winning the CES Best of Innovation Award, and launching Plantafarm, a groundbreaking solution for growing food sustainably in desert climates. Tune in for his inspiring story!

In this conversation, you’ll discover:
How Plantaform rebuilt after a sudden co-founder departure
What it takes to launch new markets, secure major grants, and pivot globally
The top mindset qualities you need to succeed as a founder

Tune in to get inspired and learn what it truly takes to build an industry from scratch in today’s fast-paced world!

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Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned business owner, or just someone looking for motivation, this podcast offers real, actionable insights from people who’ve been where you are. Join us on this journey to discover what it truly means to be irrepressible!

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Chapters

00:00 Intro
01:00 One year later — biggest changes at Plantaform
02:24 Co-founder departure and impact on leadership
04:56 Epiphany moment: going all-in & pivoting
06:52 Opening the U.S. market
07:23 Dragons’ Den & awards
08:31 Winning CES Best of Innovation
18:55 Relationship-based business in the Middle East
19:56 Opening the Saudi Arabia office
20:20 Introducing Plantafarm
21:24 Why vertical farming struggles
22:48 Water conservation + pyramid greenhouse design
23:51 Fog-based system explanation
39:42 Team sacrifices & perseverance
44:14 Why farming must be profitable again
45:32 Bringing in a 30-year agritech expert
46:45 Building prototypes & winning grants
52:46 What Canada gains from this innovation
53:13 Becoming a father
54:08 Balancing family & startup
1:00:59 Advice for founders
1:02:13 Pivoting to bigger problems
1:03:25 The book that reshaped the company
1:04:02 Outro