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đź“Ś Validate your business idea with real customers before raising funds; prove the concept works to attract investors.
đź“Ś Embrace unconventional financing methods, like private funds, to kickstart your business and show early traction.
đź“Ś Scaling requires persistence; seek big investors, attend conventions, and build international partnerships for growth.
In this episode 144 of "Failing to Success", Juan Carlos Diaz, co-founder of Luxun Energy, shares their journey in the energy industry, providing green energy solutions without upfront investment. Initially, they faced fundraising challenges but managed to secure $30,000 from friends and family to begin installations. Positive validation from a major client boosted their confidence. They created a private fund, demonstrating that investors were interested in renewable energy projects. During the pandemic, they persevered and secured funding from a local bank. Subsequently, they raised $43 million from major funds. Diaz advises entrepreneurs to constantly validate and adapt their business while seeking unconventional funding routes.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:07 Fundraising
00:08:41 The Economics
00:15:18 Advice to New Entrepreneurs
00:17:15 Contact Luxun Energy
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