Ed Kearney is the CEO of Valo, a hydrofoil electric vessel that is revolutionizing the future of water transportation. In this conversation, Ed talks about the story behind Valo, the business model and go-to-market strategy, timeless Y Combinator advice, challenging the status quo, raising capital on Wefunder, and much more.
Valo is currently raising a Reg CF, which offers the opportunity for anyone to invest alongside angel investors and VCs in Valo. The link to invest is below.
*Conduct due diligence before investing
Invest in Valo: https://wefunder.com/valo
Valo: https://www.ridevalo.com/
Valo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ride-valo/
Ed's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-kearney/
Ed's Book Rec: https://www.amazon.com/When-Heavens-Went-Sale-Geniuses/dp/0062998870
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Outline:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 How is Valo Inventing the Future?
1:42 What is Valo?
5:01 Making Efficient Energy Consumption
6:25 Business Model
9:35 Challenging the Status Quo
11:16 Customer Receptiveness
13:02 Go-To-Market Strategy
14:48 Ultimate Vision for Valo
16:40 Story Behind Valo
19:55 Environmentally Friendly
21:10 Creating a Transportation Revolution
23:01 Handling and Adjusting to Waves & Depth
26:30 Y Combinator Experience
29:30 Raising on Wefunder
32:52 5 to 10 Year Vision
35:07 Most Influential Book
36:18 Advice for Young People