Join us in this exciting episode of the Executives: A Dialogue with Majid as we welcome Andreas Maurer, co-founder and CEO of KeepLocal. We're delving into 'Innovating for a Sustainable Future with KeepLocal: The Journey of Andreas, a Maker-Leader Transforming Retail and Technology.' This discussion will highlight Andreas's remarkable journey and show how he's revolutionizing the retail and technology sectors with sustainable solutions.
🎙️ In This Episode, We Discuss:
00:16 Introduction
00:53 Andreas' background and introduction
01:15 Topic introduction
02:09 What inspired you to start KeepLocal?
04:25 What is the vision and mission of KeepLocal?
04:58 How do you find or craft a north-star metric?
07:10 What inspired Andreas to become an Entrepreneur
09:12 Understanding the first entrepreneurial journey of Andreas
11:03 What advice would you give Andreas at the age of 16 years?
11:45 What keeps Andreas motivated towards getting out every day?
13:52 Have thoughts ever come to Andreas to quit KeepLocal?
15:55 Makers never retire!
17:37 How does Andreas make complex and critical decisions?
22:15 How does KeepLocal integrate sustainability into their business?
27:15 What role does technology play in KeepLocal?
29:20 How do you support the local community and businesses?
31:12 The expansion plans of KeepLocal
36:36 How does KeepLocal ensure a unique experience for the customer?
39:40 How has KeepLocal adapted to the changing retail landscape, especially considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic?
41:10 What was the most significant challenge KeepLocal has faced since its inception?
43:23 What strategies helped grow KeepLocal's presence and customer base?
45:50 Andreas shares an instance where innovation played a key role in solving a problem or improving the service.
49:05 Andreas shares the big plans for KeepLocal
51:46 Leadership style and philosophy of Andreas
53:50 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
56:54 Conclusion
Get ready to discover how a seasoned entre creative problem-solving drives technology forward and how you can apply these insights in your professional journey.
🔗 Connect with Andreas Maurer:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreasjmaurer/
Website: https://keeplocal.de/
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