I founded an impact company that I am now leaving – here are my biggest learnings and the one big mistake

I recently departed from the company I founded three years ago – &Repeat, a company dedicated to helping restaurants reduce packaging waste and enhance their eco-friendly practices.

This summer, we merged with an industry colleague from Finland, and I found myself at a crossroad. Parting ways came with mix emotions. On one hand, I am proud of having built something loved by so many. On the other hand, I can't help but feel a tinge of disappointment as we deviated from the incre...