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Changing the World
An Entrepreneur's Role
We’re in trouble!
• IPCC - an average/consensus of opinions– Updates show even upper limits are
underestimating the rate of climate change.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance
The Role of the Entrepreneur
• Spot opportunities in change
• Take positive action
• The Fire-starter– Drive & persistence– Enthusiasm – Passion
It starts with a BIG idea
Conventional Why Not?
Proof of Concept
Founding Team
Business Plan/Pitch
Finding Investors
• The Carbon Trust
• Angels
• VCs
The DEAL
• Valuation
• Restrictions
• Ownership
• Accountants & Lawyers
Down to Business
• Building a business– Admin– IT– Labs– Recruitment
• Technical Milestones
IPO & Exit
Founder’s job is done!
A fresh challenge…..
“You must be the change you wish to see in the World”
GANDHI