If You Can Dream It, You Can Build It with Nicole Chavas - Greenprint Partners

In this episode, Nicole Chavas, CEO of Greenprint Partners, discusses the challenges and strategies in scaling a green infrastructure business. She addresses stormwater management, the role of partnerships, transitioning into an engineering firm, and financing strategies. Nicole also shares insights on talent acquisition, building operational infrastructure, and the future of small businesses working with the federal government. The episode concludes with advice for young entrepreneurs and a recap on the 3 pillars of scaling a business.

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(0:00) Introduction of the podcast, hosts, and guest, Nicole Chavas (6:19) Challenges and strategies in the initial stages of Green Print Partners (10:58) Importance of long-term planning and common mistakes in managing stormwater (14:11) Role of partnerships, branding, and innovative grant programs in green infrastructure (19:23) Evolution and scaling of Greenprint, transitioning into an engineering firm (24:21) Financing strategies for green infrastructure projects and connecting with low-income communities (30:20) Talent acquisition and vetting process for a mission-oriented business (33:02) Building operational and cultural infrastructure for scalability and cybersecurity concerns (38:08) Future of small businesses working with the federal government and financing for water infrastructure (44:33) Role of policy in sustainable infrastructure development and the impact of federal funding (47:06) Becoming a certified B Corporation and advice for young entrepreneurs (51:48) Conclusion, how to get in touch with Greenprint Partners, and final thoughts (52:28) Recap on the 3 pillars of scaling a business and Mission of Building Scale (52:41) Sponsor: Invitation to book a call for IT cybersecurity strategy