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Power Mining AnalysisSoluna Holdings CEO John Belizaire Q&A - Q4 Earnings & HPC Pivot!Soluna's CEO John Belisere walks us through their impressive 80% revenue growth in 2024 and explains their strategic pivot from GPU rentals to focusing exclusively on Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure development.• Core business performed exceptionally well with revenue reaching $38 million, up from $21 million in 2023• Project Dorothy in Texas drove growth through full-year operations and demand response services adding $2 million in revenue• Gross profit grew to $15.1 million in 2024, up from $5.7 million in 2023• "Relentless Stewardship" program improved operational efficiency and customer service for Bitcoin hosting• Decision to terminate HPE contract for GPU cloud services due to market pri...2025-04-0255 min
Clean IntegrationMapping the AI Computing IndustryIn this episode of Clean Integration, host John Belizaire (CEO, Soluna) is joined by Dip Patel (CTO, Soluna) and Brian Cochrane (Head of Sales, Soluna Cloud) for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI compute infrastructure.Together, they unpack Soluna’s new AI Market Map—an ecosystem-level view of the players, opportunities, and bottlenecks shaping the future of AI compute. From the explosive growth of “neo clouds” to the challenges of energy demand and the looming threat of GPU scarcity, this conversation maps out where the industry is headed—and what it will take to build AI s...2025-03-2747 min
Bigger Than Us#263 John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna ComputingJohn Belizaire is the CEO of Soluna Computing, the world’s first utility-scale company developing power plants and combining them with high-performance computing facilities. As a serial entrepreneur, John has successfully founded and scaled multiple industry-leading technology startups that have achieved market leadership and double-digit growth, including FirstBest, an insurance software company acquired by Guidewire, and The Theory Center, a software company acquired by BEA Systems. Before becoming an entrepreneur, John was the lead architect for Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group. Soluna Computing builds modular, batchable computing centers for intensive applications like cryptocurrency mining, AI a...2025-03-2543 minClean IntegrationAI’s Environmental Impact with Professor Shaolei RenIn this episode of Clean Integration, Soluna CEO John Belizaire and CTO Dip Patel sit down with Professor Shaolei Ren from the University of California, Riverside, to discuss one of the most pressing challenges of AI today—its environmental footprint. Professor Ren’s research sits at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and environmental justice, exploring the hidden costs of AI’s water usage, energy consumption, and air pollution.With AI models growing exponentially in size, and data centers consuming unprecedented amounts of energy, this conversation dives into the tangible impact of AI on the environment, policy efforts to reg...2025-03-0637 minClean IntegrationThe Future of Hyperscale Infrastructure & AI with Dan GoldingSoluna CEO John Belizaire sits down with Dan Golding, Chief Technology Officer at Appleby Strategy Group and a key member of Soluna’s Advisory Board. With decades of experience scaling data centers for hyperscalers like AOL and Google, Dan shares his insights on how AI and cloud infrastructure are evolving to meet the demands of a sustainable, high-performance future.Episode Highlights: The Evolution of Hyperscale Infrastructure: How data centers have transformed from 15MW to 500MW+ campuses over the last two decades.AI’s Energy Demand & Data Center Design: Why AI’s rapid expansion requires a rethink in powe...2025-02-2834 minClean IntegrationThe Power of Data Center Colocation with VP of Energy, Larbi LoudiyiIn this episode, host and CEO John Belizaire sits down with Soluna’s VP of Energy, Larbi Loudiyi, to discuss a groundbreaking approach to powering AI workloads—co-locating data centers with renewable energy sources. They explore how this strategy enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and drives sustainability for enterprise AI.Larbi shares his journey in renewable energy, from developing wind farms in Morocco to pioneering the behind-the-meter (BTM) approach at Soluna. Together, they break down the misconceptions about colocation, the benefits of integrating data centers with renewables, and how this model is reshaping the industry.Episode High...2025-02-1024 minPower Mining AnalysisSoluna Holdings CEO John Belizaire Q&A - 2025 Growth Strategy & Outlook!Soluna Holdings is making significant strides in the intersection of sustainable energy and AI, as CEO John Belizaire outlines plans for the company’s projected growth in 2025. Through strategic partnerships and innovative projects, Soluna is positioning itself as a leader in both bitcoin mining and AI cloud solutions.• Recap of 2024's significant milestones at Soluna Holdings • Overview of the HPE partnership and its implications for AI solutions • Exploration of operational efficiency metrics and growth rate improvements • Discussion of financing methods, including convertible note payoff • In-depth look at Project Dorothy 2 and its importance for scaling • I...2025-01-2146 min
Category VisionariesJohn Belizaire, CEO of Soluna: $180 Million Raised to Power the Future of Renewable Computing for AISoluna is pioneering a new category of renewable computing, building data centers co-located with renewable energy power plants to monetize stranded or wasted energy while providing sustainable compute power for AI workloads. With over $180 million in funding, Soluna is constructing a distributed network of facilities around the country that enables massive AI compute capabilities while driving demand and resiliency in the renewable energy sector. In this episode of Category Visionaries, John Belizaire shares Soluna's journey from addressing a stranded wind power project in Northern Africa to becoming a leader in sustainable computing infrastructure.
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The...2025-01-1829 minCategory VisionariesJohn Belizaire, CEO of Soluna: $180 Million Raised to Power the Future of Renewable Computing for AISoluna is pioneering a new category of renewable computing, building data centers co-located with renewable energy power plants to monetize stranded or wasted energy while providing sustainable compute power for AI workloads. With over $180 million in funding, Soluna is constructing a distributed network of facilities around the country that enables massive AI compute capabilities while driving demand and resiliency in the renewable energy sector. In this episode of Category Visionaries, John Belizaire shares Soluna's journey from addressing a stranded wind power project in Northern Africa to becoming a leader in sustainable computing infrastructure.
