Sep 23 2024 60 mins
Sebastian Kreft, co-founder of Metals Hub, shares his journey from consulting at BCG to building a vertical SaaS company focused on the metals and mining industry. Metals Hub provides procurement, sales, and data solutions tailored to this sector. He explains how they evolved from a B2B marketplace into a SaaS provider, emphasizing their focus on managing large transactions for steel mills and mining companies. Kreft discusses challenges such as finding a CTO, building a global team, and the importance of having strong early-stage investors like Point9 and Acton Capital. The discussion also touches on sustainability and how Metals Hub helps companies reduce their carbon footprint through better sourcing decisions.
Podcast Gast:
Dr. Sebastian Kreft
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiankreft/
Podcast Host:
Matthias Ernst
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-matthias-ernst/
Restaurant Tipp:
Metizo - Mexican Restaurant in London
https://london.mestizomx.com/