About this episode

The episode features a discussion with the founders of Safi about their innovative approach to ensuring milk safety in the face of climate change and public health challenges.

Join Startups Dil Se hosts Riddhi Gore and Anthony Prakash for a fascinating conversation with the team behind Safi - an innovative startup tackling the intersection of climate change and public health. University of Waterloo graduates Miraal Kabir (CEO), Daria Margarit (COO) & Martin Turuta (CTO) share how their journey began with a UN climate challenge and evolved into a mission to prevent disease outbreaks in East Africa, where drought conditions are forcing a shift to camel milk with higher disease risks. The founders discuss their clever solution: a smart pasteurization control unit that ensures milk safety without destroying nutrients. They reveal the challenges of introducing new technology in regions where 80-90% of milk flows through informal markets, and how their pilots in Rwanda and Kenya shaped their approach. You'll hear about the technical innovations behind their device - from automated whisking to temperature monitoring and data tracking capabilities that provide oversight throughout the supply chain. Plus, discover their expansion plans beyond East Africa to countries like India and Pakistan, and their exploration of applications for different milk types…

People in this episode

Hosts: Riddhi Gore, Anthony Prakash

Guests: Miraal Kabir, Daria Margarit, Martin Turuta

Topics covered

• milk safety
• climate change
• public health
• social entrepreneurship
• technology innovation

Keywords

• Safi
• milk safety
• climate change
• public health
• smart pasteurization
• East Africa
• technology
• social entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Safi, University of Waterloo

Places: East Africa, Rwanda, Kenya, India, Pakistan

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