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The...2025-01-1829 minClean IntegrationBuilding a Workforce for AI Innovation with Mary O'Reilly, Chief People Officer at SolunaIn this episode, CEO and host John Belizaire sits down with Mary O'Reilly, Chief People Officer at Soluna, to discuss how we're fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. Mary shares insights on how the company attracts and develops talent, supports rural job creation, and aligns its workforce strategy with the demands of AI and Renewable Computing.Episode Highlights: Rural Job Creation: Soluna’s efforts in building job opportunities in rural Texas, including partnerships with local schools and colleges.Veteran Recruitment: Programs like the Veterans Affairs Skill Bridge help veterans transition into renewable energy and tec...2025-01-1318 minClean IntegrationFinancing Soluna Cloud with CFO John TunisonSoluna CEO John Belizaire sits down with CFO John Tunison to discuss the financial strategy behind scaling Soluna Cloud. Together, they explore the unique opportunities of running sustainable data centers, balancing profitability with renewable energy goals, and how recent financing wins are propelling Soluna forward.Episode Highlights:A Financial Foundation for AI: How Soluna’s innovative model balances cost efficiency with sustainability.Recent Wins: The impact of financing deals like the $25M equity purchase agreement.Future Projects: Updates on expansions like Project Kati and Rosa, aligned with Soluna’s mission for clean computing.Guest Speaker:Jo...2025-01-0625 minClean IntegrationInside Soluna’s Data Centers with CTO Dip PatelWe're introducing Soluna Cloud and its groundbreaking approach to integrating AI with renewable computing. Soluna’s CTO, Dip Patel, and CEO, John Belizaire explore Soluna's novel solution to the increased demands for Renewable Computing in the enterprise space. Episode Highlights:Purpose-Built Infrastructure for AI: Explore how Soluna’s Helix data centers are designed from the ground up for AI and batch computing, optimizing for scalability, efficiency, and sustainability.Co-Location with Renewable Energy: Learn how Soluna’s data centers are strategically located at green energy sites, minimizing energy loss and maximizing efficiency by connecting directly to wind farms.N...2024-12-2326 minClean IntegrationThe Future of AI and Renewable Computing with CTO Dip PatelWe're introducing Soluna Cloud and its groundbreaking approach to integrating AI with renewable computing. Soluna’s CTO, Dip Patel, and CEO, John Belizaire explore the intersection of sustainable energy and high-performance computing, the strategic goals for Soluna Cloud, and what’s ahead this season.Episode Highlights:Renewable Computing’s Role in AI: Soluna leverages wasted renewable energy to power high-performance computing, addressing the energy challenges of AI’s rapid growth.Sustainability Innovations: Soluna’s facilities are 18% cleaner than most high-performance computing setups, thanks to green power, zero water dependence, and advanced cooling technologies.Customer-Centric Solutions: Soluna Cloud brid...2024-12-0425 min
The Change Show with Simon PhillipsThe ChangeMan Interviews - with Guirlaine Ritha BelizaireIn this enlightening conversation, Guirlaine R. Belizaire shares her journey from a classroom teacher to a prominent figure in the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of following one's heart and the challenges faced in the world of philanthropy. She discusses the prevalent scarcity mentality in nonprofits, the evolution of her career through various organizations, and the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in creating sustainable change. Guirlaine highlights the necessity of soul work in DEI efforts and the importance of embracing ambiguity in the process of transformation. She also shares her future aspirations, including a new podcast focused...2024-12-0228 minPower Mining AnalysisSoluna Holdings CEO John Belizaire Q&A - Q3 Earnings, HPC/AI Growth & Hosting!What if you could harness the power of AI and renewable energy to revolutionize the data center industry? Join us as we sit down with John Belisere, CEO of Soluna Holdings, to explore their trailblazing journey. John shares how Soluna is transforming the landscape with innovative projects like Dorothy 2 and Project Rosa, and strategic partnerships with tech giants like HPE. With a project pipeline soaring to 2.6 gigawatts and a $25 million growth capital secured, Soluna is setting the stage for an exciting future in high-performance computing and sustainable energy solutions.Get ready for an engaging exploration of Soluna's...2024-11-1855 min
Humans In AISeason 1 | Epiode 5 John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna highlights the challenge of wasted renewable energy in techIn this conversation, John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, discusses his journey from a technician to a successful entrepreneur. He highlights the challenges of wasted renewable energy and how Soluna is addressing this issue by co-locating data centres with renewable energy plants.
John shares insights from his early career at Intel, the founding of his first software company, and the lessons learned from selling to BEA Systems. He also delves into the complexities of the insurance software industry and the importance of understanding risk management in sales.
In this conversation, John Belizaire shares insights on navigating the complexities of...2024-11-141h 00
Ayna InsightsJohn Belizaire: A Blueprint for Renewable ComputingCurious about how modular, scalable data centers can revolutionize both the computing and renewable energy industries? Join Nidhi Arora as she chats with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, about converting excess renewable energy into computing power. John details how Soluna’s modular, scalable green data centers at renewable power plants use unique strategies to utilize wasted energy. He also addresses challenges like supply chain and site approval, and his vision for a future where renewable energy and computing merge into “renewable computing.”
