"Michael Stausholm is the CEO and founder of Sprout World, the first plantable pencil. He started his career in shipping, spent over a decade working across Asia in the garment industry, and along the way developed a deep perspective on leadership, culture, and responsibility in business. Eventually, that journey led him to build Sprout World, a company built around a simple idea: what if the products we use every day didn’t become waste, but something new instead?
In our conversation, we talk about what he learned early in his career managing teams in very different cultural environments, how that shaped his approach to leadership, and why he believes in giving people freedom while still providing clear direction. We also get into the practical side of building a purpose-driven business, from making decisions about production to balancing commercial success with doing things the right way."
Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.com
Websites:
al4ep.com
sproutworld.com
Additional Guest Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelstausholm/
Corporate Links
Linktree: linktr.ee/sproutworld
TikTok: @sproutworldofficial
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sprout-europe
Instagram: @sproutworldofficial
Facebook: facebook.com/sproutworldofficial
Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino Cattaneo
Dino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneo
Podcast Instagram – @al4edp
Podcast Twitter – @al4edp
Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edp
Music
Susan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com
