Some founders build products. Others build the future.

In this episode of Fayl Tales, I sit down with Roxanne Bardini-Medio, CEO and co-founder of Geoneon, a climate tech company using geo-intelligence and data science to help governments and communities prepare for natural disasters like bushfires, floods, and deforestation.

Roxanne shares her journey from earth sciences and disaster risk research to building a bootstrapped climate tech startup in Australia, alongside her husband and co-founder, without external investment.

We cover:

• Why disaster preparedness matters more than response
• Bootstrapping a climate tech company through consulting → product
• Balancing scientific integrity with startup speed
• The emotional reality of entrepreneurship and founder resilience
• Working with governments, NGOs, and global partners across Australia, Bhutan, and Laos
• How to understand your risk tolerance and move forward even when failure feels close

This episode is for founders, operators, and anyone interested in climate technology, disaster risk reduction, geospatial data, and mission-driven startups.

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