John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, is a seasoned tech entrepreneur who has fo...2024-09-0328 min
The BIG Strategy PodcastE015: Renewable Computing: Powering AI with John BelizaireAs the CEO of Soluna Holdings, John Belizaire leads the charge in shaping the future of renewable energy development using computing. Soluna is the leading developer of green data centers for batchable computing, powered by wasted renewable energy. Classically trained as a computer scientist, John began his professional journey at Intel, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the PC revolution. In this episode, we explore:* Sustainable data centers* Mental models and lateral thinking – including the "10 Ideas” exercise* The role of federal and state policy changes in fostering sustainable innovation...2024-08-2655 min
WTR Sustainable Investing Surveyor PodcastSoluna Holding CEO John Belizaire on the company’s recent wins, its growth into AI and opportunities for future growth across its different business linesCEO John Belizaire joins us to talk about the multiple milestones recently reached, including financing for the 50 MW Project Dorothy 2, a PPA agreement for 166 MW Project Kati and the funding and launch of Soluna Cloud. The podcast delves into Soluna Cloud’s strategic partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, its securing of NVIDIA H100 GPUs that will allow it to offer Generative AI workloads for enterprise customers and Generative AI labs. 2024-07-2424 min
GRTiQ PodcastJohn Belizaire - CEO at Soluna HoldingsLeave feedback!Today I am speaking with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, a pioneering developer of green data centers designed for batchable computing, utilizing wasted renewable energy. That’s a mouthful - Soluna is essentially using unused energy or wasted energy from renewable energy, like solar power, to power AI servers. During our conversation, John shares his remarkable background, recounting his entry into the tech industry and sharing some fun anecdotes from his time at Intel during the era of Andy Grove. We then talk about the evolution of AI, discussing how Soluna (not to...2024-07-191h 19
The Green BlueprintEnergy is now the ‘primary bottleneck’ for AIData centers are an impressive energy success story. Over the last 25 years, internet traffic has climbed more than 500x while data center electricity use has remained flat. The servers and energy infrastructure have gotten wildly more efficient, and the biggest tech companies have focused on powering those warehouse-scale computers with renewables.But a lot of people are suddenly alarmed about data centers again, as energy demand for AI surges.Data centers are getting built so fast, many utilities are pushing for lots of new fossil gas plants to serve them. And while tech c...2024-05-2256 minWTR Sustainable Investing Surveyor PodcastHow Soluna’s Renewable Powered Data Centers Can Help Meet the Power Needs of AISoluna Holdings CEO John Belizaire joins us for a discussion about the company’s recent growth and how its green-powered data centers are helping to support renewable energy development and provide a solution to the power demands from AI.2024-04-2530 min
The Mining Pod | Bitcoin Mining NewsFrom Bitcoin Mining To AI Infrastructure With John BelizaireShould Bitcoin miners think about AI? Is it too late to get in on the game? How should Bitcoin miner’s construct JV deals or other structures? We are joined by John Belizaire of Soluna Digital Holdings to dig into this and more.
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The Mining Pod | Bitcoin Mining NewsFrom Bitcoin Mining To AI Infrastructure With John BelizaireShould Bitcoin miners think about AI? Is it too late to get in on the game? How should Bitcoin miner’s construct JV deals or other structures? We are joined by John Belizaire of Soluna Digital Holdings to dig into this and more.Join our Bitcoin Halving Party! https://www.meetup.com/denver-bitdevs/Questions or want to sponsor? william@blockspace.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-03-1240 min
CoinDesk Podcast NetworkTHE MINING POD: From Bitcoin Mining to AI Infrastructure With John BelizaireSoluna Digital Holding’s CEO John Belizaire joins "The Mining Pod" to discuss the public company’s perspective on Bitcoin mining going into the Bitcoin halving.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Should Bitcoin miners think about AI? Is it too late to get in on the game? How should Bitcoin miners construct JV deals or other structures? We are joined by John Belizaire of Soluna Digital Holdings to dig into this and more.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the B...2024-03-1239 min
Clean IntegrationRenewable Energy Transition with John Breckenridge of Arevon EnergyIn 2022, the US Department of Energy reported that, “The United States is a resource-rich country with abundant renewable energy... Every region of the country has access to multiple [clean energy] resources. The available renewable resource is 100 times that of the Nation’s annual electricity need.” So, why do renewable resources account for only 20% of the nation’s power today?What’s getting in the way of the mass adoption of renewable energy?If you’ve been tuning in for a while, you’ve heard me discuss the wasted energy problem with industry experts...2024-02-1530 min
Clean IntegrationBitcoin Mining with Chad Roach of Navitas GlobalIn Spring 2023, Soluna proudly announced a new investment partner at Project Dorothy – Navitas Global.Navitas Global is a private data center development company that leverages years of experience and deep relationships in the Bitcoin mining industry to provide attractive returns for investors. In this episode, CEO John Belizaire talks to Chad Roach, Managing Partner at Navitas, about Project Dorothy.They discuss what’s happening at the nexus of renewable energy development, Bitcoin mining, investment, and more. LEARN more about Soluna by visiting our website.WATCH our latest updates and insigh...2024-02-0721 min
The Wall Street ResourceSoluna Holdings, Inc. (SLNH) John Belizaire, CEOTheleading developer of green data centers that convert excessrenewable energy into global computing resources. Soluna builds modular,scalable data centers for computing intensive, batchable applications such asBitcoin mining, AI, and machine learning. Soluna provides a cost-effectivealternative to battery storage or transmission lines. Soluna uses technologyand intentional design to solve complex, real-world challenges. Up to 30% ofthe power of renewable energy projects can go to waste. Soluna’s data centersenable clean electricity asset owners to ‘Sell. Every. Megawatt.’2024-01-2229 min
Today is the Day ChangemakersSustainable Spirit: Balancing Renewable Resources & Inner EnergyI am so excited to once again welcome the wonderful John Belizaire onto this week's episode. John is the CEO of Soluna Computing, which involves crypto currency, AI, and machine learning powered by renewable energy. John has an impressive background as a successful CEO, architect, and author.John’s mission at Soluna is “to make renewable energy a primary source of energy in the world”. Soluna goes to great lengths to make sure renewable energy is used to its fullest capacity, building specialized data centers to ensure all of the energy is put to use. In John’s first e...2024-01-2045 min
WTR Small-Cap SpotlightSoluna Positioned for Growth in 2024 as New Projects Come OnlineSend us a textSoluna Holding’s CEO John Belizaire joins WTR’s Tim Regan and Graham Mattison to talk about Soluna’s impressive business turnaround in 2023, including the projects that are online today and their growing adjusted EBITDA contributions. Belizaire also talks about new projects under development, incremental revenue sources, and the company’s recently announced AI pilot at Project Dorothy. 2023-12-1339 min
Clean IntegrationSoluna's Carbon Emissions with Rob DayIn this episode, we're digging into Soluna's carbon emissions. An independent study has found that Project Dorothy, our Texas flagship data center, emits 18% less carbon annually than its data center counterparts and the ERCOT West territory. John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Computing and host of Clean Integration, is joined by Soluna’s VP of Corporate Development, Phillip Ng.Our guest today is Rob Day, a friend of the show and co-founder and partner at Spring Lane Capital. (If you didn't catch our first conversation with Rob, listen here.)Spring Lane Capital is a...2023-12-0547 min
Watts & Blocks PodcastEp. 30 Fixing Renewable Energy with Soluna HoldingsPacific Bitcoin Promo Link: https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/discount/HASHRATE
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Hey everyone, welcome to this week’s release of the Hashrate Happy Hour Podcast. I have to say this is one of the greatest hits for me, on todays show I am joined by John Belizaire, the CEO of Soluna Holdings.
