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.   _   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