Matt Wittek's guest appearances

Matt Wittek

Canada’s Podcast

The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation Podcast

Assurity's Good Business Podcast

Paul Bain

Amanda Munday

LeBron James

Yuri Elkaim

Paul Hawken

Andrew Morgan

Mike Morrison

John McCrea

Phoebe Yu

Mike Ward

Omar Khan

John Evans

Rand Fishkin

Courtney Buhler

Tara-Nicholle Nelson

OwlTail

Matt Wittek, Founder and CEO of Fill it Forward is a social entrepreneur on a mission to inspire the world to reuse. Based in Guelph, ON, The Fill it Forward Company has helped eliminate millions of single-use items from landfills and our oceans. Since 2012, Fill it Forward has helped fund hundreds of clean water projects benefiting communities across the world in an effort to alleviate the global water crisis. Matt has worked with many leading retailers, foodservice operators, universities and brands to promote the use of reusable products. His products and programs are used by millions of people around the world, helping to eliminate plastic bottles and disposable cups from our landfills. His work has been featured on Canada AM, CBC’s The National, Breakfast Television and the Globe and Mail. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwittek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Wittek</a>, Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.fillitforward.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill it Forward</a> is a social entrepreneur on a mission to inspire the world to reuse. Based in Guelph, ON, The Fill it Forward Company has helped eliminate millions of single-use items from landfills and our oceans. Since 2012, Fill it Forward has helped fund hundreds of clean water projects benefiting communities across the world in an effort to alleviate the global water crisis. Matt has worked with many leading retailers, foodservice operators, universities and brands to promote the use of reusable products. His products and programs are used by millions of people around the world, helping to eliminate plastic bottles and disposable cups from our landfills. His work has been featured on Canada AM, CBC’s The National, Breakfast Television and the Globe and Mail. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/canadaspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/canadaspodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/canadaspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/canadaspodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? <a href="https://canadaspodcast.com/newsletter-signup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe</a> to our bi-weekly newsletter.

How one social entrepreneur designed his business to have a positive impact on the world, with Matt Wittek - Toronto - Canada's Podcast

📄 Full Show Notes &amp; Episode Bonuses 🌍Better World Weekly Newsletter 🎬Subscribe on YouTube This episode originally aired in June 2020. You can find the full episode &amp; show notes here:  https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/  Just about everything we use in our daily lives has been designed and redesigned to meet our needs. In fact, the device you’re reading this post on is a result of product innovation. At Grow Ensemble, we’ve had the privilege of speaking with entrepreneurs who have completely redesigned systems and products to make the world a better place. But how have they done this? And why?  It’s because social entrepreneurs have the ability to harness product innovation and scale positive impact. Matt Wittek, the founder and CEO of Fill it Forward, is one of those people. Matt didn’t set out to create a reusable bottle to compete with other reusable bottle companies. Instead, he set out to make a product that would help reduce plastic pollution, create a community of like-minded everyday philanthropists, and increase clean water access. It all started with a bottle, a phone, and a sticker. In our Episode with Matt, we discuss:  His entrepreneurial journey from making a durable water bottle to creating a sustainable movement.  The marriage of philanthropy, technology, and product innovation.  The reason the company decided to use the bottle as a way to fund clean water projects.  The lessons Matt has learned from scaling the company.   Links from the Episode:   Matt on LinkedIn Fill it Forward on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo, LinkedIn WaterAid Wine to Water Charity Water TOMS Warby Parker KeepCup Klean Kanteen Thirst by Scott Harrison   Little One Step by Simon James  Connect with Grow Ensemble on Social:   YouTube Twitter LinkedIn 

