{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode #456 - How Persistence & Strong Focus Will Set You Apart In The Energy Industry - with Dan Tennakoon","description":"In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, we\u2019re joined by Dan Tennakoon, CEO of RE24, a pioneering enterprise platform that helps large energy users, particularly data centres, manage renewable energy. Dan shares his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of scaling a business in the renewable energy sector, and the lessons he\u2019s learned along the way. Key Points: \ud83d\udd39 How RE24 is revolutionising the renewable energy market with long-term contracts and a customer-first approach \ud83d\udd39 The biggest challenges Dan faced in scaling RE24, including building credibility, managing cash flow, and navigating the loneliness of entrepreneurship \ud83d\udd39 The key factors behind RE24\u2019s success: persistence, simplicity in messaging, and working with young, adaptable talent \ud83d\udd39 Why securing an 18-month cash runway is crucial for financial stability \ud83d\udd39 Dan\u2019s long-term vision for RE24, including an IPO by 2033 and making 24\/7 carbon-free energy accessible to all Make sure you subscribe to ScaleUp Radio so you never miss an episode! For now, continue listening for the full conversation with Dan Tennakoon.   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for. If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https:\/\/bizsmarts.co.uk\/scaleupradio\/kevin You can get in touch with Kevin here: kevin@biz-smart.co.uk   Kevin's Latest Book Is Available! Drawing on BizSmart\u2019s own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. More on the Book HERE - https:\/\/www.esusgroup.co.uk\/   Dan can be found here: https:\/\/re24.energy\/ https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dhanushka-tennakoon\/ https:\/\/x.com\/i\/flow\/login?redirect_after_login=%2FRE24_energy    Resources: Stanford University Thought Leaders Podcast - https:\/\/stvp.stanford.edu\/podcasts\/   ","author_name":"ScaleUp Radio","author_url":"http:\/\/scaleupradio.libsyn.com\/website","html":"