About this podcast

Dive into the fascinating journey of Simon Schillebeeckx, CSO and co-founder of Handprint.tech, as he shares invaluable lessons from over four years of building a purpose-driven startup. Simon, also a business professor at Singapore Management University, offers unique insights into bridging the gap between academia and entrepreneurship. Learn about Handprint.tech's mission to help companies create positive environmental impact by measuring their 'handprint' – the opposite of a carbon footprint. Simon candidly discusses the initial skepticism about making money from corporate social responsibility, the challenges of rapid growth, difficult team decisions, and the complexities of selling innovative technology with long sales cycles. This interview reveals the grit and persistence required for entrepreneurship, the constant learning curve, and the critical differences between academic theory and real-world business execution. Discover how a .tech domain strategically reflects their tech-driven nature and how they're making a tangible impact by restoring millions of square meters of environment across 35 countries.