21. GREENTECH: How to internationalize a crowdfunding and solar company from scratch, with Martin Baart (Ecoligo) | Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future

Description

Welcome to Mission First, the masterclass to learn from successful entrepreneurs changing the world for the better!

TODAY'S EPISODE

If you are into greentech, B2B2C, crowdfunding, scaling up, or solar,

this episode will probably be very useful for you!

Lots of entrepreneurs dream of having an impact globally, but at the same time you often hear that you should be careful to not internationalize too quickly.

Today I have the chance to interview an entrepreneur who is proof that it’s actually possible to have a global impact very quickly!

Martin Baart has for mission to save the planet as the CEO of Ecoligo.

Ecoligo helps solar projects to be funded for businesses and companies in emerging countries like Kenia, Vietnam or Costa Rica.

The solar projects are financed through their crowdinvesting platform, that offers attractive returns to private investors.

Investments start from 100€ and save tonnes of CO2 emissions, enabling citizens to have an impact on the global energy transition with their money.

Martin shared a list of Do's and Don'ts about

💡 “How to internationalize a start-up globally from scratch” 💡

and in particular we talked about:

✅ How to think from scratch as a global player

✅ When is a good time to expand internationally

✅ How to optimize your structure to scale

✅ How you should consider the different regulations and business cultures in every country

Fasten your seat belt and be ready to learn a lot!

⚡️⚡️⚡️DONT MISS the best of season 1 ⚡️⚡️⚡️

= 10 episodes of less than 10 minutes to download and listen to here.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

Do 1 : Do think of your company from the beginning as a global player
33min
Do 2: Don't expand before you have a proven product-market fit in at least one country
40min
Do 3: Focus on structure as early as possible and ensure it is setup to scale globally
45min
Dont worry about local laws and regulation to enter a new market
55min
Do 5: Do not underestimate the different business culture in each market
1h00
Best advice for entrepreneurs
1h11

About Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future

DONT MISS OUR BEST OF SEASON 1: 10 audio episodes shorter than 10 minutes with the best entrepreneurship advice of the first season! Visit GTImpact.com to download or listen to this best of series.

Welcome to Mission First, the podcast to learn from successful entrepreneurs who are building a sustainable future for our planet and its people! Growing a company that aims at having a sustainable impact is not easy! That’s why I created Mission First.

In each episode, I interview one entrepreneur with a company mission related to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Our guests are entrepreneurs who have recently gone through these difficult first years successfully.

Together we discuss their challenges and what they have learned on the way. We go into detail, with a specific focus on company culture, leadership, financing, growth and business strategy.

That way you learn hands-on tips on how to build a better future and a successful company too.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future

Together we discuss their challenges and what they have learned on the way. We go into detail, with a specific focus on company culture, leadership, financing, growth and business strategy.

That way you learn hands-on tips on how to build a better future and a successful company too.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Welcome to Mission First, the masterclass to learn from successful entrepreneurs changing the world for the better!

TODAY'S EPISODE

If you are into greentech, B2B2C, crowdfunding, scaling up, or solar,

this episode will probably be very useful for you!

Lots of entrepreneurs dream of having an impact globally, but at the same time you often hear that you should be careful to not internationalize too quickly.

Today I have the chance to interview an entrepreneur who is proof that it’s actually possible to have a global impact very quickly!

Martin Baart has for mission to save the planet as the CEO of Ecoligo.

Ecoligo helps solar projects to be funded for businesses and companies in emerging countries like Kenia, Vietnam or Costa Rica.

The solar projects are financed through their crowdinvesting platform, that offers attractive returns to private investors.

Investments start from 100€ and save tonnes of CO2 emissions, enabling citizens to have an impact on the global energy transition with their money.

Martin shared a list of Do's and Don'ts about

💡 “How to internationalize a start-up globally from scratch” 💡

and in particular we talked about:

✅ How to think from scratch as a global player

✅ When is a good time to expand internationally

✅ How to optimize your structure to scale

✅ How you should consider the different regulations and business cultures in every country

Fasten your seat belt and be ready to learn a lot!

⚡️⚡️⚡️DONT MISS the best of season 1 ⚡️⚡️⚡️

= 10 episodes of less than 10 minutes to download and listen to here.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

Do 1 : Do think of your company from the beginning as a global player
33min
Do 2: Don't expand before you have a proven product-market fit in at least one country
40min
Do 3: Focus on structure as early as possible and ensure it is setup to scale globally
45min
Dont worry about local laws and regulation to enter a new market
55min
Do 5: Do not underestimate the different business culture in each market
1h00
Best advice for entrepreneurs
1h11

About Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future

Together we discuss their challenges and what they have learned on the way. We go into detail, with a specific focus on company culture, leadership, financing, growth and business strategy.

That way you learn hands-on tips on how to build a better future and a successful company too.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Mission First - Entrepreneurs for future

Together we discuss their challenges and what they have learned on the way. We go into detail, with a specific focus on company culture, leadership, financing, growth and business strategy.

That way you learn hands-on tips on how to build a better future and a successful company too.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Do 1 : Do think of your company from the beginning as a global player

33min

Do 2: Don't expand before you have a proven product-market fit in at least one country

40min

Do 3: Focus on structure as early as possible and ensure it is setup to scale globally

45min

Dont worry about local laws and regulation to enter a new market

55min

Do 5: Do not underestimate the different business culture in each market

1h00

Best advice for entrepreneurs

1h11

Description

Welcome to Mission First, the masterclass to learn from successful entrepreneurs changing the world for the better!

TODAY'S EPISODE

If you are into greentech, B2B2C, crowdfunding, scaling up, or solar,

this episode will probably be very useful for you!

Lots of entrepreneurs dream of having an impact globally, but at the same time you often hear that you should be careful to not internationalize too quickly.

Today I have the chance to interview an entrepreneur who is proof that it’s actually possible to have a global impact very quickly!

Martin Baart has for mission to save the planet as the CEO of Ecoligo.

Ecoligo helps solar projects to be funded for businesses and companies in emerging countries like Kenia, Vietnam or Costa Rica.

The solar projects are financed through their crowdinvesting platform, that offers attractive returns to private investors.

Investments start from 100€ and save tonnes of CO2 emissions, enabling citizens to have an impact on the global energy transition with their money.

Martin shared a list of Do's and Don'ts about

💡 “How to internationalize a start-up globally from scratch” 💡

and in particular we talked about:

✅ How to think from scratch as a global player

✅ When is a good time to expand internationally

✅ How to optimize your structure to scale

✅ How you should consider the different regulations and business cultures in every country

Fasten your seat belt and be ready to learn a lot!

⚡️⚡️⚡️DONT MISS the best of season 1 ⚡️⚡️⚡️

= 10 episodes of less than 10 minutes to download and listen to here.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Chapters

Do 1 : Do think of your company from the beginning as a global player

33min

Do 2: Don't expand before you have a proven product-market fit in at least one country

40min

Do 3: Focus on structure as early as possible and ensure it is setup to scale globally

45min

Dont worry about local laws and regulation to enter a new market

55min

Do 5: Do not underestimate the different business culture in each market

1h00

Best advice for entrepreneurs

1h11