The Bamboo Journey: How One Man Turned Failure into Success with Bamboo 🎋

Juan Pablo, a bamboo farmer from Guatemala, recently appeared on the Think Bamboo Podcast with host JJ from Switzerland. Juan Pablo shared his story of how he started his bamboo journey 15 years ago with a permacultural project on a piece of land in the rural area of Guatemala. He started with different species of trees and local plants, but due to a lack of funds, he did not have anyone to take care of his plants 24/7. His plants were often stolen by people or damaged by bad weather, which led to him trying many different cultivars.

2# ThinkBamboo PodCast   Season 1, Episode 1 - Juan Pablo Martinez, Wübu In Guatemala (2)

The third episode of the podcast features an insightful interview with Luke D Schüette, Founder & CEO of ReNüTeq, a company based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Luke is a seasoned entrepreneur and architect with a background in structural engineering. For the last 15 years, his focus has been on testing and researching bamboo, including different species and adhesives. In the interview, Luke talks about the potential of using Structural Engineered Bamboo (SEB) as an alternative to traditional building materials such as metal and wood.

#3 ThinkBamboo PodCast: Season 1, Episode 1 - ReNüTeq CEO, Structural Bamboo Made In USA

🎋 ThinkBamboo PodCast : Season 1, Episode 4 -- Dr. Hans Friederich, BambooLogic,  Portugal EU

Today on the ThinkBamboo Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hans Friederich, truly a global authority on bamboo.  Hans is a Dutch geographer with a Ph.D. from the University of Bristol, and he has an impressive background in the field of bamboo. He is a global ambassador for the World Bamboo Organization, and a partner and senior advisor of BambooLogic in the Netherlands.

#4 ThinkBamboo PodCast : Dr. Hans Friederich, BambooLogic,  Portugal EU

Tune into the #ThinkBamboo Podcast, Ep.38,  as JJ sits down with Edouard Sherwood from #CobraTex, a startup revolutionizing bamboo in composite materials. Expand your knowledge of bamboo fiber composites, specifically Bamboo Continuous Strip Fiber Composites. From sports equipment to airplane components, uncover the diverse range of products revolutionizing industry standards. Gain valuable insights from CobraTex, from intellectual property rights to collaborative ventures with leading industrial giants. 

WEB SUMMARY
https://www.thinkbamboo.org/2024/05/29/beyond-carbon-fiber-the-interplanetary-use-case-for-high-tech-bamboo-fiber-composites/

CHAPTERS
[00:01] The Cobra Techs Startup Journey
[03:01] Challenges in Industrializing Bamboo for Composites
[09:03] Advantages of Bamboo Fiber Composites
[15:07] Securing Intellectual Property and Exploring New Frontiers
[24:09] Introduction to CobraTex and Composite Materials
[25:02] Applications in Sports and Leisure
[26:15] Collaborative Projects and the Importance of Investment
[27:24] Collaboration with Major Industrial Companies
[28:10] Pilot Projects and Market Penetration
[29:10] Success Stories and Recognition
[29:35] Bio-based Resin and Bamboo Composites
[30:33] Interest from the Aeronautics and Automotive Industries
[32:45] Challenges in the Automotive Industry
[34:10] Regulations and the Push for Sustainability
[35:12] The Industry's Response to Change
[36:19] The Perception of Bamboo in Europe
[37:07] Contacting CobraTex and Future Events


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Beyond Carbon Fiber: The Interplanetary Use Case for High-Tech Bamboo Fiber Composites

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