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