🌍 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Dan Barber, co-founder of DNA Energy, a pioneering startup driving the energy transition through cutting-edge solutions!
Discover how DNA Energy is revolutionising energy management with innovative hardware and software that integrate renewable assets, optimise energy efficiency, and monetise demand response programs. Dan shares insights into their journey from startup challenges to scaling, the critical role of economic incentives in sustainability, and strategies for expanding globally.
🎯 Key Topics:
• The DNA Energy founding story
• Overcoming challenges in energy transition
• Economic drivers of sustainability adoption
• Collaboration with energy retailers and utilities
• Global market expansion strategies
• Business model innovation in climate tech
• Building the right team and fostering collaboration
⏱️ Timeline:
00:00 Introduction to the Episode and DNA Energy’s Mission
01:10 The Big Benefits of DNA Energy’s Solutions for Businesses
03:05 Where We Are in the Energy Transition Journey
05:09 Overcoming First-Mover Challenges and Gaining Traction
07:17 Why Economic Viability Drives Sustainability Decisions
12:08 Business Model Innovation and Scaling with Retailers
14:45 Global Market Nuances and DNA Energy’s U.S. Expansion
19:17 Collaboration in the Climate Tech Industry
21:35 Building the Right Team: Hiring Gradual Growth and Systems Thinking
26:27 Breaking into Climate Tech Without Traditional Credentials
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