In this episode of ‘Fear Less, Do More’, Gill interviews Ian Brown, the Founder, Director and Chairman of ChestnutBio. His company has developed a technology to turn sugar into a material that can replace oil-based plastic, and has potential applications in a variety of industries. Ian discusses Chestnut Bio’s journey, his future aspirations for the business, and his personal experiences of being a serial entrepreneur. Ian hopes for ChestnutBio to become a global business and contribute to environmental sustainability.  In this episode, Gill and Ian Discuss: An overview of ChestnutBio and its revolutionary technology. The science behind how sugar can replace oil based plastic. The expansion of ChestnutBio’s product range. Ian’s aspirations for the business and his plans for continuous growth. The importance of sustainability in the circular economy. Ian’s involvement in voluntary roles and committees and the knowledge he has gained from this. The impact of devolution on rural economies in the North East. Ian’s passion for travel and global perspectives. Find Ian Brown here on LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ian-brown-3344b25 If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like this one here:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E6sCLpXelh6JoKDmu7loO?si=506bd98b810c45c5 Find out more about your host Gill Hunterhttps://squareonelaw.com/people/gill-hunter/ Found out more about Square One Lawhttps://squareonelaw.com/ Found out more about ‘Fear Less, Do More’https://squareonelaw.com/insights/fear-less-do-more/ This podcast was produced and recorded at Flamingo Heights Podcast Studio🦩 https://www.flamingoheights.co.uk/ For any enquiries or feedback regarding this podcast, email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ with the subject 'PODCAST’