In this episode of the Mission Driven Podcast, I speak with Max Nelen, founder and CEO of Agros, a climate-smart agritech startup scaling solar irrigation systems for smallholder farmers across Southeast Asia.
While we explore Agros' origin story and pilot in Myanmar, the highlight of our conversation is Max’s deep dive into the real, gritty work of scaling.
From adapting the product based on farmer feedback to building trust in new markets, deciding when to enter a new country, and navigating the cultural and operational challenges of a growing team, Max offers one of the most honest and insightful takes on what it really means to grow a mission-driven enterprise in emerging markets.
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