Fireside with Founders & Leaders

Summary:
In this episode, Tim shares his unique career journey from a localised Coast Guard to becoming the CEO of Spark Commodities, a company focused on transparency in the energy market. He discusses the importance of problem-solving, the value of being a generalist in leadership, and the significance of building a strong team culture. Tim emphasizes the need for transparency in the energy sector and how Spark aims to provide that for its customers. He also reflects on the challenges of managing a global team and the importance of trust and agency in a startup environment.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction and Background
04:37 Career Journey and Lessons Learned
13:18 Understanding Spark's Mission and Impact
21:59 Building a Strong Team and Company Culture
31:19 Vision for the Future and Legacy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mendelssohn-2658688
https://www.sparkcommodities.com/

Show Notes

Summary:

In this episode, Tim shares his unique career journey from a localised Coast Guard to becoming the CEO of Spark Commodities, a company focused on transparency in the energy market. He discusses the importance of problem-solving, the value of being a generalist in leadership, and the significance of building a strong team culture. Tim emphasizes the need for transparency in the energy sector and how Spark aims to provide that for its customers. He also reflects on the challenges of managing a global team and the importance of trust and agency in a startup environment.


Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Background

04:37 Career Journey and Lessons Learned

13:18 Understanding Spark's Mission and Impact

21:59 Building a Strong Team and Company Culture

31:19 Vision for the Future and Legacy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mendelssohn-2658688

https://www.sparkcommodities.com/

What is Fireside with Founders & Leaders?

In this podcast, we talk to some of the greatest founders and leaders about their journey to where they are as well as discuss their companies and many other subjects depending on the guest.
We are aiming to create meaningful content that everyone can get value from. We hope you enjoy 😁