APlanet Co-CEO and Co-Founder Johanna Gallo: Measuring the Startup Mindset

Sustainability has become more important than ever for businesses of all sizes, in all industries, and in all corners of the world. But how are companies supposed to collect and analyze data related to sustainability in order to meet regulations and make a positive impact on the world? The answer to that question is tech startups like APlanet, which is based in Spain. In just two years, APlanet has made incredible traction and done great work helping CSR departments and sustainability professionals manage data and processes related to sustainability. APlanet Co-CEO and Co-Founder Johanna Gallo recently spoke with startup coach Roland Siebelink on the Midstage Startup Momentum Podcast. They discussed the need for a startup like APlanet and the amazing progress the company has made in just two years. More importantly, Johanna shared some of the secret sauce of APlanet’s early success. The biggest challenges of APlanet entering new markets. Why APlanet went against convention by splitting its staff between product and go-to-market from the beginning. How APlanet has found a balance between customer feedback and other factors that matter when building a product. Why the first employees hired at a startup are so critical in the future of the startup. How APlanet measures whether or not potential team members have a startup mentality.