Technology
JP Cerda is the Founder and CEO of Zeigo. Zeigo aims to build a marketplace for B2B renewable energy purchasing, recently closing its seed round, including investment from the Green Angel Syndicate. Highlights in this episode: How to market your vision to investors Why solving real problems is always a good starting point Importance of building a talented team, first hires and cofounders Why it is good to have healthy competition Why it is an exciting time to be working in the renewable energy market Note - Zeigo is the new trading name of Re-Search Energy, altered after this recording. Useful links: Zeigo https://zeigo.energy/ JP Cerda’s Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-pablo-cerda-59992915/ Time stamp: [01:32] What is Re-search.energy ? [04:15] What is the problem and solution you are working on? [08:10] From working with oil majors to being a first time founder [13:30] How software is accelerating the move towards renewable energy [20:00] Its good to have healthy competition [24:30] Vision and impact of Re-search [29:00] Getting advice as an early stage startup? For more information go to Green Add Venture (https://greenaddventure.com/) This episode is hosted by Jake Woodhouse - connect with Jake on Linkedin (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodhouse) or Twitter (https://twitter.com/jakewoodhous) This episode is produced by Woon Tan of Podcast Publishing (http://podcastpublishing.help/) Designs are made by Joshua Barnes of Forage Studio (https://www.forage.studio/)