#37 - Kai Paul: The materials revolution will not be televised.

#37 - Kai Paul: The materials revolution will not be televised.

Author: Shan January 12, 2020 Duration: 1:17:15

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Kai Paul is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, surfer and co-founder of the footwear and apparel company Indosole; a company that recycles discarded motor vehicle tyres and converts them into amazing footwear.  Born in Jakarta Indonesia to American parents, Kai completed his University studies in the USA and upon doing some soul-searching, he moved back to Indonesia. Kai has lived frugally in order to pursue his dreams, fulfil curiosities and passions. When Kai and I were communicating prior to the podcast I immediately sensed his enthusiasm and lust for life. I asked Kai what he would consider some of his notable achievements in life and he responded with the following:

-Great relationship with parents and family
-Great friends
-Overcoming selfishness (but still a work in progress)
-Continuing to be open and accepting
-An interest in Human Health and Happiness

I expected to hear a CV style rap-sheet of academic qualifications, business success, his University Basketball achievements etc etc however, his immediate response was relationships and self-improvement. So good. 

Indosole has just turned 10 years,  and Kai believes we are living in the re-industrial revolution, a concept he discusses in his TEDx talk from 2017. On this week's episode, Kai is with me to share his journey, experiences, challenges and hopes for the future.

Indosole
https://indosole.com

Kai's TEDx talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60z-MMpk1fQ

CHARITIES AND CAUSES THAT KAI SUPPORTS AND ADVOCATES FOR:

NSW Rural Fire Service
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

Red Cross Australia
https://www.redcross.org.au

Australian Wildlife Rescue Service
https://www.wires.org.au

Habitat for Humanity
https://www.habitat.org

Community Assist Bali
https://www.instagram.com/communityassistbali/?hl=en

The Indosole "Good Human" initative
https://indosole.com/blogs/good-humans

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/indosole/?hl=en

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/indosole/

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