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Chris Hare, CEO of PRTI: Over $25 Million Raised to Transform America’s Billions of Waste Tires into Valuable Commodities

In today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Chris Hare, CEO of PRTI, a waste-to-energy company that's raised over $25 Million in funding. Topics Discussed: Chris’ experience in various industries and leadership roles, and his long-term passion for innovation and building teams PRTI’s automated thermal-processing technology, breaking down tires into a gas stream, liquid oil, solid fuel, and steel Why the magnitude of the tire waste problem attracted the interest of large-scale, institutional investors Overcoming significant challenges related to automating a manual process, unexpected performance issues and adapting approaches Strong storytelling and open communication as crucial elements for effectively engaging investors

Broadcast on:
07 Sep 2023

In today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Chris Hare, CEO of PRTI, a waste-to-energy company that's raised over $25 Million in funding.

Topics Discussed:

  • Chris’ experience in various industries and leadership roles, and his long-term passion for innovation and building teams
  • PRTI’s automated thermal-processing technology, breaking down tires into a gas stream, liquid oil, solid fuel, and steel
  • Why the magnitude of the tire waste problem attracted the interest of large-scale, institutional investors
  • Overcoming significant challenges related to automating a manual process, unexpected performance issues and adapting approaches
  • Strong storytelling and open communication as crucial elements for effectively engaging investors