Apr 11, 2023
Surfer vs Planet with Vipe Desai, SIMA
Our latest podcast episode features Vipe Desai, Board Executive, Business Strategist & Philanthropist, and the current Executive Director of the Surf Industry Members Association (SIMA). Vipe has more than 35 years of experience spanning retail, brand building, event planning and philanthropy to SIMA. Within the role, Vipe champions the mission of supporting the surf industry’s dynamic growth through fearless innovation, endless stoke, and sustainability.
Links to show content:
SIMA website: surfindustry.org/
Billiard balls made from ivory: plastics-themag.com/The-first-plastic-It-all-started-with-a-billiard-ball
Ryan Harris, shaper based in LA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHrTj8Sz7XQ
The Cyclon Shoe, made with castor beans: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/collection/cyclon?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&_kx=Qf5n2_g2oaTsCfWFiCJWTR1XG62s4H4-h_utX5SXdtA%3D.XRy5je
Dr. Cliff Kapono: cliffkapono.com/
Vipe on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vipedesai/
Produced and hosted by the team at Wavechanger based in Sydney, Australia. Thank you to Julien Barbagallo for allowing us to use his single 'Debout' for the opening musical segment. Taken from his album Les Grands Brûlés (2021).