Bim Bam Boo's guest appearances

Bim Bam Boo

Social Entrepreneur

By All Means

The tech.mn Podcast

Caroline Karanja

Amanda LaGrange

Deepinder Singh

Lori Most

Danielle Steer

Zoë Levin

Mondo Davison

Aneela Idnani

Amanda Heyman

Mary Rick

Melissa Kjolsing

Dario Otero

Safeena Husain

Jim Smith

Stacy Flynn

OwlTail

Zoë Levin saw opportunity in the toilet paper aisle to create a high design brand committed to sustainability. Armed with a $10,000 Kickstarter fund and a whole lot of moxie, she believed she could compete against the likes of Procter &amp; Gamble and Kimberly-Clark. Bim Bam Boo, made of fast-growing bamboo fiber and packaged in colorful paper wraps, launched in 2018 at a direct-to-consumer brand. Levin quickly learned that even the savviest online shoppers rarely order toilet paper online—it’s one of those staples people tend to run to the store to pick up. She was limping forward, trying to elevate an everyday product by promoting the benefits bamboo and cautioning consumers that 27,000 trees are flushed down the toilet every day in the U.S. And then the Covid-19 pandemic drove people into lockdown/stock up mode, setting off the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. “Suddenly I knew: I had the most wanted product in the entire world.” With very little inventory on hand, but a manufacturing process in place utilizing a highly regenerative material, Levin was able to step up production and get on the shelves at Whole Foods. Today, Bim Bam Boo is sold in 1,800 stores nationwide including select Target and Fresh Thyme stores. Levin says she’s just getting started. She recently added bamboo wet wipes, paper towel and facial tissue to the collection and is in the midst of raising her first $1 million seed round. “The future of the supply chain—the future of the paper industry—is at a crossroads,” Levin says. “I truly believe that we will be one of the major players solving the climate crisis through paper.” Back to the ClassroomInnovating on basic products is becoming commonplace, driven by consumer demand, says Danielle Campeau, incoming associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. “Students tend to think about big, flashy tech ventures, but we always encourage them to think about innovation in unique, underestimated areas.” Consumers crave socially minded brands, giving Bim Bam Boo an opportunity to disrupt a category that is owned by large companies. “Sustainability is the new standard,” Campeau says.

Zoë Levin saw opportunity in the toilet paper aisle to create a high design brand committed to sustainability. Armed with a $10,000 Kickstarter fund and a whole lot of moxie, she believed she could compete against the likes of Procter &amp; Gamble and Kimberly-Clark. Bim Bam Boo, made of fast-growing bamboo fiber and packaged in colorful paper wraps, launched in 2018 at a direct-to-consumer brand. Levin quickly learned that even the savviest online shoppers rarely order toilet paper online—it’s one of those staples people tend to run to the store to pick up. She was limping forward, trying to elevate an everyday product by promoting the benefits bamboo and cautioning consumers that 27,000 trees are flushed down the toilet every day in the U.S. And then the Covid-19 pandemic drove people into lockdown/stock up mode, setting off the great toilet paper shortage of 2020. “Suddenly I knew: I had the most wanted product in the entire world.” With very little inventory on hand, but a manufacturing process in place utilizing a highly regenerative material, Levin was able to step up production and get on the shelves at Whole Foods. Today, Bim Bam Boo is sold in 1,800 stores nationwide including select Target and Fresh Thyme stores. Levin says she’s just getting started. She recently added bamboo wet wipes, paper towel and facial tissue to the collection and is in the midst of raising her first $1 million seed round. “The future of the supply chain—the future of the paper industry—is at a crossroads,” Levin says. “I truly believe that we will be one of the major players solving the climate crisis through paper.” Back to the Classroom Innovating on basic products is becoming commonplace, driven by consumer demand, says Danielle Campeau, incoming associate dean of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. “Students tend to think about big, flashy tech ventures, but we always encourage them to think about innovation in unique, underestimated areas.” Consumers crave socially minded brands, giving Bim Bam Boo an opportunity to disrupt a category that is owned by large companies. “Sustainability is the new standard,” Campeau says.

