podcast
details
.com
Print
Share
Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Search
Showing episodes and shows of
Mike Silvestrini
Shows
Schwab Network
Energea Co-Founder on Solar Energy Investments
Mike Silvestrini, co-founder of Energea, joins to discuss the launch of a private wealth channel for energy infrastructure investments. He thinks solar energy is “here to stay,” and “fast to deploy.” He looks at the pace that the world is adding solar energy and the financial opportunities that come along with that. Energea is buying up clean power projects, doubling down on a $500 million solar investment.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownlo...
2025-11-11
05 min
Wolfe Power Club Podcast
He Raised $456 Million! Is Solar the Great Profit Opportunity? With Energea’s Mike Silvestrini
Join us and Michael Gove for The Spectator Energy Summit. Book your tickets now to have the last word on energy debates. Make sure you use discount code: WPC25 at checkout for 25% off your purchase: https://events.spectator.co.uk/events/the-spectator-energy-summit-2025Can you really make a fortune from solar? Energea have raised $456 million!Recorded at Climate Week NYC 2025, Energea co-founder Mike Silvestrini joins host Alex Wolfe on this week’s Wolfe Power Club episode, to reveal how investing in solar can grow your wealth and help the pl...
2025-10-08
21 min
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Secrets: When to Push Through & When to Pivot, Planning for Chaos + More
In this segment of :Secrets of the Entrepreneurial Mind" on Passage to Profit Show, founders and experts share the truths behind building and sustaining a business—the highs that fuel you, the lows that test you, and the mindset that carries you through. From embracing resilience and perseverance to finding freedom in the entrepreneurial journey, our guests reveal the strategies that keep them moving forward. Plus, discover why planning, perspective, and even AI-driven branding are powerful tools every entrepreneur should be using. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this dis...
2025-09-07
06 min
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship
Whose Logo Wins - Columbia Sportswear or Columbia University?
In this segment of "Intellectual Property News" on Passage to Profit Show, we dive into a fascinating trademark clash: Columbia Sportswear vs. Columbia University. What happens when a global outdoor brand and an Ivy League institution both stake their claim to the same name on apparel? From contracts and logos to brand confusion and regional recognition, our panel unpacks the controversy, explores both sides of the argument, and reveals what this unusual dispute teaches us about intellectual property, branding, and business strategy. Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show have this d...
2025-09-04
07 min
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs: Beating Wall Street with Solar Power Dividends with Mike Silvestrini from Energea
Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Mike Silvestrini from Energea. What if you could make money while saving the planet? Solar energy pioneer Mike Silvestrini shares how his company, Energea is opening the doors for everyday investors to tap into the explosive growth of solar power worldwide. From eye-opening truths about why solar always beats fossil fuels to wild stories of chasing renewable projects abroad, Mike reveals how clean energy is no longer just a dream—it’s a high-return investment opportunity you can be part of right now. Read more at: https...
2025-09-03
23 min
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs: What Strategies Did You Use to Get Your First Client or Customer?
This segment of "Your New Business Journey" on Passage to Profit Show dives into the real stories of how entrepreneurs landed their very first clients—from cold calls and door-knocking, to chamber of commerce events, to experimenting with technology that set them apart. You’ll hear how persistence, creativity, and good old-fashioned human connection helped founders across industries turn ideas into thriving businesses. If you’ve ever wondered how to get your foot in the door with that very first customer, these candid stories will inspire and give you practical takeaways for your own journey. Richard...
2025-09-02
08 min
Passage to Profit Show - Road to Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs: Scaling Solar Energy Across the Globe with Mike Silvestrini + Others (Full Episode)
Richard Gearhart and Elizabeth Gearhart, co-hosts of Passage to Profit Show interview Mike Silvestrini from Energea, Pavitra Anakru from DealMagik and Stan Lucien from SKYBRIZ. What if you could make money while saving the planet? Solar energy pioneer Mike Silvestrini shares how his company, Energea is opening the doors for everyday investors to tap into the explosive growth of solar power worldwide. From eye-opening truths about why solar always beats fossil fuels to wild stories of chasing renewable projects abroad, Mike reveals how clean energy is no longer just a dream—it’s a high-return investment opportunity you can be...
