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PCB ChatRM 173: Reliability as a Service: How ChargerHelp! Keeps EV Charging RunningAs the electric vehicle market accelerates, the reliability of the charging infrastructure becomes increasingly vital. Chargers that are down or malfunctioning can hinder adoption and erode consumer confidence. But who ensures these chargers stay up and running?
This episode of Reliability Matters dives into that very topic with a trailblazer in the EV service space. Our guest is Kameale Terry, cofounder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a company revolutionizing how we think about EV charger maintenance and reliability.
Under her leadership, ChargerHelp! has pioneered Reliability as a Service, developed a highly trained and diverse technician workforce, a...2025-07-2447 min
Reliability MattersImproving the Reliability of Public EV Chargers with ChargerHelp! Co-Founder & CEO, Kamale TerryAs the electric vehicle market accelerates, the reliability of the charging infrastructure becomes increasingly vital. Chargers that are down or malfunctioning can hinder adoption and erode consumer confidence. But who ensures these chargers stay up and running?Today, we're diving into that very topic with a trailblazer in the EV service space. My guest is Kameale Terry, co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a company revolutionizing how we think about EV charger maintenance and reliability. Under her leadership, ChargerHelp! has pioneered Reliability as a Service, developed a highly trained and diverse technician workforce, and shaped industry policies a...2025-07-2247 min
Grid ConnectionsWhy EV Chargers Fail — And How to Fix Them: Kameale Terry, CEO of ChargerHelpSummaryWhat’s really behind the broken EV chargers we’ve all encountered — and how do we fix them for good? In this episode, ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry breaks down the surprising truth that 90% of charger downtime is due to software, not hardware. She explains how outdated protocols like OCPP 1.6, poorly structured service contracts, and misaligned incentives have made charger reliability a major roadblock, especially for fleets. Kameale also shares how field data is driving a new era of performance-based service models, and why 2025 is a critical year for setting standards, building accountability, and creating real uptime. If you ca...2025-03-2559 min
DELIVEREDStartup ending the EV charger chaos with Kameale C. TerryIn this episode of Delivered, you can learn how one founder turned the issue of unreliable EV charging infrastructure into a thriving business.We sat down with Kameale C. Terry, co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a tech-driven EV charging station repair and maintenance company. Kameale’s innovative approach blends real-world data, predictive analytics, and machine learning to tackle the biggest roadblock to mass EV adoption.Key learnings:Understand how EV charging technology worksFind out why over 25% of public EV chargers in the U.S. are brokenLearn how ChargerHelp! is redefining the industry with Reliability as...2025-03-2452 min
The Idea PeopleEV Charging Reliability with AI, CEO at ChargerHelp! Kameale TerryIn this special episode of The Idea People, host Rick Garcia and CEO of Lee Andrews Group Stephanie Graves sit down with Kameale Terry, Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp! to learn how she is revolutionizing the EV Charging Industry.
Whether you're passionate about clean tech, entrepreneurship, technology or community impact, this conversation will leave you inspired and motivated.2025-01-2430 min
The EVs for Everyone PodcastEp. 143: Feels Like a Fever Dream: What's Next For EV Charging with ChargerHelp!?Kameale C. Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp! joins the show today to talk about how she aims to make the charging experience seamless through big data and people. Kameale goes into detail on how her company, ChargerHelp!, is building the EV charging workforce the nation needs, as she believes PEOPLE are a critical part of the charging infrastructure ecosystem. We also talked about ChargerHelp!'s "reliability as a service" (RaaS), which helps companies like Rivian, ensure their charging stations stay up and running and working efficiently. Press play on this episode if you wanna hear Kameale and I get "really...2025-01-1315 min
Invisible InkEp 64 - Charging Ahead! Unexpected Paths to Market Success, With Kameale C. TerryJoin us for a fascinating conversation with Kameale C. Terry, Co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp! In this conversation, Kameale shares her entrepreneurial journey in the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector, detailing her transition from supporting EV drivers to founding her own company focused on enhancing charging reliability. Tune in to find out:How to transform life circumstances into entrepreneurial opportunityThe single biggest secret to sustainable startup successHow to leverage problem mastery to gain investor credibilityHow to play the fundraising game like a chess proThe oath to financial fluency, why it matters, and how to get itThe ins and outs...2025-01-0559 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicKameale Terry on Creating a Reliable EV Charging InfrastructureIn this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Kameale Terry, co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a cutting-edge tech company launched in 2020 that tackles the issue of inoperable electric vehicle charging stations. Under her leadership, ChargerHelp! has raised over $21 million, amassed the nation’s largest dataset of EV service work orders, and services stations across 17 states. Ted and Kameale discuss her background, and early influences that drove her passion for data, technology, and community empowerment. She is a native of Los Angeles, attended Azusa Pacific College, majored in organizational leadership, and has over a dec...2024-11-2529 min
