In this dynamic episode, we get up close with Blair Heavey, CEO of WindESCo, who has earned guru status in the startup community. Blair brings his wisdom from helping scale companies across diverse industries like software, health tech, fintech, and now clean tech. Listen in as Blair shares the story of WindESCo, a company transforming the renewable energy sector by unlocking hidden value in wind plants and enabling a new generation of smart wind plants. He talks about the challenges of consistent messaging in a noisy space and the surprise fragmentation in the wind market.
We also explore the intricate dynamics between startups and their investors. As Blair paints a vivid picture of Wendesco's future, you will gain insights into his vision for the company's growth and success. He candidly discusses how fostering a culture of content among engineers and subject matter experts is key.
KEY INSIGHTS
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💰 Many wind operators are unaware of the extent of revenue loss they are experiencing, but windesco helps them generate significant annual revenue on each wind plant.
💨 Many companies claim to optimize wind energy production, but most of them are just noise in the market, making it difficult to find a unique and effective solution.
🌬️ Many companies in the renewable energy space are focused on offering point product solutions, rather than considering the best interests of the wind farms themselves.
🚀 Startups thrive when they have a passionate team of experts who believe in their product and are dedicated to delivering it faster and better than anyone else in the market.
👂 Salespeople play a crucial role as the eyes and ears of the organization, quantifying market trends and bringing valuable insights back to the company.
💡 "You gotta push the team as much as you can try to innovate and get efficient with systems and then outsource where you can to outside experts."
💰 Taking investment funding is like entering into a marriage, where transparency and open communication with the investors is crucial for a successful partnership.
🌬️ "Everybody has to do a job...check our egos at the door and play our role so that the team wins." - Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving success in the wind energy industry.
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In this dynamic episode, we get up close with Blair Heavey, CEO of WindESCo, who has earned guru status in the startup community. Blair brings his wisdom from helping scale companies across diverse industries like software, health tech, fintech, and now clean tech. Listen in as Blair shares the story of WindESCo, a company transforming the renewable energy sector by unlocking hidden value in wind plants and enabling a new generation of smart wind plants. He talks about the challenges of consistent messaging in a noisy space and the surprise fragmentation in the wind market.
We also explore the intricate dynamics between startups and their investors. As Blair paints a vivid picture of Wendesco's future, you will gain insights into his vision for the company's growth and success. He candidly discusses how fostering a culture of content among engineers and subject matter experts is key.
KEY INSIGHTS
========================
💰 Many wind operators are unaware of the extent of revenue loss they are experiencing, but windesco helps them generate significant annual revenue on each wind plant.
💨 Many companies claim to optimize wind energy production, but most of them are just noise in the market, making it difficult to find a unique and effective solution.
🌬️ Many companies in the renewable energy space are focused on offering point product solutions, rather than considering the best interests of the wind farms themselves.
🚀 Startups thrive when they have a passionate team of experts who believe in their product and are dedicated to delivering it faster and better than anyone else in the market.
👂 Salespeople play a crucial role as the eyes and ears of the organization, quantifying market trends and bringing valuable insights back to the company.
💡 "You gotta push the team as much as you can try to innovate and get efficient with systems and then outsource where you can to outside experts."
💰 Taking investment funding is like entering into a marriage, where transparency and open communication with the investors is crucial for a successful partnership.
🌬️ "Everybody has to do a job...check our egos at the door and play our role so that the team wins." - Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving success in the wind energy industry.
🌍 SUSTAINABILITY PODCAST CREATED BY NEW PERSPECTIVE
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This podcast is proudly sponsored by New Perspective Marketing, a dynamic growth marketing agency in Boston, MA, celebrating 20 years in business. We help sustainably focused B2B organizations grow their brands and scale up revenue. If you or your organization is looking to grow, visit npws.com for more info.
🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST
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- Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3RvlHte
- Youtube: https://bit.ly/3RDzkXg
- Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/465gjS5
- Deezer: https://bit.ly/3PvQaof
- Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/3PQlijS
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