Alex Liu [00:30]
Since he joined Kearney as a partner in 1996, he’s worked with many leading firms in the communications, media, & technology sectors in more than 50 countries. He’s honored to be a trusted advisor to CEOs and boards, and to have been named a Top 25 consultant by Consulting magazine. He speaks regularly on matters of culture, justice, and joy, hosting the popular podcast Joy@Work (Dave has not been on), and authoring a book on these topics.
Dan Brdar [07:28]
He has 30+ years of experience in the power systems & energy industries & held a variety of leadership positions during his career. In addition to his role at Ideal Power, Dan served as President & CEO of FuelCell Energy Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company with a market cap of over $250 million. During his tenure, the company's revenues increased 235%, to $100 million, manufacturing production increased by over 200% and over $100 million was raised from institutional and strategic investors.
Michael Molinet [30:43]
Prior to founding Branch, Michael and his cofounders worked on a mobile app in 2013 (Kindred Prints), which was featured on both the Apple App Store and Android Play Store. During the challenges of scaling that app, we discovered the opportunity to start Branch to solve the technological challenges for apps everywhere. Before that, he started a few other companies, including a real estate investment company, a food vending company, and a customizable shot glass hardware company.