The Michigan Opportunity Radio ShowThe Michigan Opportunity Radio Show ~ Nov. 23, 2024Nov. 23, 2024 ~ Everything about future mobility, under one Michigan Central Train roof, in Visit Detroit! Michigan Mobility Conference, Hosted by Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Held at Ford Motor Company built Newlab in Michigan Central Campus, in Corktown, City of Detroit Guests include Justine Johnson Chief Mobility Officer. MEDC
Camille Hoisington, Director of Ecosystem Development, Traverse Connect Kameale C. Terry CEO, ChargerHelp Josh Naramore, Senior Program Director for Policy, NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials)2024-11-2437 min
The Michigan OpportunityS4 Ep.40 - Michigan Mobility Conference 2024: From Supply Chains to Talent Attraction – Unveiling the Future of Hydrogen, EV Charging Software, Infrastructure, and Urban TransportJoin our host Ed Clemente as he speaks with key figures in the mobility industry following the inaugural Michigan Mobility Conference. Hosted by the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME), Michigan Economic Development Corporation, gathered a diverse audience including global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, technology startups, and service providers to discuss Michigan's significant role in shaping the future of transportation and its broad impact on global communities.Hear from Justine Johnson of the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, Camille Hoisington of Traverse Connect, Kameale C. Terry of ChargerHelp, Josh Naramore of National Association...2024-10-301h 18
Zag TalkChargerHelp! CEO Worries About EVSE Reliability So You Don’t Have ToWhen’s the last time you pulled up to a gas station and the pump didn’t work? While that’s a very rare occasion indeed, it’s sadly all too frequent an occurrence in the world of electric vehicle charging. And if people aren’t confident they can power up their cars, they’re not going to want to switch from gas-powered vehicles.Kameale C. Terry saw first hand just how many of those reliability problems were relatively easy to solve, and so she started ChargerHelp! to partner with charging networks nationwide to help them get their uptime...2024-10-1130 min
Automotive News Daily DriveSept. 4, 2024 | Jeep gets a new North America chief; ChargerHelp’s Kameale TerrySept. 4, 2024 | Jeep gets a new North America chief; ChargerHelp’s Kameale Terry by Automotive News2024-09-0415 min
Shift: A podcast about mobilityKameale Terry on what we don’t know about charging reliabilityThe CEO of ChargerHelp weighs in on the industry’s inaccurate uptime calculation and what issues actually underlie charger unreliability.2024-09-0132 min
On The MoveFixing EV Charging: Kameale Terry's Winding Path to InnovationCEO of ChargerHelp Kameale Terry was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. The daughter of Belizean immigrants Kameale has always had a focus on environmental sustainability and community engagement.With over a decade of experience in CleanTech, Kameale formed ChargerHelp! with her co-founder Evette Ellis to create a reliable Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. The CleanTech company, powered by technology, uses data to identify and provide maintenance and repair services for electric vehicle charging stations. Previously Kameale worked at EV Connect where she was the Director of Programs for the electric vehicle charging station n...2024-05-3129 min
First Things First With Dominique DiPrimaKameale C. Terry is a Green Tech Founder From South LA & Business is BoomingKameale C. Terry is the co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp Inc an app that enables on demand repair of electric vehicle charging and former Director of Programs at EV Connect. www.chargerhelp.com2024-05-2142 min
Venture EverywherePlugging In : Kameale C. Terry with Scott HartleyEpisode 36 of Venture Everywhere is hosted by Scott Harley, Co-founder and GP of Everywhere VC, and he catches up with Kameale C. Terry, Co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a company that specializes in on-demand repair and maintenance for EV charging stations, ensuring operational efficiency and promoting electric transportation growth by providing a convenient solution for operators and owners. Scott and Kameale share insights on the pivotal role that dependable charging stations play and ChargerHelp’s innovative solutions through advanced tech and thorough workforce training. Kameale also talked about the company's approach to data analytics, and her personal drive and co...2024-05-1436 min
Entrepreneurs for Impact (EFI): Climate Tech CEOs & VCs#163: Kameale Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp! — 97% Uptime on Electric Vehicle Chargers with Reliability as a Service (RaaS), Crazy Ideas Win, Predictive Analytics, Climate Tech Software, 5:00 AM Club⭐ My guest today is Kameale Terry, Cofounder and CEO of ChargerHelp!.
