A Little Bit Radical · 2025-04-30 · 35 min
What do running away to a Swedish circus at age 10 and tackling one of the food industry’s biggest hidden problems have in common? Dini McGrath , Co-Founder of The Wonki Collective , joins A Little Bit Radical to tell her extraordinary story. From wild childhood adventures to founding a business determined to eradicate supply chain food waste, Dini’s journey is anything but ordinary. Host Rob Fawkes and Dini dig into the shocking statistic that 40% of food never even reaches supermarket shelves. They explore the power dynamics between manufacturers and retailers, and how radical thinking, resilience, and persistence are needed to fix it. Dini also shares her experiences as a female founder navigating the funding gap, her work with Innovate UK, and why risk-taking should be for everyone, not just the lucky few.
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