Lisa Kagan | Buddy | S02E17

Revolutionizing Metal Recycling with Lisa Kagan: Live from ISRI 2024

In this special live edition of Betts on the Future, host Jen Betts meets entrepreneur Lisa Kagan in Las Vegas during the ISRI conference. Lisa, who recently exited her New Zealand-based metal recycling business, Endless, discusses her journey from Deloitte to founding Buddy—a metal recycling marketplace. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the scrap metal industry, emphasizing the need for technological innovation and improved data systems. Lisa also shares insights into her career growth, balancing multiple roles, and the importance of marketing in the industry. The episode highlights the significance of recycling, the industry's evolution, and the upcoming ISRI rebrand.

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:29 Meet Lisa Kagan: A Journey in Metal Recycling
01:56 From Deloitte to Buddy: Lisa's Entrepreneurial Path
03:50 Challenges and Innovations in Metal Recycling
08:06 Balancing Life and Business: Lisa's Secret Sauce
13:00 The Future of the Metal Recycling Industry
24:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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