Category Visionaries

Ben Christensen, CEO of Cambium Carbon: $5.5 Million Raised to Build a new Category of Sustainable Wood

In today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Ben Christensen, CEO and Co-Founder of Cambium Carbon, a company that has raised $5.5 Million in funding. Topics Discussed: Ben’s background in forestry and his lifelong commitment to fighting climate change The staggering figures of urban wood waste in the US and how that material can be harnessed by companies Why running ultramarathons has been transformational for Ben What founding a startup has taught Ben about dealing with existential challenges How rethinking the uniqueness of products can lead to a smaller carbon footprint Favorite book: Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why

Broadcast on:: 29 Aug 2023

In today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Ben Christensen, CEO and Co-Founder of Cambium Carbon, a company that has raised $5.5 Million in funding.

Topics Discussed:

Ben’s background in forestry and his lifelong commitment to fighting climate change
The staggering figures of urban wood waste in the US and how that material can be harnessed by companies
Why running ultramarathons has been transformational for Ben
What founding a startup has taught Ben about dealing with existential challenges
How rethinking the uniqueness of products can lead to a smaller carbon footprint

Favorite book:

Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why