📄 <a href="https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Full Show Notes &amp; Episode</a> <a href="https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonuses</a> <a href="https://growensemble.com/best-winery-oregon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">🌍</a><a href="https://growensemble.com/newsletter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better World Weekly Newsletter</a> 🎬<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnkEPD9stzO2dpg-B5gfjgw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a> This episode originally aired in June 2020. You can find the full episode &amp; show notes here:  <a href="https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/</a> Just about everything we use in our daily lives has been designed and redesigned to meet our needs. In fact, the device you’re reading this post on is a result of product innovation. At Grow Ensemble, we’ve had the privilege of speaking with entrepreneurs who have completely redesigned systems and products to make the world a better place. But how have they done this? And why?  It’s because social entrepreneurs have the ability to harness product innovation and scale positive impact. Matt Wittek, the founder and CEO of Fill it Forward, is one of those people. Matt didn’t set out to create a reusable bottle to compete with other reusable bottle companies. Instead, he set out to make a product that would help reduce plastic pollution, create a community of like-minded everyday philanthropists, and increase clean water access. It all started with a bottle, a phone, and a sticker. In our Episode with Matt, we discuss: <ul> <li>His entrepreneurial journey from making a durable water bottle to creating a sustainable movement. </li> <li>The marriage of philanthropy, technology, and product innovation. </li> <li>The reason the company decided to use the bottle as a way to fund clean water projects. </li> <li>The lessons Matt has learned from scaling the company. </li> </ul> Links from the Episode:  <ul> <li>Matt on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwittek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="http://fillitforward.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill it Forward</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fillitforward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/fillitforward" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/fillitforward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://vimeo.com/fillitforward" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vimeo</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fillitforward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="http://wateraid.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WaterAid</a></li> <li><a href="http://winetowater.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine to Water</a></li> <li><a href="http://charitywater.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charity Water</a></li> <li><a href="http://toms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TOMS</a></li> <li><a href="http://warbyparker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warby Parker</a></li> <li><a href="http://keepcup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KeepCup</a></li> <li><a href="http://kleankanteen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Klean Kanteen</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.charitywater.org/thirst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thirst</a> by Scott Harrison</li> <li> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Little-One-Step-Simon-James/dp/0763635200" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Little One Step</a> by Simon James</li> </ul> Connect with Grow Ensemble on Social: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnkEPD9stzO2dpg-B5gfjgw?sub_confirmation=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/growensemble" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/35503750" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul>

#160 - What Is Product Innovation & How Is It Reducing Plastic Pollution? With Matt Wittek, CEO & Founder of Fill it Forward [REPOST]

For the Full Show Notes &amp; Any Bonuses: https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/ Today we welcome Matt Wittek, Founder of Fill it Forward.  Fill It Forward, previously Cupanion, originally began as a product-focused company that sold reusable water bottles, they have since innovated in the giving and technology spaces through launching the Fill It Forward app. Every time a consumer refills their own water bottle, they have the ability to give clean water to someone in need. Since 2012, Fill It Forward has funded hundreds of clean water projects, benefiting communities across the world in an effort to alleviate the global water crisis. In our chat, we cover:  Fill it Forward's journey and environmental Impact Lessons Matt has learned through actively persuing his and his company's mission How behavior has changed in the reuse space The momentum driven by Fill it Forward's innovations in giving  The impact of taking risks financially  Links from the Episode:  Matt on LinkedIn Fill It Forward on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo, LinkedIn  WaterAid Wine to Water Charity Water TOMS  Warby Parker KeepCup Klean Kanteen Thirst by Scott Harrison  Little One Step by Simon James  For the Full Show Notes &amp; Any Bonuses: https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/

For the Full Show Notes &amp; Any Bonuses: <a href="https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/</a> Today we welcome Matt Wittek, Founder of Fill it Forward.  <a href="http://fillitforward.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill It Forward</a>, previously Cupanion, originally began as a product-focused company that sold <a href="https://store.fillitforward.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reusable water bottles</a>, they have since innovated in the giving and technology spaces through launching the Fill It Forward <a href="https://www.fillitforward.com/app/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">app</a>. Every time a consumer refills their own water bottle, they have the ability to give clean water to someone in need. Since 2012, Fill It Forward has funded hundreds of clean water projects, benefiting communities across the world in an effort to alleviate the global water crisis. In our chat, we cover: <ul> <li>Fill it Forward's journey and environmental Impact</li> <li>Lessons Matt has learned through actively persuing his and his company's mission</li> <li>How behavior has changed in the reuse space</li> <li>The momentum driven by Fill it Forward's innovations in giving </li> <li>The impact of taking risks financially</li> </ul> Links from the Episode: <ul> <li>Matt on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwittek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="http://fillitforward.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fill It Forward</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fillitforward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/fillitforward" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/fillitforward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://vimeo.com/fillitforward" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vimeo</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fillitforward/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li><a href="http://wateraid.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WaterAid</a></li> <li><a href="http://winetowater.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine to Water</a></li> <li><a href="http://charitywater.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charity Water</a></li> <li><a href="http://toms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TOMS</a> </li> <li><a href="http://warbyparker.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warby Parker</a></li> <li><a href="http://keepcup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KeepCup</a></li> <li><a href="http://kleankanteen.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Klean Kanteen</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.charitywater.org/thirst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thirst</a> by Scott Harrison</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Little-One-Step-Simon-James/dp/0763635200" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Little One Step</a> by Simon James</li> </ul> For the Full Show Notes &amp; Any Bonuses: <a href="https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://growensemble.com/fill-it-forward-matt-wittek/</a>

#88 - How to Turn a Sustainable Product into a Sustainable Movement with Matt Wittek, Founder of Fill it Forward