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