Klement Kralj: Destination Innovation and the Art of Systematic Disruption
In this episode of The Wisdom Of... Show, host Simon Bowen speaks with Klement Kralj, founder and CEO of Remea, a pioneering company revolutionizing EV charging infrastructure through destination-based solutions. From his engineering background to building a bootstrapped company that challenges industry giants, Klement shares profound insights on innovation, systems thinking, and the realities of disrupting established markets. Discover how thinking differently about fundamental assumptions can create breakthrough opportunities and why sometimes being small becomes your greatest competitive advantage.
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Episode Breakdown
00:00 Introduction and the challenge of innovating in established markets
05:18 Early signals and why destination charging made sense when fast charging was slow
12:36 The bootstrap advantage of agility versus resources in competitive markets
18:52 Beyond products and why market education becomes the hardest challenge
25:44 Systematic resistance when industry giants try to stop innovation
33:29 The unexpected advantage of regulatory constraints on competitors
38:22 Physics versus AI and when fundamental principles outperform algorithms
45:36 The entrepreneurial reality of building products versus bringing them to market
52:12 AI as competitive advantage for small, agile companies
About Klement Kralj
Klement Kralj is the founder and CEO of Remea, where he drives innovation in smart EV charging solutions for hospitality and destination businesses. With over a decade of experience in systems engineering and business development, Klement brings a unique perspective to the intersection of engineering precision and commercial strategy.
Passionate about disrupting the status quo, he leads a dedicated team focused on delivering seamless SaaS offerings that align with industry transformation and sustainability goals. His approach combines deep technical expertise with systems-level thinking to create solutions that don't just compete within existing markets but redefine how entire industries think about their fundamental models.
Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Klement represents a new generation of European entrepreneurs who are leveraging technological agility and innovative thinking to challenge established global markets.
Connect with Klement Kralj
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klementkralj/
Personal Website: https://theklement.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klement.kralj.3
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clementcharged/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@remeacharging
About Simon Bowen
Simon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organizations, recognizing that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organizations.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/
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Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/
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