Northwestern's Kevin Kasper: Igniting InfernoGuard with a Half-Million Boost! | EP 15
Description
In this episode of Uninvested, Sahil Seth dives into the inspiring journey of Kevin Casper, founder of InfernoGuard, a startup focused on wildfire prevention. Kevin, a Northwestern student, shares his entrepreneurial story from participating in a middle school STEM competition to raising nearly half a million dollars for his startup. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing academics and entrepreneurship, the strategic pivots of InfernoGuard, and his future plans as he navigates between startup life and potential corporate roles.
What we explore:
Kevin’s early interest in STEM and entrepreneurship
The inception and evolution of Inferno Guard
Challenges faced as a student entrepreneur
Strategies for balancing school and startup responsibilities
The importance of mentorship and industry connections
Kevin’s approach to non-dilutive funding and venture capital
Future plans and the decision-making process for post-graduation
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In this episode, we cover:
[00:00:00] Introduction and welcome
[00:00:14] Kevin’s background and the start of Inferno Guard
[00:01:06] Early interest in STEM and entrepreneurship
[00:02:01] Kevin’s approach to problem-solving and entrepreneurship
[00:03:09] The journey from a STEM competition to a startup
[00:05:54] Balancing high school, friends, and a startup
[00:08:01] Transitioning to college and managing a startup
[00:09:49] Working on Inferno Guard and gaining confidence
[00:11:57] Focus areas and future plans for Inferno Guard
[00:12:31] Funding strategies and the decision to pivot
[00:14:16] Corporate job decision and balancing responsibilities
[00:16:16] Consulting vs. entrepreneurship and future goals
[00:18:49] Kevin’s risk tolerance and strategic planning
[00:21:09] Advice for students considering different career paths
[00:22:06] Kevin’s personal routines and concluding thoughts
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