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Small Business Daily Podcast — 10/05/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of sustainability, inclusive innovation, and practical strategies that small businesses and founders can put to work right away.
Explore modern architecture & sustainable urban living in Brno’s reclaimed quarry
Source: weandthecolor.com
Author: Dirk Petzold | Date: Not provided
This feature spotlights the Diorit residential project in Brno, a former quarry transformed into an energy-efficient, biodiversity-forward community. With Class A efficiency, heat pumps, water reuse, and green roofs, the building shows how brownfields can become high-value assets. It’s a replicable model for cities seeking housing growth without sacrificing ecological integrity.
How entrepreneurs outside the inner circle can break through
Source: Fortune
Author: Samantha Dewalt, Willy Das, Sarah Maokosy | Date: Oct 4, 2025
A new study on aspiring founders highlights three levers for those without elite networks: build networking self-efficacy, shift from obsessive to harmonious passion, and adopt a future-focused mindset. The research links these habits to measurable gains in social capital and better long-term outcomes. Bottom line: confidence, quality relationships, and forward planning can level the playing field.
In a city known for glitz, this Kuala Lumpur hotel is betting on green
Source: Forbes
Author: Christopher Elliott | Date: Oct 4, 2025
Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur On The Park embeds sustainability from materials to operations—think reclaimed wood and steel, sensor-driven energy controls, and a VRF hot water system. By sourcing locally and minimizing single-use amenities, the property cuts waste while backing Malaysia’s broader climate goals. It’s a practical case study in how hospitality can reduce costs and environmental impact without sacrificing guest experience.
Tech for tomorrow’s farmer: A strategic blueprint for inclusive agtech
Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
Author: Sundeep Talwar | Date: Oct 4, 2025
This blueprint argues that agtech must serve India’s smallholders by integrating three pillars: hyper-local advisory, community solar irrigation, and shared mechanization. When combined under strong governance and open ecosystems, these tools can boost resilience, incomes, and climate outcomes. The emphasis: inclusion by design, data transparency, and community stewardship over hardware alone.
Fairphone CEO says it’s a ‘myth’ that sustainable tech has to cost more and be of lower quality: ‘Neither is needed’
Source: TechRadar
Author: Axel Metz | Date: Oct 4, 2025
Fairphone’s latest model steps up design and performance while lowering price, challenging the notion that ethics require a premium or quality trade-off. CEO Raymond van Eck points to economies of scale and longevity as keys to keeping costs competitive and total ownership cheaper. The strategy: win mainstream buyers on value first, then let sustainability be the differentiator they feel good about.
Meet the world’s smallest cows and why farmers love them
Source: The Times of India
Author: TOI Trending Desk | Date: Oct 4, 2025
From India’s Vechur and Punganur to West Africa’s Somba and the Miniature Zebu, small cattle breeds are gaining traction for sustainable, small-scale farming. They require less land and feed, handle heat well, and can provide valuable A2 milk—ideal for family farms and resource-constrained settings. It’s a reminder that right-sized livestock can be both practical and profitable.
Taken together, these stories spotlight a clear throughline: practical sustainability that works at ground level—whether you’re redeveloping a quarry, running a hotel, building a phone, launching a startup, or choosing livestock. The common thread is inclusion, efficiency, and long-term value—a playbook any small business can use to compete smarter and build resilience.
