24. GREENTECH How to start, run, and exit an energy company with Ilona Ludewig (4hundred )
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TODAY'S EPISODE
Today, I welcome Ilona Ludewig to share with us how she was able to accomplish what most entrepreneurs dream to do. Create a greentech company and exit it after less than 5 years.
Ilona Ludewig is a serial entrepreneur, strategy director in several companies, consultant, and she founded 4hundred in 2016. 4hundred became the fairest green energy provider in Germany in 2020 and was acquired by the UK tech unicorn Octopus Energy.
Ilona shared Do’s and Don’t about:
“How to start, run, and exit an energy company” and This episode is a must-listen if you would like to learn:
When is the right time to sell your company or join forces with another player in your market.
How to improve your team’s operation by building in-house tech tools.
How to ensure that your product or service maintains a culture of positive growth.
We also shared on the importance of mindset when hiring someone to join your team and how valuable are skills in the over all hiring process.
Ilona also shared personal experience on how she leveraged technology to provide better customer experience
Are you Ready? Let’s dive in together!
Resources and recommendations from the episode:
Ilona Ludewig on Linkedin and Instagram
Digital forum provider: Standing on Giants
Book: Alchemy By Rory Sutherland
Podcast Recommendations: No Stupid Questions By Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth
Squeezing the Orange By Professor Dan Cable and comedian Akin Omobitan
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Kapitel
1. Intro quote (00:00:00)
2. Intro MF (00:01:01)
3. Intro guest (00:01:52)
4. How the company name 400 originated (00:03:48)
5. Build a culture of positive growth (00:16:03)
6. Make it easy for people to choose your offer (00:20:09)
7. Use tech for good. (00:27:35)
8. Dont forget to check that your business goals match your life goals (00:30:59)
9. Don't let your advisors decide for you (00:34:28)
10. Don't settle until you're satisfied (00:38:19)
11. Fundraising: Good fundraising ethics and what is the right amount you need. (00:42:27)
12. Don't forget to learn and grow yourself (00:46:08)
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