#198 Fleet Charging, Max Charger Utilization, Digitizing Electrification, Being Scrappy, & More w/ Kieran White (Curo)

Aug 9, 2024

Kieran White, Co-Founder of Curo, has a unique journey that began by hustling his way into Tesla at 18. In this insightful discussion, he reveals how Curo assists EV fleet owners in accessing reliable charging without the burden of building infrastructure. Kieran dives into the challenges of climate tech entrepreneurship and shares innovative strategies for maximizing existing charging assets. Tune in for his valuable insights on navigating the evolving landscape of electric vehicle charging and the impact of policy and incentives on the industry.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating the Road to Electrification

01:58 • 8min

Long-term Solutions for Fleet Charging in Climate Tech

10:13 • 2min

Navigating Fleet Charging Infrastructure

12:22 • 10min

Navigating Challenges in Climate Tech Entrepreneurship

22:44 • 2min

Navigating the EV Charging Landscape

25:09 • 15min

Today, we are speaking with Kieran White. Co-Founder of Curo.

At Curo they help EV Fleet owners secure reliable charging without the need to build their own infrastructure.

This has the double benefit of allowing existing infrastructure owners to maximize their assets.

Today’s call is super fun. We discuss:

How he hustled his way into a job with Tesla at 18, even tho they claimed to only hire 21 and older
The effect this exp had on him and how it led to him launching Curo
How they help fleet owners find reliable charging without building infrastructure
And how they help existing charging owners maximize their infrastructure

Enjoy the show!

Topics:
**01:56 Intro
**04:23 Journey to Entrepreneurship
**06:20 The Problem Kero is Solving
**08:22 Challenges and Ops in EV Charging
**17:05 Policy, Incentives, and the Future of the Industry
**19:33 Navigating Ideas / Staying Focused
**23:52 Growth Hacks
**27:07 Tracking Progress / Systematizing
**30:17 Dealing with New Ideas
**32:57 Climate Startup Ideas
**34:26 Future of EV Charging
**38:38 Fundraising Advice & Closing Thoughts

Links:
**Kieran White | Curo
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