Show Notes:

• Introduction to Paul DiMarco: Meet Paul DiMarco, the founder of “No Time to Waste,” who transformed a buffet encounter into a pioneering food recovery nonprofit. 
• Early Days:  Paul shares his transition from being a school teacher to starting a nonprofit, highlighting his initial struggles and motivations.
• A Lightbulb Moment: Discover the moment at a buffet that sparked Paul’s interest in food recovery and the subsequent actions that led him to establish his nonprofit.
• Challenges in the Beginning: Hear about Paul's challenges in the early days, including restaurant resistance due to liability fears, and how he navigated these obstacles.
• First Big Break: Learn how Paul’s persistence paid off, with Kaiser Hospital becoming his first major client, which he maintains to this day.
• Impact of COVID-19: Paul discusses the unexpected surge in demand for his services during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it helped expand his operations.
• Funding Realities: This article provides insights into the tough funding landscape for new nonprofits, along with advice Paul received about financial challenges during the initial years.
• Growth and Scaling: Paul details the exponential growth of “No Time to Waste” from handling small amounts to significant daily food recoveries.
• Technological Innovations: Explore how technology, particularly a custom app, revolutionized how “No Time to Waste” tracks and manages food recovery, making their process more efficient and transparent.
• Looking Ahead: Paul shares future goals for his nonprofit, including expanding into essential goods and increasing community involvement, along with the strategies to attract more individual donors and possibly increase staffing.