Will Pearson: The founder tackling the ocean plastic pollution problem one water bottle at a time – Small Business Sessions (S9E3)
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Posted: Wed 29th Oct 2025
The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a ninth exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert business tips!
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Episode three: Will Pearson, Ocean Bottle
Joining freelance journalist Dan Martin for the third episode is Will Pearson, co-founder of Ocean Bottle, the reusable bottle brand that funds the collection of ocean-bound waste amounting to the equivalent of 1,000 plastic bottles for each product sold.
Topics discussed in the episode include:
What inspired him to launch the mission-led business
How he turned the idea into a tangible product
How Ocean Bottle balances function, sustainability, and style
Advice for raising millions pounds in investment for a purpose-driven business
How businesses can be sustainable
Building a team that shares the founder's values and passion for the mission
Becoming a B Corp and advice for others wanting to do the same
Building strong partnerships to benefit a business
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