Ben Unterkofler, Gründer des Impact-Startups Share (#726)

25 Aug 2024 · 54 min
OMR Podcast

25 Aug 2024 · 54 min

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In this OMR Podcast episode, host Philipp Westermeyer interviews Ben Unterkofler, the former child‑actor turned entrepreneur who co‑founded the impact‑focused consumer brand Share. The conversation walks through Share’s origin story, its for‑profit purpose model that allocates a fixed percentage of every sale to carefully vetted NGOs, and the product portfolio that spans snack bars, bottled water and licensed collaborations with retailers and service providers. Unterkofler details the company’s growth trajectory – revenues in the tens of millions, over €10 million donated to social causes, and the path toward profitability – while also discussing fundraising rounds, key investors, and the strategic choices behind distribution and marketing. The interview addresses external criticism around green‑washing, explaining how Share ensures transparency and impact verification. They explore future expansion plans, including new product categories and potential B2B services. Towards the end, Unterkofler reflects on his personal entrepreneurial journey, speculates about possible next ventures, and shares candid thoughts on politics, comparing party dynamics to corporate management and expressing skepticism about entering formal politics. The episode concludes with sponsor messages and a brief promotion of OMR Education’s AI‑Intensivkurs.

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