What’s exciting is we get to do a really deep dive on who Soluna is, why they were formed, and what problems they are solving for the renewable energy industry.
John pain...2023-09-1351 min
Everything Bitcoin Mining : The Sazmining PodcastTrials and Tribulations of the CRYPTO industry w/ John BelizaireToday Will speaks with John Belizaire a versatile CEO and serial entrepreneur who has successfully founded and scaled multiple technology companies over a 20-year career. He is currently the CEO of Soluna, a company helping to shape the future of renewable energy development.
This episode covers his journey to crypto, Bitcoin, surprising thoughts on the industry, renewable energy, the situation of markets, and so much more.
Listen to learn more!
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0:00-4:24 - John's journey to crypto
4:25-9:37 - Stories and challenges faced by John as a CEO ...2023-02-1537 min
The Index PodcastRenewable Energy and Powering the Future with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna ComputingThis week host Alex Kehaya joins serial entrepreneur John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Computing the leading developer of green data centers for batchable computing, Join us for a great conversation on renewable energy and powering the future.Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube2023-02-1029 min
SunCast2022 Special Year-end Cleantech Podcaster's Roundtable Roundup Each quarter, Tigercomm & SunCast Media convene the brightest stars in cleantech podcasting to discuss what they have been observing vis-a-vis their podcast and industry research. This is the 7th such gathering, and it proved an eventful hour of insights, differing opinions and more than a few laughs. Join hosts Mike Casey & Nico Johnson, along with a lineup of all-star podcasters from across the cleantech spectrum for the Year-end Holiday Special!Our expert panel of cleantech podcasters shared thoughts on what to expect in the clean energy industry in 2023, and what they've been learning from their...2023-01-101h 06
Clean IntegrationBonus Episode: The FTX Collapse Reminds Us Bitcoin is Not CryptoIf you've read the news lately or even quickly skimmed the headlines, you've seen the madness concerning FTX and the growing skepticism of the crypto industry at large.The collapse of FTX and other firms this year bolstered by concerns of crypto mining strain on the world's resources, there have been many misunderstandings, it seems. Especially as it relates to Bitcoin.Recently, you may have heard CEO John Belizaire say, "Bitcoin is not crypto," and he is not alone in this thought. Many thought leaders and Bitcoiners have taken to Twitter and op-eds to expand...2023-01-0635 min
The Customer Experience Podcast236. The EX Takes Mixtape: 12 Employee Experience InsightsTo celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast, we created the EX Takes Mixtape - 12 top employee experience moments from episodes 101-199. Hear EX-themed highlights with these guests of The Customer Experience Podcast:Stacy Sherman, VP of Agent and Customer Experience at LiveopsBrittany Hodak, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Superfan StrategistElizabeth Dixon, Speaker on Strategy, Innovation, and CX; Principal Lead of Strategy, Hospitality, & Service Design at Chick-fil-AMark Schaefer, Speaker and Author of Marketing RebellionSue Woodard, Speaker and Mortgage and FinTech EvangelistShep Hyken, Customer Service and Customer Experience ExpertLisa Earle McLeod, Speaker and Author of Selling with Noble PurposeAndrea Morter, VP...2023-01-0339 minSunCastSqueezing More Money From Clean, Green Energy. Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire’s promise to Sell.Every.Megawatt and End Curtailment Forever. Today's conversation is a wide-ranging look at how to provide reliable power using renewables while mitigating intermittency and helping Independent Power Producers (IPPs) deal with the annoying curtailment problem through novel software and hardware solutions. Been wondering when I’d do an episode on Bitcoin mining + Renewables? Buckle up and let’s roll."Curtailment" occurs when a clean energy electric generating system is prevented from exporting to the grid or is temporarily shut down by the grid operator (usually because of a glut of electricity in the market), effectively wasting energy.Many people have...2022-12-151h 41
Clean IntegrationAn Inside Look at the CHIPS Act and the Future of Entrepreneurship with John DearieToday, we’re getting a unique perspective on entrepreneurship.John Dearie joins us from the Center for American Entrepreneurship, a research, policy, and advocacy organization that works with policymakers in Washington and across the country to achieve a policy environment that promotes new business formation, survival, and growth.John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Computing and host of Clean Integration, became familiar with John Dearie and the Center for American Entrepreneurship in the fall of 2019 through his friend Bettina Heins (also a member of the board) and he joined the Board of Directors for CAE in Ma...2022-12-0647 min
Clean IntegrationRecruitment & Diversity in Cleantech with Catherine McLeanSoluna CEO John Belizaire meets with Catherine McLean, who has spent the past decade plus working in clean energy recruitment. Catherine is the founder and CEO of Dylan Green, a strategic talent acquisition consultancy that specializes in placing top-tier talent and top-tier individuals within leading clean energy and tech companies.Prior to founding Dylan Green, Catherine founded and led McLean Ross, a global energy and utility recruitment consultancy. She is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and equity in the clean energy and tech spaces, and one of Dylan Green's core objectives is to help companies reach t...2022-11-0341 min
The Power ConnectEp. 48 - John Belizaire - SolunaA Jack-of-All trades on a mission for mastery - John Belizaire has a knack for starting businesses in some of the most difficult and cut-throat industries in American business - and thriving. The native New Yorker has been a serial entrepreneur in the insurance and finance spaces and then at the behest of a mentor and investor colleague, took his knack for solving problems to the energy space and is now running one of the fastest-growing companies in energy - Soluna. Determined to show the world how computing can help solve the energy gap, they’re taking unused energy th...2022-11-0300 min
Scaling CleanEpisode 11: John Belizaire, Part 2Hey #cleantechers, this week we’re back with part two of our conversation with Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire. John’s current company is building modular green data centers that run on renewable energy. And though he just turned 50, John has already sold two companies.
