

#62: Building 9-Figs in a Garage: In Depth Dive into Solgen’s Rocket Ship
Dec 29, 2023
Levi Ringo discusses the early days of building Solgen from the ground up, including challenges faced while bootstrapping a solar installation business. Listeners learn about the founders' vision and grit that kept Solgen powered through adversity. Valuable lessons in problem-solving, pivoting, and building a startup culture are explored. With humor and honesty, Chris and Levi take listeners on the wild ride of the early days that established Solgen as an industry leader in solar energy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
A Surprising Job Interview in a Garage-like Office Space
03:10 • 3min
Hiring Levi and the Story of Solgen Renewables
05:59 • 4min
Revolutionary Perpetual Energy Generator
10:17 • 8min
Securing Contracts: Tijuana and Congo
18:00 • 20min
Challenges and Lessons in the Early Days
38:15 • 13min
Trust and Transparency in the Employer-Employee Relationship
51:24 • 28min
Stocking up on Panels and Gratitude for Fortunate Events
01:19:54 • 3min