ChargerHelp! is the only national EV charger-dedicated operations and maintenance service provider, with over 1,000 EV technicians trained so far. Their key offering is Reliability as a Service (RaaS) – “a labor subscription service that provides peace of mind to charging station owners and operators who require fast and reliable O&M services at consistent, hassle-free prices, with 97% EV charger up time.”
Kameale Terry is a former banker, policy fellow, and EV charging software executive. She’s also the daughter of Belizean immigrants born and raised in South Cen...2024-01-1146 min
Category VisionariesKameale Terry, Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!: Over $20 Million Raised to Build the Future of Electric Vehicle InfrastructureIn today's episode of Category Visionaries we speak with Kameale C. Terry, Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, an infrastructure solution that has raised over $20 Million in funding.
Topics Discussed:
Kameale’s background, why she said she’d never be an entrepreneur, and what made her end up as a founder and CEO
Why EV charging stations often do not work, and how ChargerHelp! uses data analytics to find and solve actual problems and potential issues
An important element of success that’s outside of any founder’s control
Lobbying with the government, and being featured in a White H...2023-12-1520 minCategory VisionariesKameale Terry, Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!: Over $20 Million Raised to Build the Future of Electric Vehicle InfrastructureIn today's episode of Category Visionaries we speak with Kameale C. Terry, Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, an infrastructure solution that has raised over $20 Million in funding.
Topics Discussed:
Kameale’s background, why she said she’d never be an entrepreneur, and what made her end up as a founder and CEO
Why EV charging stations often do not work, and how ChargerHelp! uses data analytics to find and solve actual problems and potential issues
An important element of success that’s outside of any founder’s control
Lobbying with the government, and being featured in a White H...2023-12-1520 min
SAE Tomorrow Today149. Improved EV Charging Meets a More Equitable WorkforcePlanning a road trip in your EV? You may be worried about charging station reliability. But one company is boosting EV charging uptime, improving consumer confidence, and advancing economic mobility..ChargerHelp! is a technology company committed to preparing workers from all backgrounds to diagnose and repair the wide range of unique EV charging technologies on the market today through their scalable safety and training curriculum. The company recently partnered with SAE to develop standards around an EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) technician certification program that helps underutilized, high-performing professionals overcome the skills gap. This partnership...2023-02-1644 min
Founders UnfoundFebruary Flashback Clips: Kameale TerryFor the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Kameale Terry is Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a company that enables on-demand repair of electric vehicle charging stations, a company that helps individuals coming out of code schools, land incredible jobs.Original Episode: No.15, July 2020https://foundersunfound.com/chargerhelp-founder-profile-podcast/MORE ON KAMEALE AND CHARGERHELP!K...2023-02-0600 min
Fueling the Future of Transport Podcast#82. What Is Most Exciting In the Transport Energy Space in 2022
#82. What Is Most Exciting In the Transport Energy Space in 2022?
Earlier this year, Tammy started asking guests one important question at the end of every episode: “what excites you most about this space?” This compilation of their answers will surely leave you with hope and excitement for the energy space for 2023 and beyond.
We also want to hear what excites YOU most about this space. Email Tammy at Tammy@transportenergystrategies.com with either your written inspiration or better yet, record a voice memo and send the audio file and maybe you’ll hear yourself on an upc...2022-12-1927 minFueling the Future of Transport Podcast#79. Charging Ahead with ChargerHelp! CEO Kameale Terry
#79. Charging Ahead with ChargerHelp! CEO Kameale Terry
The success of public EV charging is only as strong as the charging network and when as many as one-third of the nation’s chargers are offline or broken at any given time, that leads to customer frustration and can literally lead to an EV standstill. In this episode, we talk with a self-made, self-taught, female entrepreneur who is here to help make sure the network is up and running.
With Special Guest:
Kameale C. Terry, Co-Founder and CEO, ChargerHelp!
“And so, we went out t...2022-11-0727 min
Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careersHow to solve the EV problem and a jobs problem at the same timeKameale Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp!, was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. The daughter of Belizean immigrants, Kameale has always had a focus on environmental sustainability and community engagement.With over a decade of experience in clean tech, Kameale formed ChargerHelp! with her co-founder, Evette Ellis, to create a reliable electric vehicle charging infrastructure. ChargerHelp! uses data to identify and provide maintenance and repair services for electric vehicle charging stations. Have a green jobs question for Yesh? Send it to her on Twitter @yeshsays. Use the hashtag #askyesh. Job hun...2022-10-2635 min
Funded | How They Raised MillionsDiverse Female Founders (Special Funded Ep)Diversity hasn’t always been a major part of the world of venture capital and startups.
