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Scaling with Mycelium: How Bob Hendrikx changes the funeral industry with Living Coffins

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Bob Hendrikx describes the moment he realized mycelium could turn dead organic matter into new life, sparking his coffin idea.
Bob Hendrikx, founder of Loop Biotech, discusses creating the world's first living coffin from mycelium, his journey from design to entrepreneurship, and scaling the business with recent crowdfunding. He shares insights on innovation in the funeral industry, working with his fiancé, and personal habits for founder resilience.

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A founder story about mushroom-based coffins, company-building, and a 2 million crowdfunding step.

Bob Hendricks' story presents Loop Biotech as a founder interview set against a difficult market, where mushroom-based coffins turn an unusual idea into a working business.

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Press play for a founder story where funeral innovation meets mushroom tech.

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