How to use Twipes: 716 edition
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In bustling cities like Buffalo, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene is paramount, especially when on the go or exploring public spaces. Buffalo’s vibrant culture and buzzing event scene provides numerous opportunities to utilize Twipes — a sustainable alternative to traditional wet wipes.
Twipes in Vienna: Pioneering sustainability with Vienna Startup Package and ViennaUP
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In the heart of Europe lies Vienna, a city known for its vibrant startup scene and commitment to innovation. Because Twipes is a forward-thinking startup focusing on sustainability, the team recently embarked on an exciting journey to the Austrian capital to participate in two pivotal programs: the Vienna Startup Package and ViennaUP.
Twipes in America: What we learned from expanding
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Through the programs Twipes has been a part of over the past year, including Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab, Innovate UK’s Global Incubator Programme and 43North’s startup accelerator, we have received mentorship and connections vital to the success of our expansion to the U.S.
Twipes in America: A recap of our first year
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On April 4, 2023 Twipes officially launched in the United States, establishing its second headquarters in Buffalo, N.Y. One year later, we look back on the highlights of our first year in America, and we take a look ahead to continued growth in the U.S., expansion throughout Europe and other plans for the future.
“Be very mindful,” Twipes CEO gives advice to competitors at 2024 Water Dragons
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On 18 March, Twipes CEO Al Bozorgi spoke at the Future Water Association’s Water Dragons competition in London. He spoke to this year’s competitors about his experience at the event in 2018 and 2020, and provided words of encouragement, discussing how far Twipes has come since taking part in Water Dragons.
“Let (people) know what your idea is”: Twipes scientist inspires innovators on Seattle podcast
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On 8 March, Twipes cofounder Elle McIntosh joined Jason Cavness for an episode of his podcast, “The Jason Cavness Experience” and discussed the origin of Twipes, self care, creativity, AI, founding a startup and much more.
Twipes donates 200 packs of wipes to Buffalonians in need
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On Feb. 8, members of the Twipes team visited Mayor Byron Brown’s office for the City of Buffalo’s toiletry donation drive, benefitting local code blue shelters and Buffalo City Mission.
Twipes donated 200 packs of our toilet-friendly wet wipes to the drive to support those in need.