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The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP11 - Andrew Spencer (Equans) content typeInterview primary goalEducational summaryIn this insightful interview, Andrew Spencer, Energy and Carbon Services Director at Equans UK, shares his journey from engineering to leading decarbonisation projects across the UK. Discover how technology, human behaviour, and innovative strategies are transforming the built environment for a sustainable future. keywordsDecarbonisation, Built Environment, Energy...
2026-06-0935 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP10 - Andre Bothma (Bellrock)Transforming Building Operations with Andre Bothma: Insights on Tech, Leadership, and Industry InnovationIn this episode, Andre Bothma shares his extensive journey through proptech, energy management, and venture capital, highlighting how technology is reshaping the future of building operations. Discover key lessons on scaling solutions, fostering innovation, and understanding customer needs in a complex industry.Main Topics Covered:Andre’s career evolution from engineering to proptech and VCThe importance of understanding customer priorities for technological adoptionHow Bell Rock’s Symphony platform empowers engineers and improves building managementNavigating the challenges of scale-up in property technologyThe role of leadership and board supp...
2026-06-0853 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP9 - Seumas Kerr (Defence Impact) content typeInterview primary goalEducational summarySeamus Kerr shares insights from his 35-year military career, leadership principles, and his work bridging the gap between the armed forces and the business community through Defence Impact. Discover how military leadership skills translate to the commercial world and the importance of purpose, decision-making, and social value in defense contracting. keywords
2026-05-2537 min
The Crypto Investing Podcast with Fexingo: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Digital Asset StrategyWhy Crypto Mining Is Moving to the Grid EdgeEpisode 8 of The Crypto Investing Podcast with Fexingo: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Digital Asset Strategy drills into the quiet revolution in crypto mining. With Bitcoin at $76,708 and Ethereum at $2,118, the economics of mining have shifted dramatically. Lucas and Luna explore how miners are moving from massive centralized farms to 'grid-edge' operations—smaller, flexible facilities that can power down during peak demand and sell energy back to utilities. They cite recent data showing that over 15% of Bitcoin's hashrate now comes from demand-response-enabled sites, a number that has doubled in the past eighteen months. The hosts discuss a real-world case: a Texas-based mi...
2026-05-2410 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP8 - Chris Reid (BMSI) content typeInterview primary goalEducational summaryIn this in-depth interview, Chris Reid, Managing Director at BMSI, shares his 30-year journey in the building management systems industry. From early beginnings in controls to leading a successful business, he discusses leadership, culture, technology, and talent development, offering valuable insights for aspiring professionals and industry veterans alike. keywords
2026-04-2246 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP7 - Alex Green (Ashden) content typeInterview primary goalEducational summaryIn this insightful interview, Alex Green shares her journey from sustainability in various sectors to leading the Let's Go Zero campaign for UK schools. Discover how her work is transforming education estates into active climate infrastructures, the importance of human behavior, and practical strategies for achieving net zero in schools. keywords
2026-04-2140 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP 6 - Alice Hands (JLL) content typeInterview primary goalEducational summaryIn this insightful interview, Alice Hands, a sustainability expert with a rich background in ethical procurement and building operations, shares her journey, key lessons, and strategies for advancing sustainability in the built environment. From navigating supply chain challenges to leveraging technology and fostering stakeholder engagement, this conversation offers practical advice for professionals committed to making a difference.
2026-04-1741 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP5 - Prash Kidiyoor (Zerogram) content typeInterview primary goalEducational summaryIn this insightful interview, Prash Kidiyoor shares his journey from renewable energy student to founder of ZeroGram, emphasizing practical steps for decarbonization, energy management, and navigating the evolving funding landscape. Discover how small, manageable actions can drive significant impact in the quest for Net Zero. keywordsNet Zero...
2026-04-0135 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP4 - Freddie Pritchard-Smith (Trustek Group) content typeInterview primary goalEducational summaryIn this insightful interview, Freddie Pritchard-Smith shares his journey from property surveying to founding Trustek, an independent PropTech verification marketplace. Discover how his honest approach and focus on understanding real estate challenges are shaping the future of smart buildings and PropTech adoption. keywordsPropTech, smart buildings, independent verification...
2026-03-2336 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP3 - Attiya Khan (Macro) content typeInterview primary goalEducational summaryIn this insightful interview, Atiya Khan shares her journey from environmental science to becoming a global sustainability leader in FM. She discusses the evolution of sustainability practices, the importance of data, and how education and industry collaboration drive change. keywordsSustainability, FM, Data, Decarbonization, Circular Economy, Net Zero...
