Climate Confident

Climate Confident is the podcast for business leaders, policy-makers, and climate tech professionals who want real, practical strategies for cutting emissions and building a resilient low-carbon future.

Every Wednesday at 7am CET, I sit down with the people doing the work, executives, engineers, scientists, founders, and policymakers, to unpack what’s actually driving climate progress across energy, transport, industry, supply chains, food, finance, and more.

This isn’t about vague pledges or greenwash. It’s about what’s working, what isn’t, and what leaders need to understand now to make better decisions faster.

Expect conversations on:

scalable solutions in energy, mobility, food, industry, and finance
the politics, markets, and policies shaping the transition
the technologies and tools improving climate accountability, resilience, and risk management
hard truths, hidden bottlenecks, bold ideas, and real-world success stories

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Guest

Olaf van der Veen

Olaf van der Veen is the Co-Founder and Chief Impact & Innovation Officer at Orbisk, a Dutch food-tech company using AI to help professional kitchens measure, manage, and eliminate food waste. He transformed the company from a bold startup idea into an international scale-up, guiding its expansion across 40+ markets and securing an oversubscribed €8 million Series A.

With a background in pharmaceutical chemistry and data analytics, Olaf blends scientific precision with entrepreneurial energy to prove that technology can drive measurable sustainability impact. His leadership has helped prevent millions of kilos of food waste and CO₂ emissions, advancing Orbisk’s mission to make global food systems smarter and more sustainable.

Olaf is a frequent speaker on the intersection of technology, purpose, and practical innovation, inspiring others to see food waste reduction as one of the most powerful actions we can take to combat climate change.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ovdveen/

Guest appearance on:

Most Food Waste Never Reaches a Plate