In this episode of Scaling Green-Tech, Katherine Keddie is joined by Tim Rault-Smith, a seasoned scale-up leader turned startup advisor, who now helps founders navigate growth in the EV technology space. Tim was one of the early employees at ForgeRock, the Identity and Access Management software company that rapidly scaled from a small European team to IPO on the New York Stock Exchange before its acquisition in 2023. Tim reflects on his journey through the birth of the Internet and a variety of roles at Sun Microsystems, to co-building ForgeRock’s support services and helping shape the technologies still underpinning today’s digital world.

They dive into the realities of being part of an early-stage team - from working unpaid “idle time” and juggling multiple hats, to navigating crunch points, raising venture capital, and scaling sales globally. Tim also draws on his current role as a startup advisor in the EV and charging space, offering practical lessons on product-market fit, the importance of commercial partners, and the level of commitment it really takes to succeed. If you’re interested in startup scaling, climate tech entrepreneurship, or what it takes to grow from a founding team to a global player, this one’s for you.

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In episode 9 of the Scaling Green-Tech podcast, Katherine Keddie and Matt Jaworski share a hands-on guide to auditing your online presence. They break down where to start, from mapping your digital touchpoints and pulling data, to analysing website speed, SEO performance, and social media engagement. Along the way, they share practical tips for getting more from tools like LinkedIn, Google Analytics, and Bing Webmaster, and explain how to turn numbers into meaningful insight.

We also explore the power of founder-led social media, how to benchmark against the right competitors, and why credibility frameworks like Stanford’s Web Credibility Guidelines can be just as important as metrics. If you’re a green-tech innovator or marketer looking to transform raw data into strategy and build a digital presence that scales, this episode is for you.

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In episode 8 of the Scaling Green-Tech podcast, Katherine Keddie speaks with Mitesh Jagatia, founder of Eco Ventures Counsel, a pro bono initiative offering free legal support to early green-tech startups across the UK.

Mitesh unpacks the most common legal challenges climate founders face, from commercial contracts and employment law, to corporate governance and intellectual property. We discuss how to talk about your product without jeopardising your IP, how to navigate complex fundraising agreements, and when to seek external advice.

Drawing on his experience as an in-house lawyer for global corporates, and his work with leading legal experts through Eco Ventures Counsel, Mitesh offers practical, actionable insights for anyone working to scale in the green tech space. If you’re an early-stage founder looking for expert guidance on protecting your company and avoiding legal missteps, this episode is for you.

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