Kate Purcell is Co-Founder and CEO of Obeo, an Irish startup focused on sustainability. Through user-focused design, Obeo creates convenient products that aim to make sustainable living accessible to all. The Obeo Food Waste Box tackles the problem of food waste recycling in the home and office.

Kate’s qualifications include a BDes in Industrial Design and an MA in Design Sustainability from The National College of Art and Design. She is also the founder of Klickity, an award winning homeware design company and has industry experience working as a packaging designer in London.