Having been inspired by the vast resource of untapped geothermal heat beneath our feet whilst studying geology at the University of St Andrews, David Townsend decided to found Town Rock Energy shortly after graduating. The past three years have been spent developing Town Rock Energy into Scotland’s one-stop-shop for advice regarding the exploitation of geothermal resources.
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
Richard Branson
Elon Musk
Local Entrepreneurs Around Edinburgh and Aberdeen Scotland
When business started difficulties overcame:
…Yes there was certainly been plenty of challenges in the business since I started it. And I think before then I mean I was fortunate to get into a good University, to have very supportive lecturers; they gave me a lot of time, and very supportive parents they gave me a lot of time. So I guess I have been blessed in a sense. And that’s in a sense enabled me to think that I have the freedom to go ahead and try and start a business…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
The Virgin Way: If It’s Not Fun, It’s Not Worth Doing Book by Richard BransonAlso mentioned:
Thinking, Fast and Slow Book by Daniel Kahneman
Favourite Quote:
Mahatma Gandhi — ‘Be the change that you wish to see in the world.’
Recommended Online Resources:
The Guardian Newspaper
Facebook
Google
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
…And I think anybody can be an entrepreneur so it is worth trying it. I mean it can be a bit scary for sure if you don’t have any money and watching your bank account run our as you are trying to you know get people excited about something. But there is no better way I think to enjoy your time and to get to know yourself and generally feel good about the work you put in…[Listen for More]
More About David Townsend:
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“If you want a free society, teach your children what oppression tastes like. Tell them how many miracles it takes to get from here to there. Above all, encourage them to ask questions. Teach them to think for themselves.” Jonathan Sacks
Other Quotes From the Chat with David Townsend:
“You have a lot of power as an entrepreneur to influence people and that is what I am trying to do”
“time to reflect on what I have been doing and time to think about other things”
“have a deliverables focused workplace as opposed to a 9 to 5 schedule”
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