Today we have a pretty exciting episode with an inspiring Entrepreneur, Tee Ganbold.
She has an incredible perspective to offer given her Mongolian roots, global experience, and expertise in AI, ESG, and leadership.
One of the biggest themes from today’s episode is timing. You need to have the right timing to make things work. Consider the work you’re doing and if the timing is right. If you take away nothing else, take that away.
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Show Notes:
In this episode, Silas Mahner (@silasmahner) speaks with Tee Ganbold (@tee_ganbold), the Co-Founder of OpenESG on what she's doing in the ESG tech space.
They have created an incredible tool that, operates like ChatGPT but is specifically designed and trained on corporate sustainability data. Instead of spending time researching a company's ESG data and commitments, you can simply ask OpenESG and you have detailed data at your fingertips, along the precise references to the underlying data.
Tee has a great story coming from Mongolia, being raised in London, starting a few companies, living around the world, and now choosing to build OpenESG in NYC.
We had a really great conversation so it's exciting to share it with you here today.
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Topics:
1:50 Intro & Career
7:30 What is open ESG's
9:24 Early Career advice - Ents on the Fence
13:20 What is Open ESG
24:34 Why NYC to Build?
32:20 Examples of Open ESG
35:17 Advice to Founders - Starting Out
39:38 How to Focus on the Right Thing
44:47 What Investors Care About
47:01 Creating Great Customer Experience
49:30 Operations for Building in Climate
Links:
Connect with Tee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teeganbold/
OpenESG: https://www.openesg.com/
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CoHost.AI Write Up:
What does it take to build a successful global business in the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) tech space? Co-founder of OpenESG, Tee Ganbold, helps us decode this complex matrix as she narrates her unique journey. Starting from her roots in Mongolia to establishing a thriving venture in London, T's story is nothing short of inspiration. We explore OpenESG's key mission - to aid businesses in navigating the fragmented ESG tech landscape and supporting them in contributing meaningfully towards climate and sustainability challenges.
As the conversation unfolds, we gain insights into the transformative power of generative AI in the ESG realm. Tee stresses the role of identifying a problem and honing in on it to develop a solution. There is wisdom to glean from her experiences working with incredible people, insights that could be instrumental in shaping your own professional pathway. The discussion also spotlights the value of sustainability for corporations, the role of Chief Sustainability Officers, and how OpenESG is leveraging technology to simplify the tedious process of data reporting and tracking.
Our dialogue culminates in a discussion about the critical elements of building a successful global brand. We touch upon the essence of timing, the need for the right team, and the growing importance of ESG. We also delve into the intricacies of raising capital, the significance of thorough research, product or market fit, and adopting a global outlook while identifying investors. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of the ESG tech space, and how OpenESG is striving to bridge the existing gaps in the industry. Join us for this enlightening conversation with Tee Ganbold, and discover the many facets of sustainable tech entrepreneurship.
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#124 Timing, Team, & TAM, Removing the Friction of ESG Reporting and Data Tracking, Utilizing Your Investor Network, & More w/ Tee Ganbold (OpenESG)