Our conversation for Scaling Clean was incredibly rich. You can hear the first half of the conversation on last week’s episode. In last week’s episode, John described the attributes such as active listening and mentorship that are keys to successful entrepreneurship.
Part two is just as interesting. John and I di...2022-10-3123 min
Scaling CleanEpisode 11: John Belizaire, Part 2Hey #cleantechers, this week we’re back with part two of our conversation with Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire. John’s current company is building modular green data centers that run on renewable energy. And though he just turned 50, John has already sold two companies.
Our conversation for Scaling Clean was incredibly rich. You can hear the first half of the conversation on last week’s episode. In last week’s episode, John described the attributes such as active listening and mentorship that are keys to successful entrepreneurship.
Part two is just as interesting. John and I di...2022-10-3123 min
Clean IntegrationGreening Bitcoin with Troy CrossCan Bitcoin catalyze the transition to renewable energy? Troy Cross joins us in this episode to discuss. Troy is a fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. He holds a PhD in Philosophy, and is a professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College. He has been involved in Bitcoin for over a decade, most prominently working around the question of Bitcoin mining’s present and future environmental impact.Notable Moments from this Episode: [1:15] Soluna recently published a white paper covering curtailment (wasted energy) and the potential solution in batchable computing, including Bitcoin mining.2022-10-251h 21
Scaling CleanEpisode 10: John Belizaire, Part 1Hey #cleantechers, ever hear about someone and feel at least a little bit awed by what they have accomplished in their lives? Well, we’ve got one of those folks featured in this episode of Scaling Clean.
John Belizaire is CEO of Soluna Computing, which builds modular green data centers running on renewable energy. Though he just turned 50, John has already sold two companies. In his current role, he testified before the U.S. Congress and rang the NASDAQ bell. His speaking and writing attract the interests of new and legacy media, including Cheddar News, The New Yo...2022-10-2030 minScaling CleanEpisode 10: John Belizaire, Part 1Hey #cleantechers, ever hear about someone and feel at least a little bit awed by what they have accomplished in their lives? Well, we’ve got one of those folks featured in this episode of Scaling Clean.
John Belizaire is CEO of Soluna Computing, which builds modular green data centers running on renewable energy. Though he just turned 50, John has already sold two companies. In his current role, he testified before the U.S. Congress and rang the NASDAQ bell. His speaking and writing attract the interests of new and legacy media, including Cheddar News, The New Yo...2022-10-2030 min
Clean IntegrationInside the Industry’s Take on Bitcoin's Energy Use with Eliza and Aoyon of CoinDesk Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire is joined by Eliza Gkritsi and Aoyon Ashraf, journalists at CoinDesk.Eliza and Aoyon both cover crypto mining for the digital-currency-focused new site, CoinDesk. Before joining CoinDesk, Eliza worked as a reporter at TechNode, a leading media source on tech and startups in China. She holds an MSc in Journalism and in Communication and Media Studies. Before joining CoinDesk, Aoyon spent 9 years at Bloomberg, where he covered equities and commodities in mining, metals, and energy.Together, they discuss the current landscape of crypto mining and energy disc...2022-10-1845 min
Clean IntegrationBeating the Bitcoin Energy FUD with Ali ChehrehsazJohn Belizaire, CEO at Soluna Computing, sits down with Ali Chehrehsaz, the Co-founder and CEO of TerraVerde Energy, an independent energy advisor representing school districts, public agencies, and commercial enterprises. TerraVerde helps clients reduce energy use and costs by planning, designing, and implementing energy conservation measures, solar energy systems, and energy storage solutions. In this conversation, John and Ali discuss starting a company focused on scaling clean energy and beating the Bitcoin-Energy FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt). To read a transcript of this conversation, please visit our blog. LEARN more about Soluna by v...2022-10-1150 min
Clean Power HourJohn Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Computing | Monetizing Excess Renewable Energy with Flexible Computing Ep.103When a grid gets congested, the excess energy generated at renewable plants is wasted. But what if there was something we could do to mitigate that curtailment and monetize our excess wind, solar or hydroelectric power? John Belizaire is Founder and CEO at Soluna Computing, the leading developer of green data centers for batchable computing, powered by wasted renewable energy. With 25 years of experience as an enterprise software entrepreneur, John is passionate about using flexible computing to unleash the potential of renewable energy. On this episode of Clean Power Hour, John joins...2022-09-2023 min