2026-03-2349 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP 2 - Jessica Marshall (Oasis Community Learning) keywordssustainability, environmental management, education, building management, climate change, energy efficiency, community engagement, eco-friendly practices, carbon footprint, green careers summaryIn this conversation, Jessica Marshall, National Environment Sustainability Manager at Oasis Community Learning, shares her journey into sustainability, emphasizing the importance of connecting environmental strategies with the operational needs of educational institutions. She discusses the psychological aspects of sustainability, the significance of building relationships, and the need for effective communication to drive change. Jessica also highlights the role of data in...
2026-03-0928 min
The Building People | A Grid Edge original seriesEP 1 - Jonathan Shires (Munroe K)Keywordsproperty management, career journey, sustainability, commercial real estate, workplace transformation, mentorship, personal development, building community, energy efficiency, professional growthSummaryIn this conversation, Jonathan Shires shares his extensive journey in the property management sector, detailing his early interests, career transitions, and the lessons learned along the way. He emphasizes the importance of people in property management, the need for sustainability, and the value of mentorship. Jonathan also offers advice for the next generation entering the industry, highlighting the significance of...
2026-02-2324 min
GTM Disrupted with Mike SmartWhat happens when innovation meet passion and purpose?GTM Disrupted host Mike Smart sat with Victor Brown, Founder & CEO of Xcellent Life, a digital health company transforming healthcare with innovative softwaretechnology.Victor shared his insight on a range of topics reflecting his journey as an early-stage Founder and CEO. Victor discusses the intersection of technology, health, and entrepreneurship.Key Take Aways from this episode include: Purpose-Driven Innovation: Improving quality of life through wellness technology. Navigating B2B2C - delivering value to consumers and corporations Emerging business model - healthcare is an ind...
2024-06-1232 min
CleanTechies Podcast#146 AI-Powered Savings: Optimizing EV Charging Costs on the Grid w/ Ken Munson (Rhythmos)🌎 Welcome back to the CleanTechies PodLetter, founder edition. Today, we are talking to Ken Munson from RhythmosIn this episode, some of the biggest ideas we discuss are…* Ken's career from architecture to entrepreneurship and a discussion on the importance of veteran entrepreneurs staying in the arena * Why customer experience is key to EV success* His tactical tips on selling to utilities and understanding their perspective Overall, Ken brings a lot of mature and actionable advice, given how many reps he has as an entrepreneur. Ask...
2024-01-0952 min
CleanTechies#146 AI-Powered Savings: Optimizing EV Charging Costs on the Grid w/ Ken Munson (Rhythmos)Today, Ken Munson, CEO of Rhythmos, shares his story of becoming an entrepreneur, including the wins and losses. He also discusses what Rhythmos is doing in grid-edge technology. He explains what GridEdge Tech is, the importance of experienced entrepreneurs staying in the arena, and the intricacies of selling to utilities. Munson also delves into the future of grid technology and sustainable energy solutions. Enjoy the Episode! 🌱🌎---🌎 If you'd like to see the full PodLetter, go to our substack to see all the written content that supplements the audio interview. ---🚨🚨🚨 Shoutout to our sponsor Net...
2024-01-0952 minCleanTechies Podcast#146 AI-Powered Savings: Optimizing EV Charging Costs on the Grid w/ Ken Munson (Rhythmos)Today, Ken Munson, CEO of Rhythmos, shares his story of becoming an entrepreneur, including the wins and losses. He also discusses what Rhythmos is doing in grid-edge technology. He explains what GridEdge Tech is, the importance of experienced entrepreneurs staying in the arena, and the intricacies of selling to utilities. Munson also delves into the future of grid technology and sustainable energy solutions. Enjoy the Episode! 🌱🌎---🌎 If you'd like to see the full PodLetter, go to our substack to see all the written content that supplements the audio interview. ---🚨🚨🚨 Shoutout to our sponsor Net...
2024-01-0952 min
InevitableStartup Series: Swift SolarThis week's guest is Joel Jean, Co-Founder & CEO of Swift Solar.Before joining Swift, Joel served as Executive Director of the Tata-MIT GridEdge Solar research program, which focuses on scale-up of new solar photovoltaic technologies for India and other developing countries. He developed ultra-lightweight, flexible solar cells that the 2017 Katerva Award recognized, and he was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Fellow in Energy.Swift Solar is designing and manufacturing lightweight solar panels and cheaper, more efficient systems than existing products. The company is working on a new kind of technology called Perovskites. Perovskite uses a crystal...
2021-04-0141 min