Surviving a catastrophic plane crash and building a global technology platform to reduce food waste might seem like very different stories. For entrepreneur Mike Osborne, they are deeply connected.
In this episode, Mike speaks to Eimear about how his long-term recovery shaped his sense of responsibility, resilience and purpose, and how that mindset now drives his work with Gander, a technology platform helping retailers sell reduced food in real time rather than throw it away.
Gander takes data from in-store price reductions and delivers it directly to consumers within seconds, enabling supermarkets to clear short-dated stock more efficiently, improve margins and significantly reduce waste. Now operating in multiple countries, the platform is tackling a global issue that affects retailers, suppliers and the environment alike.
Mike reflects on the scale of food waste worldwide; the technical and cultural barriers retailers face and why better use of real-time data could transform both profitability and sustainability. He also speaks candidly about recovery, personal responsibility and the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership and innovation.
A conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience and the practical steps needed to waste less food in a rapidly changing retail landscape.
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