Clean IntegrationUnderstanding Bitcoin's Climate Impact with Margot PaezJohn Belizaire, CEO at Soluna Computing, sits down with Margot Paez, a fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute specializing in renewable energy and environmental studies, to discuss the need for education in both the policy and energy sectors around the potential for Bitcoin mining to catalyze clean energy development. Margot is also currently a Ph.D. candidate in civil engineering at Georgia Tech with a focus on water resources and climate adaptation, as well as a graduate research assistant at the Georgia Water Resources Institute and a front-end developer.Our team became acquainted with Margot w...2022-09-1338 min
Mama Earth Talk163: How we can use all the resources from sustainable energy with John BelizaireIn this episode, we talk to John Belizaire. He is the CEO of Soluna Computing, Inc. John is on a mission to reimagine the renewable energy grid and to make renewable energy more efficient and environmentally friendly. Soluna is currently focused on some of the biggest unsolved problems for the economics of renewable energy: sustainable computing, sustainable data center spaces and wasted energy. During this episode we take a look at how we can use all the resources from sustainable energy. What we could use those resources for as well as take a deep dive into some o...2022-09-0540 min
Keepin It Real w/Caramel "As We Say 100"Keepin It Real phone conversation with CEO of Soluna Computing, Inc - John BelizaireI had a very interesting conversation with John Belizaire. John is very passionate about saving the world, to make the world a better place to live. John is the CEO of Soluna Computing, Inc. John is on a mission to reimagine the renewable energy grid and to make renewable energy more efficient and environmentally friendly. Soluna is currently focused on some of the biggest unsolved problems for the economics of renewable energy: sustainable computing, sustainable data center spaces and wasted energy.
Since the age of 14 selling floppy discs in high school, John has had an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in...2022-08-2526 min
The ZENERGY Podcast: Climate Leadership, Finance and TechnologyJohn Belizaire | CEO of Soluna Holdings (NASDAQ: SLNH)In this episode, we will be talking to John Belizaire, who is the CEO of Soluna Holdings, a company helping to shape the future of renewable energy development. Soluna Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLNH) is currently the leading developer of green data centers that convert excess renewable energy into global computing resources. Prior to starting Soluna and early in his career, Mr. Belizaire was the recipient of the Intel Scholarship Program and after receiving his computer science and engineering degree from Cornell University, went on become the lead architect for Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group. He then subsequently founded a so...2022-07-1539 min
YPE PodcastJohn Belizaire - CEO, SolunaShow notes:
00:36 John's background in computer science & his path to become CEO at Soluna
06:24 Moore's Law, Wright's Law, and their relationship to the energy industry
10:48 Transitioning from software to energy; providing grid flexibility through computing
22:38 Applications for Soluna's computing solutions, including crypto
30:11 The structure and scale of Soluna's projects
40:01 Why Soluna isn't pursuing flare gas or nuclear projects
46:11 What scares John about the energy sector, and John's advice for young professionals in energy
John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbelizaire/
John's podcast: https://clean-integration.simplecast.com/2022-07-1150 min
The HC Commodities PodcastRenewable Energy, Crypto and Flexible Load with John BelizaireRenewable Energy faces the twin challenges of intermittency and spilled power, both of which drag on adoption and financing. If countries are to meet their climate goals, renewable energy generation needs to accelerate. One solution is connecting renewable power to flexible load, namely data centers meeting the demands of power hungry crypto mining and other applications. In this episode we dig into the fundamental challenges of widespread renewable adoption and potential solutions. Our guest is John Belizaire, founder and CEO of Soluna Computing (SLNH), a global company that provides renewable investors and generators with turn-key computing solutions. T...2022-06-2949 min
Entrepreneurs for ImpactUsing Excess Renewable Energy to Power Smarter, Smaller Data Centers — John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna ComputingPODCAST GUEST BIO:
Soluna Computing is a NASDAQ-listed public company that builds smarter, small-footprint data centers to buy and use excess renewable power.
John Belizaire is the CEO of Soluna Computing and a serial entrepreneur who sold his first company at age 28 for $150 million.
