Patrik Deuss is the co-founder and CEO at LEDCity, a cleantech startup specializing in smart lighting solutions. Patrik holds a BS in Energy and Environmental Engineering from ZHAW and previously worked at m-way agm and blitzzcar GmbH.

LEDCity initially relied only on research grants money and otherwise bootstrapped their operations, which turned them into a very efficient team. They later raised an equity round (CHF 2M), and this capital combined with their efficiency has given them a great growth rate.

Podcast timestamps:

5:02 – Picking the right co-founder

14:14 – Going B2B

18:07 – Getting better at sales

21:42 – Fundraising as a spin-off

31:59 – Getting inspiration as an entrepreneur

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