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Episode #376 - The Story of Ambitious Sustainability - with Alex Smith & Mike Penrose

Episode #376 12 Apr 2024

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Apr 12, 2024

Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences.

I’m Kevin Brent and this week on the show I’m joined by Alex Smith and Mike Penrose, co-founders of The Sustainability Group.

They'll share their journey with FuturePlus, a tool that's reshaping how companies approach sustainability, their strategic growth to $1M ARR, and their visionary path towards profitability and global impact.

From overcoming VC challenges to key hiring decisions and their unique fundraising approach, Alex and Mike offer invaluable insights for any entrepreneur.

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Tune in as we dive into their mission to build a sustainable future, the lessons they've learned, and the wisdom they're eager to share.

This is a conversation packed with inspiration, strategy, and actionable advice for the sustainable entrepreneur in all of us.

 

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Alex & Mike can be found here:

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