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Shot Caller: A Podcast by Shannon SagaweJohn Belizaire, CEO Soluna Computing; Disrupting Crypto Mining with Clean Energy PowerJohn Belizaire, CEO Soluna Computing; Disrupting Crypto Mining with Clean Energy Power! John and the Soluna team are creating green data centers that enable crypto currency's energy consumption to be a feature and NOT a bug! John recently spoke on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to try to help legislators understand just how disruptive & important their clean energy, small footprint data centers can be. John had this to say; "The reality is that if we execute well, computing can be a catalyst for growth in clean energy — a crucial component to...2022-06-141h 04
The Shades of Entrepreneurship™CEO of Soluna Computing: John Belizaire on The Shades of EntrepreneurshipRenewable energy is still considered a new concept to many. in this episode I welcome CEO of Soluna, John Belizairen, as we dive into the world of renewable energy. From entrepreneurship to crypto currency mining, this episode covers a lot! CEO of Soluna Computing: John Belizaire Support the showSubscribe at theshadesofe.com2022-06-011h 01The Customer Experience Podcast200. Episode 200! The EX Takes MixtapeIt’s episode 200 — and we’re celebrating the milestone with The EX Takes Mixtape - 12 top employee experience moments from episodes 101-199. Hear EX-themed highlights with these guests of The Customer Experience Podcast:Stacy Sherman, VP of Agent and Customer Experience at LiveopsBrittany Hodak, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Superfan StrategistElizabeth Dixon, Speaker on Strategy, Innovation, and CX; Principal Lead of Strategy, Hospitality, & Service Design at Chick-fil-AMark Schaefer, Speaker and Author of Marketing RebellionSue Woodard, Speaker and Mortgage and FinTech EvangelistShep Hyken, Customer Service and Customer Experience ExpertLisa Ea...2022-05-1738 min
Clean IntegrationSoluna Raises $35M From Spring Lane CapitalSoluna has recently secured $35 million in project financing to continue our mission of developing green data centers co-located with renewable energy assets.We’re honored to have a pioneering sustainability project finance firm–Spring Lane Capital–back our model of leveraging excess clean energy to generate low-cost computing. We share a conviction that this is the future of green bitcoin mining and green data centers. In this episode, we talk to Rob Day, Co-Founder and Partner at Spring Lane Capital. Spring Lane Capital is a private equity firm focused on investments for susta...2022-05-1647 min
Through the Noise598 Green Computing Power from Surplus Renewable Energy - with John BelizaireJohn Belizaire’s parents escaped Haitian dictatorship and potential death before reuniting and coming to the United States. Since the age of 14 selling floppy discs in high school, John has had an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in technology. He was a recipient of the Intel Scholarship Program and he went on to receive a computer science and engineering degree from Cornell University. When he was 28 years old, he sold his first start-up company for $150 million. He has gone on to become a versatile CEO and serial entrepreneur who has successfully founded and scaled several multi-million dollar technology an...2022-05-121h 02
Clean IntegrationInnovations in Energy Efficiency with Peter Kelly-DetwilerIn this episode, we’re talking about digitalization and energy.Peter Kelly-Detwiler, author and energy expert, joins Soluna CEO John Belizaire to discuss the digitization of the energy grid over the last decade, what problems it solves today, and how a decentralized grid may increase energy efficiency in years to come. With a 30-year career in energy, Peter has developed a background in both electricity markets and end-use technologies. This gives him unique and valuable insight into the interplay of technology on both sides of the meter.Peter has worked to solve some of...2022-05-1039 min
Renewable Energy SmartPodDoes Cryptocurrency Mining Actually Need To Be Cleaned Up?John Belizaire, the founder and CEO of Soluna Computing, joins the show to do a deep dive on how cryptocurrency mining and blockchain platforms impact the grid. You’ve probably seen the headlines and the narrative is that the computing power required to run these technologies places a huge strain on the grid. Well, John recently testified before Congress on the topic of cleaning up crypto mining and the energy impact of blockchains … and his opinion might surprise you. In fact, his viewpoint turns that narrative on its head. John also discu...2022-05-0432 min
Young EntrepreneursE33. CEO of Soluna Computing with John BelizaireCome listen to a incredible entrepreneur and CEO of Soluna Computing, John Belizaire, who chats about his journey in life as an entrepreneur and about Soluna's mission for a cleaner world. During this half hour, learn about his journey through leveraging the digital world for a clean world! As well as discuss his lessons learned and more. Visit For More Information: https://www.solunacomputing.com/
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Clean IntegrationFive Orders of Clean-Tech Innovation with Bill NusseyBill Nussey and John Belizaire both share a passion for solving the climate crisis and driving the clean energy revolution. Their approaches differ–Bill has been dedicated to ramping up local-scale solutions like rooftop or community solar and microgrids, and John has been working with large utility-scale solar and wind projects. While they are working at different scales, the concepts they talk about have applications across the board. Bill’s journey into clean energy began with a TED Talk, which grew into 100+ articles and, most recently, a top ten energy podcast called The Freeing Energy Podcas...2022-04-2637 min
Energy Transition SolutionsComputing as a better battery – with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Computing, ep 35Welcome to the Energy Transition Solutions podcast — brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network by AWS Energy.
This week our host Joe Batir talks with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Computing. Joe and John discuss Soluna Computing’s modular data centers and how they are paired with renewable energy to utilize wasted energy through batchable computing. Topics covered include the infinite need for computing power, how computing can be combined with renewable power generation to increase renewable energy penetration into the grid, and a quick crypto mining 101 primer.
John’s book recommendations:
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Clean IntegrationThe Future of Crypto and Energy Policy with Sanjeev Kumar and Kathryn CarpenterLawmakers are ramping up pressure on Bitcoin miners who use fossil fuels to operate. On January 20, 2022, CEO John Belizaire was invited to testify at the House Oversight Subcommittee hearing called, “Cleaning up Crypto, the Energy Impacts of Blockchains” During that hearing our Members of Congress were seeking information about the sector’s energy use. On January 27, 2022, Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the top six crypto companies demanding information about their energy use and impacts “Top Bitcoin Miners Pressed by U.S. Lawmakers to Detail Climate Impact, Power Consumption” Previously, On July 27, 2021, the Senate hel...2022-03-1530 min
Energy Cast136 | Smart Sinks | Soluna ComputingWe explore the potential for computing to serve as effective "energy sinks" for renewable energy with Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/136-soluna.html2022-03-1431 min
Energy Cast136 | Smart Sinks | Soluna ComputingWe explore the potential for computing to serve as effective "energy sinks" for renewable energy with Soluna Computing CEO John Belizaire. For pictures and more info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/136-soluna.html2022-03-1431 min
