{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Sustainable Tech Podcast","title":"How Keen to Help Makes Volunteering Easy for Companies and Nonprofits","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a4dd8ad9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1679,"description":"In this episode, I had a fascinating conversation with Mateo Jeanneau, CEO and co-founder of Keen to Help, a company making it easier for businesses to connect with volunteering opportunities. Mateo shares the story behind Keen to Help and how it grew from a simple side project during the pandemic into a platform that helps companies and their employees engage in meaningful team-building while giving back to their communities.\nWe dive into how Keen to Help balances the needs of nonprofits with corporate volunteer programs, creating win-win situations for everyone involved. From helping schools to now working with major companies, Mateo's journey is filled with insights about building something that truly matters. Whether you’re a nonprofit looking for support or a company seeking new ways to contribute, you’ll find something valuable in this chat.\nLinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateo-jeanneau/\nKeen to Help - https://www.keentohelp.com/\nChapters:\n00:35 - What is Keen to Help?\n01:20 - How Mateo started Keen to Help during the pandemic\n03:00 - From side project to full-fledged business\n04:25 - The role of McGill’s Dobson Entrepreneurship Center\n06:00 - Meeting co-founder Alex and building the platform\n07:45 - Using WordPress and building without coding experience\n09:35 - How Keen to Help’s platform operates\n11:05 - Balancing product development and customer needs\n12:50 - Lessons learned from customer discovery\n14:20 - Transition from schools to companies and managing stakeholders\n17:00 - Developing volunteer kits for companies and nonprofits\n19:25 - Short-term goals and long-term vision for Keen to Help\n22:45 - The challenges of managing logistics and operations\n24:30 - The future of Keen to Help and expanding impact\n🗣️ Get a FREE consultation here!\nhttps://goec.io/contact-us/\n🚀 Subscribe to the podcast:\nhttps://sustainabletechpodcast.com/\n✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter:\nhttps://s.goec.io/stp-newsletter\n🎥 Watch on YouTube:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Az5Km4F9GqaWlPhRtNgvrRZpsVqNE7-OxBgjuJgUMcA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMTNi/Njg3ZGQ0YmZjMDJh/ZWNjOTg0ZDdjOTAw/M2RlZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}