Ep 147: Dainis Kruze

Written By Janis Zeps
 

On pulling off a massive pivot, raising $30M, lessons from Y Combinator, practical tips for pitching investors & teaching maths as road to country’s prosperity

Dainis Kruze is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aerones. With a deep passion for innovation, he and his co-founder Janis Putrams founded Aerones in 2015. Originating from university projects, their ambition and hard work evolved into a robust company, now boasting over 120 employees catering to markets across Europe, North America, and Latin America. They raised $30M Series-A in 2023.

On this episode we talk about:

  • How Dainis pulled off a huge pivot with Aerones

  • Building a culture that fosters innovation and adaptability

  • What it takes to pitch successfully

  • Experiences and learnings from participating in Y Combinator

  • The importance and challenges of talent acquisition and nurturing in the Baltics

  • The future of renewable energy

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