Join us on an inspiring journey with Etienne Jeoffroy, CEO of ETH spin-off FENX, as he shares insights into sustainable materials innovation and its potential impact on reducing carbon footprints.

Etienne Jeoffroy, co-founder and CEO of FENX, talks to Susan Kish about his journey in sustainable materials innovation. He recalls how his grandmother, a farmer, instilled in him a deep appreciation for materials and the importance of longevity. Looking back on his diverse academic and professional career, Etienne explains the genesis of FENX's pioneering mineral foam insulation technology and emphasises its potential to significantly reduce building emissions and emphasises the paramount importance of collaboration between stakeholders. You can also find out more about Etienne's diverse interests, such as his unwavering love of basketball,

This is his story.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Background

(03:05) Journey from France to Switzerland

(06:15) Development of FENX's Mineral Foam

(09:32) Challenges of Scaling Up in the Construction Industry

(10:26) Collaboration and Stakeholder Involvement in Construction Innovation

(12:47) The Influence of ETH Zurich

(13:43) Curiosity, Learning, and Running a Startup

Links mentionned:

Books:

1. 'The Mamba Mentality' von 'Kobe Bryant'
2. Show Dog: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe_Dog

Podcast

1. Nota Bene