Jose Restrepo, founder of Ecotropics, discusses his background and the development of his company in the carbon credits market. He explains how the carbon credits platform works and its impact on the environment and businesses.

Takeaways

Jose Restrepo has a background in ecology and environmental science and technology, which led him to work in the carbon credits market.

Ecotropics has developed a digital platform for originating and trading high integrity carbon credits, using geospatial digital transformations and back-office reporting.

The platform allows farmers to receive payments for ecosystem services, while companies can offset their carbon footprints.

The initial team at Ecotropics consists of experts in data science and fintech, with a focus on AWS architecture and cybersecurity.

Funding is a major challenge for startups in the carbon credits market, but partnerships and investor education can help overcome this barrier.

Ecotropics plans to scale its business and expand its product offerings, including the introduction of biodiversity credits.

The carbon credits market is evolving, with more companies and regulations driving the demand for transparent and reliable carbon credits.

Ecotropics aims to bridge the gap in the market by supplying high integrity carbon and biodiversity credits through its platform.

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