Product, distribution and purpose with Adam Oskwarek from Zopeful Climate Seed to Success

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