Driving Towards A Sustainable Future with Ellen Kugelberg I Season Five, Episode Five

Welcome to another exciting episode of Conversations in Cleantech! Today, Jenny Gladman, our Director, is joined by a true trailblazer in the world of technology and sustainability, Ellen Kugelberg. Ellen's career is nothing short of remarkable, having dabbled in engineering, consulting, telecom, and even founding a nonprofit foundation. Ellen is currently the Chief Product Officer of Einride, a freight technology company that is revolutionising the transportation industry with its cutting-edge solutions for electric and autonomous shipping. With her extensive knowledge and experience, Ellen is leading the charge towards a more sustainable future, one truck at a time. In this episode, Ellen shares her insights and experiences on how she transitioned from engineering to consulting and then into the tech industry, her passion for leveraging data for intelligent business decision-making, and her mission to make a real difference in children's reading ability through a nonprofit foundation.  We also dive into the challenges and opportunities in the cleantech space, the role of sensors in revolutionising the transportation sector, and how Einride is pioneering the way towards a greener and more sustainable future. Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of clean tech, you do not want to miss this episode. So sit back, relax, and join us for an insightful conversation with Ellen Kugelberg. Timestamped Guide  01.19 - Introduction to Ellen  03.03 - How did your background in engineering lead you to consulting? 05.15 - How did your focus on data-driven decision-making in your career lead you to your next move in Telenor?  06.39 - What led you to make a purpose-driven career move that was unexpected based on your previous experience and what drove your passion for this type of work? 10.20 - What is your business's elevator pitch and how does it fit into the conversation around disruption? 15.38 - How did managing teams prepare you for industry disruption, and what motivated you to seize opportunities despite challenges? 20.21 - How do you build the right team?  22.59 - How does your company navigate disruption by obtaining approvals for innovative products/services that have never been approved before, and what challenges do you face? 24.56 -  Can you share your startup's funding journey, the challenges you faced, and advice for entrepreneurs seeking funding? 27.55 - What’s next for Einride, where are you heading? 30.05 - How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance? 34.22 - How have your strengths influenced your success in mentoring others and what advice would you give to those looking to develop their leadership skills in this area? 35.54 - What advice would you give to your younger self?   Connect with your host, Jenny Gladman, on LinkedIn. Find our guest, Ellen Kugelberg on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith. This is a Loaded Hype production.