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How Keen to Help Makes Volunteering Easy for Companies and Nonprofits
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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
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