2025-08-25
1h 10
Passage To Profit
Entrepreneurs: Sealing Solar Energy Across the Globe with Mike Silvestrini + Others
2025-08-25
1h 10
Smart Humans with Slava Rubin
Smart Humans: Energea's Mike Silvestrini on the renewable energy sector and the evolution of solar energy investments
Mike Silvestrini is a seasoned renewable energy professional with a longstanding commitment to environmental sustainability. He has played a central role in developing over 500 solar projects across the United States, Brazil, and Africa—contributing meaningfully to the global transition to clean energy.Prior to Energea, Mike co-founded and served as CEO of Greenskies Renewable Energy LLC. What began with a desk in a basement and a $25,000 check grew into one of the country’s largest commercial and industrial solar firms before his exit in 2016.As Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Energea, Mike draws on his deep...
2025-07-14
41 min
Inspire Campfire
Episode 130: Leading the Clean Energy Transition with Mike Silvestrini
On this special Earth Day episode, we’re joined by Mike Silvestrini, Partner and Co-Founder of Energea - a company that makes investing in renewable energy accessible for everyone. Mike’s love for adventure has taken him all over the world including time spent with the Peace Corps. Through these experiences, Mike began to develop passion and skills within renewable energy initiatives to become a protector of the planet including the Big Life Foundation which protects over 1.6 million acres of wilderness in East Africa.
2024-04-22
48 min
The Optimal Life
361. Alan Nevin :: Predicting Global Demographics
Alan Nevin is a renowned demographer and economist whose new book, "The Next Half Century: Prepare for an Amazing Change in World Prosperity," offers insight into population, lifestyle, education and employment patterns that will affect our globe over the next 50 years. You can Buy Me a Coffee to support our podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Ep. 328 - Leif Cocks :: Saving Orangutans from Extinction Ep. 182 - Mike Silvestrini :: Invest in Renewable Energy
2023-11-20
37 min
The Compassionate Capitalist™ Show with Karen Rands
Creating Wealth Investing in Renewable Energy with Mike Silvestrini of Energia
In this episode, we delve into the lucrative world of renewable energy investments, specifically focusing on the incredible potential of solar energy projects. Host Karen Rands is joined by Mike Silvestrini, the visionary behind Energea, a company making renewable energy investments accessible to everyone. In today's economic landscape of rising inflation and a volatile stock market, real assets with stable, contracted cash yields are essential for a diversified investment portfolio. Energea's solar portfolios provide the advantage of diversification across international markets, offering long-term revenue streams that align with market inflation rates. This opportunity supports a resilient investment approach, providing...
2023-10-03
43 min
The Optimal Life
328. Leif Cocks :: Saving Orangutans from Extinction
Leif Cocks is the founder of Wildlife Conservation International, a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to save entire ecosystems of wildlife and humanity, with a specific focus on preventing the extinction of orangutans, the species that most closely resembles humans. He is also the author of the bestseller, "Orangutans. My Cousins, My Friends.," a journey to understand and save the person of the forest. Learn more about Leif's organizations at: The Orangutan Project International Elephant Project International Tiger Project Forests for People Follow Leif on Facebook @Leif.O...
2023-07-12
45 min
SunCast
Andrew Chester & the rest of the Greenskies story, Plus How to Grow Companies, Negotiate Strategically & Raise Millions
Many of you have heard one of my close friends & repeat podcast guest, Mike Silvestrini, on how he “and his team” grew Greenskies to be the largest C&I Player in the US (then successfully sold it to Goldman.) However, the story yet-told is the other half of that team, the guy down in the dirt actually drumming up all those sales to iconic companies like Wal-Mart and Target Corporation…Mr. Andrew Chester. He’s been on my Must-Get list for about 5 years now (seriously, it takes the patience of Job to podcast these days! hah), but I’m so gr...
2022-09-29
1h 08
A Certain Point of View
Home, Sweet Home | Episode 116
We're baaaack! After our incredible vacation at Star Wars Celebration, we're back in the Movie Trivia Schmeodown circle with a major Championship Match to discuss: Mike Kalinowski vs. Kevin Smets III! They've played twice before and split the decisions, did the rubber match live up to the former two? Where does it leave the Innergeekdom Division? We'll also be talking about that pretty fun undercard match between Witney Seibold and Rachel Silvestrini, as well as the two most recent Star Wars Patreon matches of Adam Witt vs. Travis Fishburn and the big #1 Contender between Andrew Dimalanta and Gold Leader! POV...
