Harmaan Madon on Bioenergy and creating value from waste with Alimentary Systems
Release Date: 02/07/2025
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info_outlineThis conversation with Harmaan Madon we cover many different topics with a focus in on his life story and growing up in India and how he ended up in New Zealand and working with Matthew Jackson (another former Seeds guest) on Alimentary Systems. https://www.alimentary.systems This technology processes any organic waste source to create value and prevent greenhouse gas emissions. We also talk about the entrepreneurial journey, the Edmund Hillary Fellowship and nature as a key stakeholder for any business.
I really enjoyed our conversation and if you do as well why not tell one other person about this and check out some of the other 400+ episodes in the back catalogue.
Bio
Harmaan Madon - Founder & Edmund Hillary Fellow
Harmaan has a Master of Engineering in Machine Design, Material Science, and Thermodynamics and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. His practical experience in developing sustainable biofuels with Mercedes and enhancing manufacturing integrity with Tata Motors showcases his innovative and solution-oriented mindset. Harmaan's unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world manufacturing integrity experience in the automotive and bioenergy sectors equips him with the tools to address and build advanced bioenergy processing facilities.