Dainis Kruze (Aerones) on pulling off a massive pivot, raising $30M, lessons from Y Combinator, practical tips for pitching investors & teaching maths as road to country’s prosperity. Ep 147

Dainis Kruze is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aerones. With a deep passion for innovation, he and his co-founder Janis Putrams started Aerones in 2015. Originating from university projects, their ambition and hard work evolved into a robust company, now boasting over 120 employees catering to markets across Europe, North America, and Latin America. They raised $30M Series-A in 2023.

On this episode we talk about:

• How Dainis pulled off a huge pivot with Aerones
• Building a culture that fosters innovation and adaptability
• What it takes to pitch successfully
• Experiences and learnings from participating in Y Combinator
• The importance and challenges of talent acquisition and nurturing in the Baltics
• The future of renewable energy

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