Ep 94: Robyn Beavers, Co-Founder & CEO of Blueprint Power
- Author
- Jason Jacobs, Robyn Beavers
- Published
- Mon 30 Mar 2020
- Episode Link
- https://www.mcj.vc/media/podcast
In today’s episode, we cover:
- What is Blueprint Power and how its unique business model works
- Who’s its customers and what is their need
- How her early-career at Google was a springboard into a career in energy
- The genesis and inspiration behind Blueprint Power
- The current state of the renewable energy sector
- The role of the energy grid and its stakeholders
- How Robyn initially validated market demand for Blueprint Power
- Blueprint’s current geographic footprint and market focus
- How recent regulatory developments have served as a tailwind for the business
- The perspective of executives at commercial property firms with respect to renewable energy
- The current role of incumbent utility companies
- Blueprint’s customer traction to date
- The contributions Blueprint is making in combatting climate change
- The challenges and evolution of raising venture capital as an energy startup
- Squaring both impact and profit motives
- Aspects of Blueprint’s business that appealed to traditional VCs
- How Robyn sees a significant opportunity in clean water
- How regulatory speed remains one of the biggest bottlenecks
- Robyn’s thoughts on those seeking to transition their career to the climate space
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