GeoSilica founder and CEO Fida Abu Libdeh was featured in an in-depth interview with The Reykjavík Grapevine, sharing the story behind GeoSilica, her journey as an entrepreneur in Iceland and her commitment to supporting other women in business.
In the interview, Fida discusses how the idea for GeoSilica originated during her studies in energy engineering, where she began exploring solutions to silica scaling in geothermal energy production. This research ultimately led to the development of GeoStep, GeoSilica’s innovative method for extracting silica and other minerals from geothermal fluids.
Fida also reflects on building GeoSilica as a woman and immigrant entrepreneur in Iceland, the challenges of entering the traditionally male-dominated geothermal industry, and the importance of creating opportunities for women, particularly women of foreign origin.
The interview offers an insight into the journey behind GeoSilica — from Icelandic geothermal innovation to building an international health and wellness company.
Read the full interview in The Reykjavík Grapevine