Agnes Czako is co-founder and managing director of Airex, an award winning cleantech company producing a smart ventilation control.
Airex is the 2018 Cleantech Startup Of The Year for the Business Green Technology Awards and Agnes was awarded the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award in 2019.
The Airex intelligent air brick with inbuilt sensors, to monitor conditions and regulate air flow aims to reduce fuel poverty in social housing and make an impact in climate action.
Importance of grant fundingInspired to reduce fuel poverty and climate changeBalancing thermal efficiency and air exchange in a sustainable smart wayWorking with the most pioneering companiesHow was Airex founded and the support from being part of the Sustainable VenturesGetting the right type of investorThe great benefits of the funding mechanisms in place in the UK todayThe importance of building a great team and the ability to learn as you goUseful links:Airex - https://www.airex.tech/
Sustainable Ventures - https://www.sustainableventures.co.uk/
Green Angel Syndicate - https://greenangelsyndicate.com/
Agnes Czako's Linkedin - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/agnes-czako-9476453b
Time Stamp:[01:05] An introduction to Agnes Czako and her role[02:10] What inspired Agnes to get into sustainability?[03:10] The beginning of Airex and their funding journey[04:00] Recognising the problem with air bricks and working towards a solution[05:30] The features of the intelligent air brick[07:05] How creating traction can be challenging at the very early stages of business development[10:30] The benefits of investor experience and networking, not just financial support[11:00] The efficiency of events when pitching to investors[13:50] Having an inspiring team at the core of a business[16:25] Being motivated by sustainable and social issues[19:40] What Agnes would like Airex to achieve in the next 10 years
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