If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/
In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Brice Degeyter, founder of Bizsu, a climate tech company based in Singapore.
Brice shares his journey from a challenging childhood in northern France to becoming an entrepreneur focused on sustainability. He discusses the importance of corporate experience in shaping his entrepreneurial mindset and the impact of small sustainability initiatives in large organizations. Brice emphasizes the significance of leaving a legacy and making a positive impact on future generations through his work in climate tech. In this conversation, Brice Degeyter discusses his journey in the sustainability sector, focusing on innovative business models that leverage technology for energy management. He emphasizes the importance of measurement in understanding energy consumption and outlines his plans for future growth in Singapore and beyond. Brice also shares insights on the significance of communication, networking, and providing value to clients as essential components of entrepreneurial success.
Check out Bizsu: https://bizsu.co/
Here are the highlights for today's episode:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Getting to know Brice
12:54 Brice's Previous Startup and Experiences
16:34 Some Crazy Statistics About Energy Use and Sustainability in Asia
22:11 How Brice Got Into Sustainability
23:58 Insane Energy Use From Shopping Malls
27:34 Bizsu's Business Model and Energy-Saving Solutions
36:50 Brice's Growth Hacks
43:40 Brice's Best Advice For Existing and Aspiring Founders
51:32 Outro
#NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #techfounder #iterative #venturecaptial #VC #angelinvestors #fundraising #sustainablebusiness
If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/
In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Brice Degeyter, founder of Bizsu, a climate tech company based in Singapore.
Brice shares his journey from a challenging childhood in northern France to becoming an entrepreneur focused on sustainability. He discusses the importance of corporate experience in shaping his entrepreneurial mindset and the impact of small sustainability initiatives in large organizations. Brice emphasizes the significance of leaving a legacy and making a positive impact on future generations through his work in climate tech. In this conversation, Brice Degeyter discusses his journey in the sustainability sector, focusing on innovative business models that leverage technology for energy management. He emphasizes the importance of measurement in understanding energy consumption and outlines his plans for future growth in Singapore and beyond. Brice also shares insights on the significance of communication, networking, and providing value to clients as essential components of entrepreneurial success.
Check out Bizsu: https://bizsu.co/
Here are the highlights for today's episode:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Getting to know Brice
12:54 Brice's Previous Startup and Experiences
16:34 Some Crazy Statistics About Energy Use and Sustainability in Asia
22:11 How Brice Got Into Sustainability
23:58 Insane Energy Use From Shopping Malls
27:34 Bizsu's Business Model and Energy-Saving Solutions
36:50 Brice's Growth Hacks
43:40 Brice's Best Advice For Existing and Aspiring Founders
51:32 Outro
#NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #cofounders #startuptips #founderadvice #entrepreneur #techfounder #iterative #venturecaptial #VC #angelinvestors #fundraising #sustainablebusiness
If you're a founder looking to scale your startup join us: https://nextbigwave.co/
In this episode of Next Big Wave, Tim Grassin speaks with Sandy Tiu, Founder of I Am Sustainable Studio.
In this episode, Tim interviews Sandy, the founder of I Am Sustainable Studio, who shares her journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship in the sustainability space. Sandy discusses the challenges of textile waste in the hospitality industry, the services her studio offers, and the importance of a circular economy. She emphasizes the need for a mindset shift in Southeast Asia regarding sustainability and the role of corporate responsibility in driving change. The conversation also touches on the personal challenges of being a founder and the importance of community and collaboration in achieving sustainability goals.
Checkout I Am Sustainable Studio: https://iamsustainablestudio.com/
Be sure to reach out to Sandy to be a potential co-founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandytiu/
Here are the key segments for today's episode!
0:00 Intro
0:40 Getting to know Sandy
11:13 How Sandy helps businesses become more sustainable
13:52 Repurposing soap bars?
16:40 Sustainability vs scalability?
24:37 Thoughts on contradicting leadership non-sustainable lifestyles
29:08 The hardest parts about being a founder
38:21 Looking for a co-founder - check the description!
41:10 Sandy's latest viral post
44:59 Outro
#NextBigWave #startups #southeastasia #sustainability #cofounder #sustainable #sustainablebusiness