Build, Repeat. (A Paces Podcast) Investing in Early-Stage Energy Developers with Christine Larson
Apr 29, 2025
Christine Larson, Head of Strategy & Operations at Modern Energy and interim COO at Industrial Sun, shares insights on how early-stage energy developers can navigate a complex landscape. She discusses the importance of tailored operational support like IT and accounting to help founders focus on scaling. Key topics include the rise of green hydrogen and EV charging, the impact of capital bottlenecks and utility coordination, and the necessity for partnerships to drive innovation in clean energy infrastructure.
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Modern's Founders Experienced Developers
- Modern Energy co-founders had direct experience founding renewable energy companies.
- This shapes their deep partnerships and hands-on approach with portfolio founders.
Support Founders Beyond Capital
- Provide early-stage developers with back-office support like payroll and IT.
- This lets founders focus on product development and sales, avoiding distractions.
Focus on High-Complexity Projects
- Modern targets complex infrastructure projects with competitive moats over vanilla renewable assets.
- Examples include challenging siting like Industrial Sun’s work on industrial facilities in Texas.