Clean IntegrationClean Integration Season 2 Coming March 15, 2022We’ll be launching a new season of our podcast this month. (You might be familiar with previous Soluna podcast seasons, known as The Kingdom. )This season, we’re focused on exploring the nexus of computing and clean energy. John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Computing, had some great conversations with top experts about the grid transition, policy implications, new computing technologies, the utility’s perspective on crypto mining, and more. In the meantime, here are some of our favorite moments from Season 1. We hope this will give you a feel of wha...2022-03-1302 min
Clean IntegrationAll About Batteries with Jeff BishopWhat solutions do batteries offer to renewable energy’s biggest problem?In this episode, Jeff Bishop, CEO, and co-founder of KeyCapture Energy, a utility-scale battery provider, talked to John Belizaire, CEO, and Suzy Peng, Summer Associate at Soluna. Together, they took a deep dive into the world of batteries.Jeff’s extensive experience in the battery and energy industries guide our conversation in this episode as we unpack the ins and outs of grid-scale storage. We learn a lot about the business of batteries and battery technology, as well as address the benefits of batteries– such a...2022-03-1154 min
Clean IntegrationDiversity, Renewable Energy, and Tech with CEO John BelizaireJohn Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Computing, sits with Ashley Capuzzi to discuss John’s experience with diversity as a leader in the fields of technology and renewable energy. In this episode, you’ll also hear John talk about his background in tech, his drive for entrepreneurship, for learning about people, and how he found himself in the renewable energy space.As one of Soluna’s core values, diversity is not only important to our team but truly makes up our company’s DNA. As we kick off season 2 of our podcast, which will focus on renewable...2022-03-1139 min
Clean IntegrationRenewable Energy Development with the Soluna TeamThe Soluna Computing team gets together for a new season of Clean Integration! This season we will be focusing on all things related to renewable energy innovation, including conversations with experts in the field.To kick off the season, John Belizaire, CEO, is in conversation with Dip Patel, CTO; Phillip Ng, VP of Corporate Development; and Larbi Louyidi, VP of Energy.Together, they address the need for renewable energy development, investment, and data center innovation, among many other things. Here’s some of what you can expect to hear:“There is an appeal that the...2022-03-1146 min
Scaling SustainabilityShaping The Future of Renewable Energy Development with John Belizaire of Soluna Computing (Episode 35)John’s parents escaped Haitian dictatorship and potential death before reuniting and coming to the United States. Since the age of 14 selling floppy discs in high school, John has had an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in technology. He was a recipient of the Intel Scholarship Program and he went on to receive a computer science and engineering degree from Cornell University. When he was 28 years old, he sold his first start-up company for $150 million. He has gone on to become a versatile CEO and serial entrepreneur who has successfully founded and scaled several multi-million dollar tech...2022-03-1039 min
Bigger Than Us#184 John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna ComputingJohn Belizaire is the CEO of Soluna Computing, the world’s first utility-scale company developing power plants and combining them with high-performance computing facilities. As a serial entrepreneur, John has successfully founded and scaled multiple industry-leading technology startups that have achieved market leadership and double-digit growth, including FirstBest, an insurance software company acquired by Guidewire, and The Theory Center, a software company acquired by BEA Systems. Before becoming an entrepreneur, John was the lead architect for Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group.
About Soluna
Soluna Computing builds modular, batchable computing centers for intensive applications like cryptocurrency mini...2022-02-011h 02
AWESome EarthKindSell Every Megawatt: Sustainable Computing with Renewable Energy - with John Belizaire, SolunaQuantum Quote: “An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” – Edward de Bono There is exponential growth in new clean energy production, with numerous companies creating solar & wind power plants across the globe. Clean energy is now the least cost source of new electricity virtually everywhere on Earth, and renewable energy was 87% of all new electric power plants in the US in 2021. Unfortunately, a lot of that energy doesn’t reach the grid due to a mismatch of consumer demand with natu...2022-01-3144 min
Insider's Guide to Energy54 - Data centers: One man's excess electricity is another man's computing powerThis week Chris and Johan are joined by the CEO of Soluna Computing inc. John Belizaire. With on-site data centers John and his team utilise to be curtailed electricity to power machine learning computing, crypto-mining and other cloud-based applications. The three discuss how the architecture of their data centers differs from others and how power purchase agreement play into their business model. Listen in to find out how they went from sourcing the first project to getting inbounds and how John ended up dreaming of Jeff Bezos.Soluna's Homepage:https://www.solunacomputing.com/2022-01-1056 min
CyberWire DailyKazakhstan shuts down its Internet as civil unrest continues (and one consequence is a disruption of alt-coin mining in that country). More on Log4j. Ransomware hits school website provider.Kazakhstan shuts down its Internet as civil unrest continues (and one consequence is a disruption of alt-coin mining in that country). The UK’s NHS warns of unknown threat actors exploiting Log4j bugs in unpatched VMware Horizon servers. In the US, CISA continues to assist Federal agencies with Log4j remediation, and observers call for more Government support of open-source software security. A major provider of school websites is hit with ransomware. Our guest is John Belizaire of Soluna Computing with a new approach to data center efficiency. Thomas Etheridge from CrowdStrike on supply chain risks. And the US ex...2022-01-0725 min
InevitableStartup Series: SolunaToday's guest is John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna.Soluna is the leading developer of green data centers for batchable computing, powered by wasted renewable energy. Soluna's scalable, on-demand data centers buy every excess megawatt from renewable energy projects, increasing project revenue while eliminating wasted energy. Implementing Soluna data centers is a low-risk, low-friction process due to the company's four pillars of expertise: Project development, energy markets, project finance, and computing technology. Soluna has molded this unique expertise into a proven project finance structure and revenue-generating solution.John is a versatile CEO and serial entrepreneur who...2021-12-1648 minToday is the Day ChangemakersLuck! This Powerful Force Waiting for Those Who Are Ready! with John BelizaireWelcome to episode 50 of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. This week my guest is John Belizaire. John is the CEO of Soluna Computing.John Belizaire’s parents escaped Haitian dictatorship and potential death before reuniting and coming to the United States. Since the age of 14 selling floppy discs in high school, John has had an entrepreneurial spirit and interest in technology. He was a recipient of the Intel Scholarship Program and he went on to receive a computer science and engineering degree from Cornell University. During our conversation, John talks about a...2021-11-241h 05