2022-06-03
1h 37
Galaxy Geeks Channel
Into the Schmoedown Galaxy Ep. 64: The Smasher Regains the IG Championship
Come join us on Into the Schmoedown Galaxy. Audrey, Eli, and Luke discuss the return of the Schmoedown. We give an in-depth review of the Friday Night Titans episode 13, and we interview the new Innergeekdom Champions "The Smasher" Kevin Smets. We give our thoughts on the storylines in The Good, The Bad, and The Geeky. We give our thoughts on Witney Seibold vs Rachel Silvestrini & Mike Kalinowski vs Kevin Smets in the Innergeekdom Championship Match. Listen to find out more. The Galaxy Geeks are officially back for the newest season of the Schmoedown. Give us a review and share...
2022-05-31
1h 00
Your Positive Imprint
Climate Change. Human Caused Global Warming
This Inspiration Monday episode is inspired by Your Positive Imprint oceanographers, enviro capitalists, and climate change scientists. Climate change is rapid and it is human caused global warming. A planet in a state of urgency. Guests: Helen Phillips, Nathan Bindoff, Josh Willis, Inna Braverman, Mike Silvestrini, Terry Lilley, Andrew Bracken, Ray Schmitt, Kurt Polzin.
2022-03-21
21 min
Your Positive Imprint
Invest in Renewable Energy. Fight Climate Change. Mike Silvestrini of Energea
Renewable energy advocate and global eco-capitalist Mike Silvestrini offers valuable insights into the worldwide renewable energy landscape. Combat climate change by investing in and promoting renewable energy, enabling us to phase out the carbon-emitting fossil fuel infrastructure we currently depend on.
2022-01-24
30 min
The Freedom Formula for Physicians | How Doctors Cut Debt & Slash Taxes | Business Of Medicine | Financial Education
S6, Episode 21 - Mike Silvestrini of Energea
Today’s episode is full of adventure stories and more learning because… Our guests today are the co-founder, the managing partner at Energea, which is a renewable energy company and investment company. And they've been around for about a year. He's one of the largest commercial and industrial solar firms in the US before he sold a company called Green skies renewable energy in 2017. He is someone that's kind of a traveling Nomad with his family. He served in the Peace Corps in Mali. He serves as a board member of the Big Life Foundation and even a no...
2022-01-21
50 min
The Freedom Formula for Physicians | How Doctors Cut Debt & Slash Taxes | Business Of Medicine | Financial Education
S6, Episode 21 - Mike Silvestrini of Energea
Today’s episode is full of adventure stories and more learning because… Our guests today are the co-founder, the managing partner at Energea, which is a renewable energy company and investment company. And they've been around for about a year. He's one of the largest commercial and industrial solar firms in the US before he sold a company called Green skies renewable energy in 2017. He is someone that's kind of a traveling Nomad with his family. He served in the Peace Corps in Mali. He serves as a board member of the Big Life Foundation and even a no...
2022-01-21
50 min
Your Positive Imprint
Maasai. Protecting & Preserving Elephants, Rhinos, Lions in East Africa. Mike Silvestrini
Is mitigation between humans and wildlife sufficient to protect habitats and African wildlife like elephants, rhinos, giraffes and lions in Maasai culture? Conservationist Mike Silvestrini from Big Life Foundation discusses vital conservation efforts for 1.6 million acres in the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro ecosystem.
2022-01-17
20 min
The Next-Level Income Show
Ep. 80 From Traveling Cook To $100M+ In Renewable Energy Projects Around The World With Mike Silvestrini
There are a lot of different asset classes where you can build your portfolio. Mike Silvestrini, who started as a chef while backpacking, shifted to being an investor for renewable energy assets. As someone concerned with the earth's ecology, the quality of our air, and whether it's fish stocks or forest cover, or climate change, Mike focused his time, efforts, and money on renewable energy assets to help preserve our planet. Mike co-founded Energea, a renewable energy retail investment platform. Before Energea, Mike was co-founder and CEO of one of the U.S's largest commercial and industrial solar firms...
2021-12-21
30 min
The Agent of Wealth
How to Build A Passive Income by Investing in Renewable Energy Projects With Mike Silvestrini
Renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar and hydroelectric, currently supply about a quarter of the electricity generated by the power sector. The industry has been growing fast, increasing its electricity generating capacity at about 8% annually over the last decade. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Mike Silvestrini, co-founder and managing partner of Energea, a renewable project developer and retail investment platform that's focused on emerging and frontier markets. Tune in to discover how you can earn cash while offsetting your footprint.In this episode, you will learn:
2021-11-10
30 min
The Millionaire Choice Podcast with Tony Bradshaw
Ep 64: Renewable Energy Investing, Michael Silvestrini, Energea
In this episode of The Millionaire Choice, Tony explores renewable energy investments with Michael Silvestrini, Co-Founding Partner in Energea.Mike Silvestrini is a co-founder and managing partner at Energea, a renewable energy retail investment platform. Since launching the company’s first solar energy offering in August 2020, Energea has raised more than $65 million to invest in its Africa, Brazil, and U.S. portfolios. To date, retail investors have realized a 12.27% IRR. Prior to Energea, Mike was co-founder and CEO of one of the largest commercial and industrial solar firms in the U.S. He managed multiple ren...
