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Sarah Martin

Founder · Startup Energy

First Talk · 28 min · July 2, 2026

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Raising funds in B2B solar energy

Sarah looks back on Startup Energy's first six months, the search for a technical co-founder, and the mistakes to avoid in a seed raise.

You're not looking for a co-founder, you're looking for someone who'll carry the project as hard as you do.