The apparel industry is a $3 trillion market. But a massive share of what it produces goes straight to waste.

That combination points to mispriced inputs and broken systems. And to real opportunities for circular economy solutions that work on both the business side and the environmental side.

In this end-of-year gift to listeners, I'm revisiting a conversation that shows where to look for investment opportunity: at overproduction, reverse logistics that don’t work, and at a system where brands often find it cheaper to write off returned product than resell it.

These are highlights from an earlier conversation with Karla Mora, founder of Alante Capital, an early-stage venture fund focused on circular economy solutions and sustainable supply chains across the apparel industry.

Karla works directly with brands, manufacturers, and material innovators to understand where waste is created and where capital can change outcomes.

You’ll hear:

• How overproduction creates immediate waste in apparel
• Where circular economy investments can scale today
• How venture returns and impact align in this sector

Listen in.

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Featured guest: 

• Karla Mora: Founder and Managing Partner at Alante Capital, an early-stage venture fund backing scalable circular economy solutions in apparel and consumer supply chains

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Listen Next: 

• Full conversation with Karla Mora

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