In this episode, Hiten Patel and Marcus Hoddinott interview Francois Cazor, the chairman of Kpler, a company that provides transparency in the commodities data space. Francois shares his journey from a corporate trading background to entrepreneurship, detailing the journey taken by Kpler in its early years, including a pivot from carbon credits to the more lucrative LNG (liquified natural gas) market.
The conversation highlights Kpler's focus on product-market fit, the importance of customer feedback, and the company's cultural values of humility and ambition. Francois also reflects on the commodities market's evolution, data's role in democratizing access, and his personal transition from CEO to executive chairman.