About
Paul Akass
After founding and scaling two ventures, Paul wanted to provide Founders with the support he lacked running his companies.
Paul founded Mint Tea® to help new Founders take their visions to the next level.
Having firsthand understanding of challenges founders’ encounter. Most founders struggle with range of challenges, which are often overlooked by their immediate network. At the cost of health and business.
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Founders confront challenges as they develop their ideas into enterprises and unlock the value. It is not easy, requiring personal traits to overcome the adversity.
For first-time founders, the ascent is marked by steep learning curves across various domains, compounded by resource constraints, personnel growth steps and unknowns.
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In my capacity as an advisor, I offer a deep expertise and understanding. Working as your advisor, support you directly with the challenges, so you are not alone. Not just on a specific vertical, I prioritise the overarching strategic goals, help structure your thinking. So you can take decisions with support.
My Story
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Fifteen plus years within commercial roles. I am a serial entrepreneur with extensive experience in starting concepts.
Working as energy trader for over decade, transitioned into a leadership role within innovation starting variety of products & services. Ranging from energy ventures to digital products. Result of which.
I co-founded Trabu Technologies Ltd in 2022 and served as its board member and Chief Technology Officer, it is currently round A funded and scaling.
Prior to founding Trabu, I co-founded Tankey BV, the largest digital fuel app in the Netherlands. Where I held the role as CEO, serving my responsibilities towards it’s corporate shareholders. Before completing a management buyout and subsequent sale for full exit. Before Tankey in 2017, founded a sustainable fuel venture (OGO) to build greengas CNG stations.
Currently I advise variety of startup founders on consultative basis to short cut the need for expensive services.
How I work with founders
Differing from many advisors, my approach is hands-on. I delve deeply into your story, ensuring that my guidance is not just relevant yet tailored to your needs. This approach requires a time investment from me, often leading to weekly appointments. Such regular interactions are crucial at early phase to establish trust & chemistry towards the mission.