But founders of different ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds have started entering the market in a big way. As that’s happened, it’s been amazing to watch the ever-changing landscape of founders starting their own companies.
In this special Funded episode, we look back and hear the stories of diverse founders we got to encounter the last two seasons: Erin Carpenter, Isharna Walsh, Nicole Emrani Green, and Kameale Terry.
All of them had their own different challenges to overcome, but shared one thing in common...2022-10-0742 min
Green MicGetting EV charging stations and people back to workDiscussion around EV and EV infrastructure. Co-hosted by Meghan Weinman and Simon Horton. Featuring guests Kameale Terry and Jaime Duyck, of ChargerHelp!2022-08-1128 min
EV Hub LiveENSURING THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE: EV Charger ReliabilityIn this episode of EV Hub Live, we sit down with Kameale Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp! and Cory Bullis, Senior Public Affairs Specialist at FLO to talk about the nuts and bolts of reliable EV charging.2022-04-1337 min
The Only Dream Big PodThe Only Dream Big Pod Episode 24 - Evette Ellis and Kameale Terry, ChargerhelpJoin us as we navigate life, dreaming, and reaching the impossible with our guests, Kameale and Evette of Chargerhelp. Kameale is the Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp, Inc. an app that enables on-demand repair of electric vehicle charging stations. As the former Director of Programs at EV Connect, an electric vehicle charge station network provider, Kameale structured and led teams to execute electric vehicle infrastructure projects and programs in the United States, Australia, and Canada for commercial and government entities. Her most notable projects include the Electrify America - Phase One Program, the Southern California Edison Charge Ready Pilot...2022-03-0326 min
Watt It TakesChargerHelp! Co-Founder Kameale TerryThere are 46,000 public EV charging stations across the United States. But with 32% of charging stations down at any given time, maintaining them is a big challenge for the industry.Minimizing charger downtime isn’t easy – differences in manufacturers, network providers, and utilities can mean wide variation in hardware or software between stations. That complexity can make fixing technical problems a challenge.And that's exactly what our guest, ChargerHelp! Co-founder and CEO Kameale Terry, is working to solve.ChargerHelp's purpose is to give EV drivers the best experience possible. It analyzes operational data about char...2022-02-0946 min
Driving with DunneKameale C. Terry, Founder and CEO, ChargerHelp!People driving electric cars are discovering that charging is totally different from the routine of filling up at the gas station. There is complexity. There is uncertainty. Sometimes the App does not work according to plan. Sometimes the charger is broken. And sometimes the fast charger is not so fast after all. Customers are understandably frustrated. Yesterday's range anxiety is giving way to today's charging anxiety. Tesla, with its totally integrated network system, is miles ahead of everyone else. All other automakers should be worried. What to do? Enter Kameale Terry, Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp, a startup that fixes...2022-01-1945 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.08 On Weaving a Narrative of Hope with Una NowlingThe path to a clean energy future is likely not a straightforward one, strewn with complexities. Luckily, engineers love unpacking complexity. Our guest this week is Una Nowling, a study in paradox. Una is a fuels engineer who knows so much about coal, she has been nicknamed by colleagues and clients "The Coal Goddess." Even so, Una is relentlessly committed to decarbonization. She takes a refreshingly balanced approach to decarbonization and the clean energy transition, bringing the practical wisdom of over 30 years of experience in the energy industry. During our conversation, we consider the complexity th...2021-10-1959 min
Energy Thinks with Tisha SchullerCultivating enduring prosperity with Anthony OniTisha Schuller welcomes Anthony Oni, CEO and managing partner of the Elevate Future Fund at Energy Impact Partners (EIP), to the Energy Thinks Podcast.Tisha and Anthony discuss:Utilities’ unique role in enabling a just transition;Creating enduring prosperity in underserved and underrepresented communities;Diverse teams and the special skills they bring;ChargerHelp! co-founders Kameale Terry and Evette Ellis and other examples of leaders with unique solutions; and,Anthony’s personal commitment to service at scale.Anthony Oni is the CEO and managing partner of the Elevate Future Fund at Energy Impac...2021-10-1926 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.07 On Stewardship of Aging Assets and Reuse with Zora ChungBattery energy storage is getting a great deal of press because of the way it is revolutionizing transportation and vehicle electrification as well as how it enables higher penetration of non-dispatchable renewable energy generation, both in front of and behind the meter. But questions about battery end of life plague the technology. Are batteries recyclable? What happens to batteries whose performance is no longer sufficient for the rigors of electric vehicles? Could EV batteries have a second life in a stationary application? In order to answer these questions, we need to be able to as...2021-10-1249 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.06 On the Power