Nathan Schokker from MODC: Digital Business Cards & Saving 20M Litres of Water
From commercial cleaning into tech entrepreneurship, Nathan Schokker reinforces the value of networks, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and knowing that being better today than yesterday is essential.
From commercial cleaning into tech entrepreneurship, with the thanks of COVID and chamber of commerce, Nathan Schokker reinforces the value of networks, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and knowing that being better today than yesterday is essential for long term success.
A little over two years into digital business cards, and having saved almost 20 million litres of water, the journey of self funding tech has thrown up plenty of hurdles and lessons for Nathan and his co-founders, Sandy & Wayne. Yet, it's been a journey of purpose and fun, not soon to stop.
The MODC Journey
Nathan shares the story of building MODC from the ground up, discussing:
- The pivot from commercial cleaning during COVID
- How the chamber of commerce opened unexpected doors
- The importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses
- Building a self-funded tech startup
- The environmental impact of eliminating paper business cards
Key Takeaways
- Network Value: The connections you make through business communities can lead to unexpected opportunities
- Continuous Improvement: Being better today than yesterday is the foundation of long-term success
- Purpose-Driven Business: Having a mission (like saving water) gives meaning beyond profit
- Co-Founder Dynamics: Working with the right partners makes the journey enjoyable
- Self-Funding: Bootstrapping a tech startup has unique challenges but preserves control
The Environmental Impact
MODC has saved almost 20 million litres of water by replacing traditional paper business cards with digital alternatives. This demonstrates how business innovation can align with environmental responsibility.
For more information check out the MODC website here: modc.com.au
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