116. Bim Bam Boo Founder/CEO Zoë Levin

Zoë Levin, Founder and CEO of Bim Bam Boo and the TP Queen herself, joins The tech.mn Podcast to talk CPG, using improv to "yes and" your way to brilliant ideas, and becoming a "forest-saving superhero" when you wipe.tech.mn on TwitterBETA on TwitterCasey Shultz on TwitterShacarria Scott on TwitterBim Bam Boo on TwitterZoë Levin on Twitter

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoelillian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoë Levin</a>, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://bimbamboopaper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bim Bam Boo</a> and the TP Queen herself, joins The <a href="http://tech.mn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tech.mn</a> Podcast to talk CPG, using improv to "yes and" your way to brilliant ideas, and becoming a "forest-saving superhero" when you wipe.<a href="https://twitter.com/TECHdotMN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tech.mn on Twitter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/betadotmn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BETA on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/alaskacasey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casey Shultz on Twitter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Shacarria_Scott" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shacarria Scott on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/BimBamBooPaper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bim Bam Boo on Twitter</a><a href="https://twitter.com/zzooee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoë Levin on Twitter</a>

The tech.mn Podcast: Her Royal TP Highness With Zoë Levin of Bim Bam Boo

For extended show notes, see https://tonyloyd.com/zoe-levin   Trees Should Capture Carbon, Not Crap We know the problems with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions: Climate change, rising sea levels, flooding, droughts, wildfires, ocean acidification, climate refugees, political instability, and a lot more.  We know that it’s important to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere and the oceans. We can do that by reducing the production of CO2. We can also do that by capturing CO2 in carbon sinks.  In the US, forests store 14% of our annual CO2 emissions. Trees are a valuable, and powerful carbon sink.  And yet, in the United States, 27,000 trees are flushed down the toilet every day.  And here’s another problem. Paper-making is a toxic process. It uses toxic chemicals. It creates air and water pollution. This is especially a problem for people with chemical sensitivities.  Zoë Levin calls herself “The toilet paper queen.” She is the Founder and CEO of Bim Bam Boo. They make sustainability-focused, health-forward essentials from fast-growing bamboo.  Last year, they experienced 900% growth in annual revenue. And they saved 1.2 million pounds of virgin forest from getting flushed down the toilet.  Help Launching and Growing a Business with a Social Mission: If you need help thinking about these questions, take one of the free self-assessments at CultureShift.com.  If you need help thinking about your strategy to start and grow a business with a social mission, you can schedule a complimentary strategy call.  Also, we have provided a full transcript of this conversation at https://tonyloyd.com/zoe-levin.  Learn More About Zoë Levin and Bim Bam Boo:  Bim Bam Boo: https://bimbamboopaper.com Bim Bam Boo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bimbamboopaper Bim Bam Boo Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bimbamboopaper Bim Bam Boo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bimbamboopaper Lunar Startups: https://www.lunarstartups.org Free Self-Assessments: https://cultureshift.com/assessments Complimentary Strategy Call: https://cultureshift.com/strategy 

For extended show notes, see <a href="https://tonyloyd.com/zoe-levin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tonyloyd.com/zoe-levin</a> Trees Should Capture Carbon, Not Crap We know the problems with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions: Climate change, rising sea levels, flooding, droughts, wildfires, ocean acidification, climate refugees, political instability, and a lot more. We know that it’s important to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere and the oceans. We can do that by reducing the production of CO2. We can also do that by capturing CO2 in carbon sinks. In the US, forests store 14% of our annual CO2 emissions. Trees are a valuable, and powerful carbon sink. And yet, in the United States, 27,000 trees are flushed down the toilet every day. And here’s another problem. Paper-making is a toxic process. It uses toxic chemicals. It creates air and water pollution. This is especially a problem for people with chemical sensitivities. Zoë Levin calls herself “The toilet paper queen.” She is the Founder and CEO of Bim Bam Boo. They make sustainability-focused, health-forward essentials from fast-growing bamboo. Last year, they experienced 900% growth in annual revenue. And they saved 1.2 million pounds of virgin forest from getting flushed down the toilet.  Help Launching and Growing a Business with a Social Mission: If you need help thinking about these questions, take one of the <a href="https://cultureshift.com/assessments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free self-assessments</a> at <a href="http://CultureShift.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CultureShift.com</a>. If you need help thinking about your strategy to start and grow a business with a social mission, you can schedule a <a href="https://cultureshift.com/strategy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">complimentary strategy call</a>. Also, we have provided a full transcript of this conversation at <a href="https://tonyloyd.com/zoe-levin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tonyloyd.com/zoe-levin</a>. Learn More About Zoë Levin and Bim Bam Boo: <ul><li>Bim Bam Boo: <a href="https://bimbamboopaper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bimbamboopaper.com</a> </li><li>Bim Bam Boo on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bimbamboopaper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bimbamboopaper</a> </li><li>Bim Bam Boo Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bimbamboopaper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bimbamboopaper</a> </li><li>Bim Bam Boo on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bimbamboopaper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bimbamboopaper</a> </li><li>Lunar Startups: <a href="https://www.lunarstartups.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lunarstartups.org</a> </li><li>Free Self-Assessments: <a href="https://cultureshift.com/assessments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cultureshift.com/assessments</a> </li><li>Complimentary Strategy Call: <a href="https://cultureshift.com/strategy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cultureshift.com/strategy</a> </li></ul>

The Urgency to Go Tree Free, with Zoë Levin, Bim Bam Boo