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About the Episode:
Fed up with the permitting process? So was Robin Laine. This environmental consultant-turned-entrepreneur founded Transect to streamline traditional permitting for large-scale solar project. Their software significantly shortens site assessment timelines using a blend of public and proprietary datasets.
This episode delves into Transect’s origin story, highlighting the challenges of understanding customer needs, the importance of continuous product iteration, and the importance of maintaining culture fit while scaling a company.Transect's journey, from early customer validation to securing significant clients and Series A funding, offers a roadmap that all aspiring green entrepreneurs can follow. Curious how a climate tech company is built from the ground up?
So were we, and Robin delivered.
Expect To Learn:
How Robin and her co-founder collected and leveraged freely available land data to create a desperately needed tool for developers
How Transect developed their Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Why Transect's early success with customers like Recurrent Energy set them apart from competitors and positioned them as a leader in their field
What it took for Transect to acquire significant clients and secure Series A funding
Transect’s plan to continuously innovate and iterate products to maintain market relevance and accelerate the energy transition
NOTEWORTHY QUOTE:
“I thought the role of a startup CEO was supposed to be one way, but I think I’ve figured it out. It’s really about removing obstacles; meaning, if there are roadblocks, you need to know how to clear them, while also ensuring we have enough funds to keep the company running. Additionally, it involves acting as a guide rail and providing some form of North Star guidance, but really, it’s about placing a lot of trust in my team to build the business.”
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ABOUT THE HOST OF SUNCAST:
Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
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