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Sustainability Daily Podcast — 11/05/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
How Melanie Perkins built Canva: secrets to $42B success
Source: nextbigwhat.com
Author: Not specified | Date: November 4, 2025
Canva co-founder Melanie Perkins turned more than 100 investor rejections into a sharper pitch and a clearer product vision, fueled by bold goals and relentless iteration. The piece highlights community-driven product development, thoughtful use of AI, and a two-step plan that pairs business scale with social impact—useful lessons for founders balancing growth and purpose.
Fresche Solutions launches X-Modernize AI: the next generation of AI-powered IBM i modernization
Source: financialpost.com
Author: GlobeNewswire | Date: November 4, 2025
Fresche introduced X-Modernize AI, an agentic, LLM-agnostic platform that converts legacy IBM i applications to modern Java while preserving business logic and reducing technical debt. For IT leaders, the promise is faster, more consistent modernization with better maintainability, UI upgrades, and a pay-as-you-go model—reducing risk versus big-bang rewrites.
Digital textile printing market outlook and growth analysis report 2025: $19.44 billion industry driven by increasing focus on sustainability, and changing consumer preferences and buying patterns
Source: researchandmarkets.com
Author: Research and Markets | Date: November 4, 2025
The global digital textile printing market is projected to grow from roughly $3.56B in 2024 to $19.44B by 2034 (18.5% CAGR), driven by customization, fast fashion cycles, and sustainability gains. Digital processes use less water and space than traditional methods and support small-batch personalization across apparel, home goods, and banners—trends especially strong in markets like India.
India needs ocean mission using AI, satellites, deep-sea tech, says Somanath
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Author: BL Kochi Bureau | Date: November 4, 2025
Former ISRO chief S. Somanath called for a national ocean mission that fuses satellites, hyperspectral sensing, AI/ML, and deep-sea instruments to strengthen the blue economy and support coastal communities. Priorities include better real-time data via buoys and UAVs, plus integrated platforms to guide planning, conservation, and resource management.
India–Danish Business Council launched to promote investments & innovation
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Author: Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury, ET Bureau | Date: November 4, 2025
The Indo-Danish Business Council debuted in Copenhagen to accelerate collaboration across life sciences, deep tech, and sustainability, with plans for an annual Indo-Nordic leadership summit. By pairing India’s scale with Nordic precision and trust, the council aims to convert policy dialogue into founder partnerships, market intelligence, and cross-border investment.
Closing thoughts
From AI-powered legacy modernization and sustainable textile printing to ocean intelligence and cross-border innovation, today’s stories underscore how data, design, and partnerships are reshaping a more sustainable economy. Whether you’re a founder, policymaker, or operator, the common thread is clear: smart tools plus shared purpose can turn bold ideas into scalable, real-world impact.
