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Build and Serve The 2026 Business Reset podcast episode

Sustainability and profitability do not have to compete.

In this episode of More Than Legal, Danielle Laughlin is joined by Sarah Tamilarasan, Founder and CEO of Sotaog, a software company helping industrial companies connect sustainability directly to financial performance.

With a background in engineering and a focus on operational economics, Sarah is helping companies unlock more value from the assets they already have through intelligent, ROI-driven sustainability strategies.

Sustainability as a Business Advantage

For many companies, sustainability is often treated as a cost or a compliance requirement.

Sarah sees it differently.

Through Sotaog, she is helping industrial businesses understand how smarter operational decisions can improve cash flow, reduce expenses, and create stronger long-term outcomes.

The goal is not sustainability for the sake of appearances. It is sustainability that makes business sense.

Finding Hidden Value in Operations

One of the core ideas behind Sotaog is that many companies already have value sitting inside their operations.

The opportunity is learning how to see it.

By connecting operational decisions to economic outcomes in real time, companies can identify inefficiencies, improve throughput, and make better decisions with the assets they already have.

That kind of clarity can change the way leaders think about growth.

Build and Serve The 2026 Business Reset podcast episode

Building With Integrity

Sarah also shares an honest look at what it takes to build a company, raise capital, and earn trust.

From competing against larger companies to navigating difficult conversations, her story is a reminder that credibility matters. Investors, customers, and teams are not only betting on the product. They are also betting on the founder.

For Sarah, integrity is not a soft value. It is part of the foundation for building something that lasts.

The Bottom Line

The future of sustainability is not just about reducing harm. It is about creating smarter, stronger, and more resilient businesses.

Sarah’s work is a reminder that growth and responsibility can move together when leaders are willing to think differently.

At SAGE, we believe the strongest businesses are built with clarity, integrity, and a long-term view of value.

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