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. We 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. LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mateo-jeanneau/ Keen to Help - https://www.keentohelp.com/ Chapters: 00:35 - What is Keen to Help? 01:20 - How Mateo started Keen to Help during the pandemic 03:00 - From side project to full-fledged business 04:25 - The role of McGill’s Dobson Entrepreneurship Center 06:00 - Meeting co-founder Alex and building the platform 07:45 - Using WordPress and building without coding experience 09:35 - How Keen to Help’s platform operates 11:05 - Balancing product development and customer needs 12:50 - Lessons learned from customer discovery 14:20 - Transition from schools to companies and managing stakeholders 17:00 - Developing volunteer kits for companies and nonprofits 19:25 - Short-term goals and long-term vision for Keen to Help 22:45 - The challenges of managing logistics and operations 24:30 - The future of Keen to Help and expanding impact 🗣️ Get a FREE consultation here! https://goec.io/contact-us/ 🚀 Subscribe to the podcast: https://sustainabletechpodcast.com/ ✉️ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://s.goec.io/stp-newsletter 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://s.goec.io/stp-youtube 📄 Read the EC blog: https://s.goec.io/ec-blog 🛠️ Need help building something? https://s.goec.io/build-together