Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and Beyond
Hosted by Alonso Rondón Tello, Mind Echo shares interviews with German and international entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders. Each episode explores startup journeys, sustainable business models, AI in sales, circular economy hardware, expat integration and more. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, technology, sustainability or moving to Germany, this English‑language show offers a wide range of insights. Connect with us via YouTube and Spotify for extra content.
Mind Echo: Stories of Entrepreneurs & Innovators in Germany and Beyond
Building a Hardware Startup to Accelerate the Circular Economy | Johann Oevermann | Episode #4
Building a Hardware Startup to Accelerate the Circular Economy
In this episode of the Mind Echo Podcast, we sit down with Johann Oevermann, co-founder of CircleCube, to explore how hardware innovation is powering the circular economy. CircleCube is on a mission to make reusable packaging as convenient as disposables with smart reverse vending machines.
We discuss:
✅ The challenges and rewards of launching a hardware startup
✅ How automation and smart tech drive sustainability
✅ The role of convenience in making reusables mainstream
✅ Why hardware startups are crucial for the future of circularity
✅ The balance between business growth and continuous innovation
✅ Johann’s journey towards tech entrepreneurship
✅ The challenges of running a startup with multiple co-founders
✅ Why real-world user feedback is essential in product development
About Johann Oevermann:
Johann has a background in agriculture and business management and has worked across multiple industries, from sales to product development. His passion for problem-solving led him to co-found CircleCube, where he’s tackling waste reduction through automation.
🎧 Listen now and learn how smart return systems are changing the game.