2021-09-20
44 min
SunCast
Celebrating 400!!! w/ Mike Silvestrini, CEO - Energea
Today, Nico shares his 400th conversation with clean energy experts on Suncast. Each episode investigates a small piece of the big puzzle by asking CEO's, founders, entrepreneurs and thought-leaders to share their story and answer questions like "how did you get here?" and "where are you going?" One by one, these intimate conversations help unite a tribe of energy professionals from all sectors, walks of life and stages in their careers, recognizing that we have so far to go and many, many more people to integrate into the #CleanEnergyRevolution.Episode 400 brings back past guest and...
2021-09-16
1h 10
The Optimal Life
Mike Silvestrini, co-founder of Energea :: Invest in Renewable Energy
Mike Silvestrini is the co-founder and managing partner of Energea, a renewable energy retail investment platform. He joined me to discuss energy sources, effects on climate, ramifications to society and ways to invest in our planet's most precious asset. Connect and invest with Mike at https://www.energea.com/
2021-08-09
41 min
The Ultimate Schmoedown Show
Miller vs. Silvestrini & Sneider vs. Montano & Barbarian vs. Seibold - The Ultimate Schmoedown Show Ep. #16
The mighty singles tournament continues with three spectacular, heavy hitting matches! Hosted by: Jon Barr, Amrik “Bogz” Bhogal, Colin Morris, & Mina Naidine Executive Producers: John Rocha & Mike Shea Producer: Sean Barriteau Associate Producer: Colin Morris Graphics: Bryan Ward & Jake Iacovetta Directed by: Mike Shea *This is a FAN-MADE program and is in no way affiliated with the Movie Trivia Schmoedown or Skybound Entertainment.
2020-09-11
1h 15
Movie Trivia Schmoedown
Schmoedown Backstage #33 - Ghai vs Kalinowski, Ace is on fire & Silvestrini Represents the Den
Hosts Ben Bateman and John Rocha break down the upcoming singles tournament, and chat with Mike Kalinowski and Andrew Ghai about their upcoming match. Ace Cabrera, Samm, Levine, Kate Mulligan and Rachel Silvestrini join as well! SUPPORT SEN Patreon - http://patreon.com/schmoedown Merch / Live Events - http://theschmoedownlive.com Clips - http://bit.ly/SENCLIPS FOLLOW http://instagram.com/theschmoedown http://twitter.com/theschmoedown https://www.facebook.com/theschmoedown/ Stay up to date with Schmoedown news, schedules, rankings updates etc... at www.theschmoedownlive.com WATCH MARK ELLIS' COMEDY SPECIAL FOR FREE! HERE: https://youtu.be/Gm7nl9sx2...
2020-07-15
2h 07
SunCast
Solar Aerial Inspections with Heliolytics CEO Rob Andrews
Welcome to Episode 87 of Suncast!Did you check out last weeks episode with Mike Silvestrini? If not, Listen to it here!Today on SunCast, we're going to discuss with Rob Andrews how his Canadian startup, Heliolytics, is improving the way operating assets are managed and optimized for long-term yield. Hang tight as we explore: Why solar plant inspection matters and how it's been done historically How different aerial inspection methods compare Real data on solar site failure rates What Rob sees as the next frontier for solar assetsRob is t...
2018-05-25
43 min
SunCast
Selling the Largest US Solar Company - with Mike Silvestrini
Welcome to Episode 85 of Suncast!Did you check out last weeks episode with Jason Zook? If not, Listen to it here! Today on SunCast, I had a chance to catch up with one of my oldest friends and colleagues in the industry. If you're unfamiliar with his name, or the company he started and recently sold for well into the 8+ figures range, then you should at least be curious to learn how he took his FIRST company to a nearly half-billion-dollar valuation and exit, and in-so-doing achieved the status of "No. 1 ranking US Sola...
2018-05-17
1h 11