Lorena Canals – Founder of LorenaCanals
I always worked by myself, for myself, so I’ve been really lucky. The hard part about working for yourself is that you always have to be intrinsically motivated and believe…
eco
The planet could use some help. The founders in this section agree. They’re building companies focused on sustainability, clean energy, environmental technology, and the idea that business can grow without everything else shrinking.
These interviews cover the full eco-friendly business landscape. Renewable energy. Sustainable consumer products. Waste reduction. Clean tech. Carbon offset platforms. The companies trying to solve environmental problems while also being financially viable. Because the best green business is one that stays in business.
What makes these founders interesting is the pragmatism. They’re idealistic enough to tackle enormous problems and realistic enough to know that good intentions don’t pay the bills. The conversations here balance mission with business model in a way that’s refreshing.
You’ll find insights on sustainable supply chains, green certifications, consumer behavior around eco-friendly products, and the challenge of competing on price when doing things the right way costs more. Also the fundraising landscape for green companies, which has its own dynamics. If you care about building businesses that leave the world a little better, these are your people.
David Schwartz – Founder of The Water Scrooge
First, I recommend waking up at 4 a.m.; the day is so much fuller with those extra hours. David Schwartz is the founder and president of The Water Scrooge, which…
Trewin Restorick – Founder of Hubbub
That sense of curiosity helps create opportunities as sometimes you can see links or answers that aren’t obvious to others who have become embedded in their role or organisation. Trewin…
Katrin Puetz – Founder of (B)energy
Running! I believe common practise can never lead to maximum productivity, because there is no common business. Being productive as an entrepreneur means having unusual ideas, the confidence to realize…
Nathaniel Stinnett – Founder and CEO of the Environmental Voter Project
This is going to sound really boring, but I bring ideas to life by making lists. I’m addicted to making lists. I try to dream big and encourage others to…
Meet Nathaniel Stinnett – Founder and CEO of the Environmental Voter Project
Paul Fishman – Co-Founder of Ground 2 Table
Any idea needs actionables, and that’s where we begin. Once the idea is born we break it down into different tasks and deadlines. This helps us stay focused and continues…
Ty Benefiel – Co-Founder MeterGenius
People seem to be more receptive to invitations seeking advice than they are to invitations seeking sales. This strategy has been very effective for us, and we continue to use…
Phillipe Christodoulou – Founder of The Eco Laundry Company
As far as productivity is concerned, what I have learned is that when you figure out how to connect with your true purpose in life and you are doing what…
Meet Phillipe Christodoulou – Founder of The Eco Laundry Company
Anthony Franciosi – Founder of Ant’s Organic
Everything we do here is based on trial-and-error and experimentation. One of us will start off with an idea and way to improve, then we do real-time testing. Colorado “Pot-repreneur”…
Asier Galdos – CEO and Co-founder of Greenius
[quote style=”boxed”]I walk the talk. Ideas have almost no value (everyone has good ideas!) so I try to build simple (but not simpler) solutions interactively, releasing early and often, and…
Eric Graham and Kevin Loos – Founders of CrowdComfort
[quote style=”boxed”]We end every meeting with a hard ask. This can be anything from asking them to introduce us to another investor, setting up a second meeting, or a commitment…
Alexei Levene – Co-founder of Innovation eXperience
Alexei Levene hails from London, UK and is a graduate in Philosophy and Law. With an early career in business development and sales roles in the supply chain technology, Alexei later…