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Selected · Episode 84 · December 31, 2024

Alexandre Leboeuf - open innovation at Sodexo

Sodexo's Alexandre Leboeuf on scouting startups alongside internal challenges, turning used cooking oil into soap, and using AI to halve kitchen food waste.

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About this episode

Sodexo has adopted a dual approach to innovation: internal initiatives and external collaborations. Internally, the company fosters creativity among its employees through programs like the Sodexo Global Challenge, where staff propose transformative ideas. Externally, Sodexo partners with startups, public institutions, and venture capitalists to stay at the forefront of technological and service innovations.

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