How Keen to Help Makes Volunteering Easy for Companies and Nonprofits

OCT 10, 202427 MIN

How Keen to Help Makes Volunteering Easy for Companies and Nonprofits

OCT 10, 202427 MIN

Description

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