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From Ghetto to Forbes 30 Under 30 - Maziar Nodehi CEO & Founder of Biocircular Fiber
<p>CEO and Founder of Biocircular Fiber, Maziar Nodehi, shares his journey from building Sweden’s largest youth club at 13 to launching Spain’s first hemp processing facility in Seville.</p><p> In this conversation with Christian at The Pool Podcast, Maziar discusses B2B sales, scaling SaaS, his experience at Serendipity, the EU’s Digital Product Passport, and the path to building a circular materials business in Andalusia. </p><p>He also talks about local impact, market readiness, and practical advice for new founders.What you’ll learn:- Early entrepreneurship: community projects and events in Sweden- Breaking into business without a degree and fast-tracking career growth- Serendipity culture, B2B sales playbooks, and SaaS scaling- Why Spain for hemp processing and the Sevillian location decision- EU Digital Product Passport and implications for textiles, packaging, and construction- Hemp fiber benefits, supply chain localization, and circular economy- Building with local partners in Andalusia and market education- Forbes 30 Under 30 experience</p>