of Holistic, Incremental Transformation with Liana CassarAs an energy industry professional, I know that energy policy is important, but policymaking itself remains something of a black box. State representative Liana Cassar of Rhode Island is pulling back the curtain for us today. Liana's professional background is systems thinking and design for the health care sector, but as a legislator, she balances myriad legislative priorities including energy policy. On this episode, Liana shares with us how she learns about domain specific issues, how she helps educate constituents on the issues at hand, and how she looks for holistic solutions that are...2021-10-0554 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.04 On EV Infrastructure and Green Workforce Development with Kameale TerryOne of the biggest concerns I have heard from laypeople about the electric vehicle transition is about the availability of charging stations. Kameale Terry is helping to address that need with ChargerHelp! which boasts a specialized workforce of charging station maintenance professionals, able to troubleshoot non-working EV charging stations and get them back online. In doing so, Kameale is not only contributing to the electric vehicle revolution, she is developing the new green workforce - providing solid middle class jobs that advance clean energy and provide healthy, safe work environments with excellent stability for her team. 2021-09-2149 minFunded | How They Raised MillionsGood fundraising for a “good business” (ChargerHelp! / Kameale Terry - Ep09)Kameale Terry never wanted to be an entrepreneur, but eventually a problem she saw first hand in the electric vehicle industry drew her into starting ChargerHelp! From the beginning, she was less concerned with the hype cycle of startup trends and more focused on what she describes as “good business.” This allowed her to weather the storm of confusing and sometimes conflicting startup advice and the struggle to find a lead to eventually find herself in a super oversubscribed seed round.
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KPFA - A Rude AwakeningA Rude Awakening w/ ChargerHelp Inc CEO Kameale C Terry + Detroit Hives: Nicole Lindsey and Timothy PauleA weekly update on climate change and it’s effects on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs.
This weeks guests are ChargerHelp Inc CEO Kameale C Terry. Kameale Terry’s company, ChargerHelp Inc., is building out an app that will facilitate on demand electric vehicle charging station maintenance.
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I’ll also be in conversation with Nicole Lindsey and Timothy Paule of Detroit Hives a 501c(3) non-profit organization working to create sustainable communities and bee populations by transforming vacant lots into pollinator friendly spaces.
The post...2021-07-1621 min
Carpool ChatsElectric Vehicle Supply Equipment MaintenanceA broken public EV charging station puts a strain on the relationship between EV drivers and station owners. As more EVs hit the road, it's important that drivers are confident they can easily find a working charging station along their route. Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, Kameale Terry, spent time with us sharing how her company not only works to keep charging stations operational, they do it by utilizing the local talent in your area.2021-07-1218 min
Fast ForwardThe EV revolution needs to be for everyone! Jonah Bliss chats with Kameale C. TerryThe EV revolution needs to be for everyone! Jonah Bliss chats with Kameale C. Terry by CoMotion2021-04-0936 min
The Gifters: Your Story is a Gift to the WorldEp. 977: Kameale TerryKameale is the Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp, Inc. an app that enables on-demand repair of electric vehicle charging stations. As the former Director of Programs at EV Connect, an electric vehicle charge station network provider, Kameale structured and led teams to execute electric vehicle infrastructure projects and programs in the United States, Australia, and Canada for commercial and government entities.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamealecterry/2020-09-2212 min
Founders UnfoundKameale Terry ChargerHelp!OUR SPONSOR FOR THIS EPISODE: BLCK VC, a focused community built for and by black investors.If you ever thought about getting into Venture, you definitely want to connect up at blackvc.com orfollow @BLCKVC for more about their exceptional programs and events.In this episode Kameale and Dan discussed:Her persistent desire to make an impactHow the need to return home made her career flourishHow in 2 years at another startup, she went from customer service rep to leaderWhy she keeps ending up surrounded by smart black womenWhat attracted her to...2020-07-1649 min
Founders UnfoundPREVIEW: Kameale Terry ChargerHelp!Follow Founders Unfound : Like and share - help us grow!Kameale Terry is co-founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, a company that is changing the way electric vehicle charging stations are repaired and maintained. ChargerHelp is crushing the LA tech pitch circuit! Listen in to hear about how her company is at the innovative intersection of clean tech and workforce development.FULL EPISODE drops July 16th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1500 min
The Zag2019 Fellows Bonus Pod: Kameale Terry-Fullington episodeWhat’s the key to workforce development? Meet 2019 #NLC Fellow Kameale Terry-Fullington, Director of Programs at EV Connect. Listen to her episode of #TheZag to hear more.2019-01-0407 min