Listen "Energy Trading Isn’t a Lottery: How to Scale? | Time2Talk #205: Eszter & Paul Pontenagel"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to this episode of Time2Talk, where we talk about interesting developments in the energy industry. In today's episode, join Eszter Pontenagel and Paul Pontenagel from Time2Market, as they discuss: 👉 Is your biggest bottleneck really the regulator, or your internal setup?👉 Why is market mapping as much about knowing where not to go?👉 Are you scaling intentionally or reacting to panic?👉 Is your setup too rigid to adapt or too loose to scale?👉 What’s the fastest way to delay your market entry by 6 months? If you would like to be the next guest on Time2Talk, please do not hesitate to contact Time2Market. If you have an interesting guest in mind, leave their name in the comments, and we will get in touch. Do you want early access to watch all Time2Market episodes one week before they are published? Subscribe to Time2Market’s monthly newsletter here 👉 http://eepurl.com/iFJ4z6𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 00:00 – Introduction00:49 – Welcome to the episode: looking back and ahead01:56 – Traders are like NFL players03:47 – Beyond tech and market access04:44 – Readiness, risk appetite, and scaling with intention06:06 – Getting internal buy-in: the overlooked barrier07:36 – Mapping Europe: market entry isn’t one-size-fits-all08:34 – Unknown unknowns: the hidden costs of misaligned setups09:27 – Connecting the dots across market bubbles10:55 – Industry bubbles: Denmark, Germany, and local blind spots11:44 – Networks, not just markets: the people we meet13:02 – Trading houses are IT companies, but human ones14:03 – Reflecting on Time2Talk Season 215:48 – Why the energy sector never gets boring16:14 – E-world vs weddings: why it’s easier to talk energy than small talk17:55 – Most memorable cases of the year (so far)20:17 – What slows you down? Misjudging regulator expectations21:58 – Delivering value is about speed and trust23:00 – Enabling success23:46 – Poland vs the US: Market access pain levels compared24:27 – Going offline: summer pause and what’s next25:15 – Looking ahead: 2026 is the year to moveLegal disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered business or legal advice. Time2Market is not responsible for the completeness, accuracy, and actuality of the information provided. Time2Market's website: www.time2market.net Time2Market's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/time2market-market-management-servicesLegal disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered business or legal advice. Time2Market does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, and actuality of the information provided. The energy industry is extremely dynamic and conditions and requirements change frequently. As a result, information discussed on this page is subject to change without notice. Time2Market's website: www.time2market.net Time2Market's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/time2market-market-management-servicesSubscribe to Time2Market's newsletter for early access and exclusive content: https://sy4ic.share.hsforms.com/2GEq1A1elRH2eMpxHuPS4Rg
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