Product, distribution and purpose with Adam Oskwarek from Zopeful Climate

In this episode of Seed to Success, Alastair chats to Adam Oskwarek, founder of Zopeful Climate who shares his entrepreneurial journey building successful businesses with a climate-focused approach. He delves into the complexities of carbon removal start-ups, the significance of sustainable growth, and the impact of external funding on business growth, sharing alternative approaches to traditional start-up models.

Adam shares his lessons learned from previous ventures and provides practical and valuable insights for aspiring founders. His commitment to creating purposeful, impactful change is a driving force behind his venture and his journey offers a unique perspective for entrepreneurs seeking sustainable growth and climate-focused strategies.

Adam's experiences serve as a source of valuable lessons and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to implement purposeful business sustainability.

 

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Show notes:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:18 - What is Zopeful Climate?

00:03:41 - The mission

00:05:00 - Evolution of carbon removal

00:08:37 - Building Zopeful Climate

00:11:48 - Lessons from previous ventures

00:15:49 - The resilience mindset of successful founders

00:18:31 - Embracing the gritty reality of entrepreneurship

00:22:32 – Alternative models for funding

00:27:03 - The impact of external capital on business direction

00:29:23 - Finding purpose through market research

00:31:12 - Quick iteration and feedback loop

00:34:50 - Personal passion and business success

00:38:33 - Tracking metrics and lead indicators

00:40:54 - Advice for founders