From Zero to Foundr Podcast: 044: Choosing the Planet over Profit with Akshay Raj of 1Ō8 SPORTIF

044: Choosing the Planet over Profit with Akshay Raj of 1Ō8 SPORTIF

Jan 14, 2022

Three years ago, Akshay Raj and his wife brought together their business and fashion industry experience to create 1Ō8 SPORTIF.

1Ō8 SPORTIF is a slow-fashion brand that bridges the gap between activewear and athleisure and creates sustainable garments built to last.

Listen to Mollie and Akshay discuss:

Why Akshay and his wife have a make less, make better philosophy
How to be sustainable at the manufacturing, packaging, and shipping levels of business
The danger of “greenwashing” in the fashion industry
Becoming one of the first adopters of DHL's Go Green initiative
Why Foundr's “How to Run Facebook Ads” course was one of his best business investments
Implementing reviews into their Facebook ad creative
Why did they donate unsold pieces during Black Friday
And much more sustainable business advice…

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