PODCAST: Dan Martin on stepping out of your comfort zone
Tools & Resources
Key learnings
- Founded in 2016, Elmtronics is an award-winning supplier and installer of smart electric vehicle charging equipment.
- The business has just been acquired by Mer, which is owned by Europe's largest renewable energy producer, Statkraft.
In our latest podcast, we speak to Dan Martin, the Founder and CEO of electric vehicle charging business, Elmtronics. Dan's journey in business has been full of many twists and turns, but his perseverance has seen him build one of the UK's most exciting EV start-ups. Elmtronics has just been acquired by Mer, which is owned by renewable energy giant Statkraft. The company is also working with Octopus Energy and a number of public and private sector organisations to bring the green transport revolution a step closer.
Listen below to find out more from Dan about:
- How he went from being a time served electrician to the CEO of a fast-growing company.
- Why perseverance is one of the most important qualities for an entrepreneur to have.
- Why stepping out of your comfort zone on a day-to-day basis is the best recipe for personal growth.
- How attitudes towards electric vehicles have moved towards mass adoption in the last five years.
- What the key challenges are in terms of infrastructure, cost and supply for EVs.
- What the future holds for Elmtronics following its acquisition by Europe's largest renewable energy producer.
Next steps...
- Read more about Mer's acquisition of Elmtronics and what it means for Dan and the team.
- Check out our bundle on sustainability in business for information, advice and guidance.