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No. 4DECEMBER 11, 2023 · 81 MIN

Greenworkx: Small Steps, Big Impact: Building 10 Million Green Jobs

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From advising UK Prime Ministers to spearheading green innovation. Mat Ilic takes us from the corridors of Whitehall to the frontlines of green innovation. Discover his journey from Belgrade to becoming a UK visionary. Mat spent his career advising the likes of Boris Johnson and Theresa May. Now, he’s on a mission with Greenworkx to foster environmental change and generate 10 million green jobs

Key Points

  • How can small steps lead to massive impact? This conversation holds the answers.
  • Bridging the Green Gap: There's a pressing need to address the skills gap in the green sector. Greenworkx's mission is to empower 10 million individuals with green jobs, fostering a low-carbon, sustainable world.
  • Step by Step Innovation: Mat Ilic champions the iterative approach in business, reminding us that significant progress comes from small, consistent steps.
  • Diversity Fuels Change: Inclusivity isn't just a buzzword; it's crucial for progression. By aiming to recruit from underserved communities, Greenworkx addresses workforce diversity head-on, ensuring that the transition to a greener economy is wide-reaching.

Contents

0:00Introduction with Becky Sage and Ollie Collard
3:24Background and inception of Greenworkx - Guest: Mat Ilic
13:55Strategies for transitioning traditional tradespeople into green jobs
20:10Mat's shift from nonprofit to for-profit and the entrepreneurial skillset
25:19Sponsor: NPSA Secure Innovation
26:13Sponsor: Hexa Finance
28:04Role of private sector in making an impact and aligning mission with business model
34:57Mat's fundraising journey and co-founder dynamics
46:22Reflection on failures, lessons learned, and balancing business with personal life
1:04:33The importance and impact of COP28 and government efforts towards environmental change
1:07:00Mat's advice for entrepreneurs and how to connect with Greenworkx
1:20:00Introduction to the next episode's guest: Andy Welsh, founder of SRSLY Low Carb

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