

#173: Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland — $250M in Private Equity Funding for Electric School Busses. Selling Prior Business for $100M. Expect Tough Times. Garden Work in Cold Dark Mornings.
Mar 21, 2024
Duncan McIntyre, CEO of Highland, discusses raising $250M in private equity, converting CapEx to OpEx for customers, and reducing life cycle costs for city fleets. He shares the value of performance guarantees and the importance of expecting tough times. Additionally, he talks about his routine of organic farming in cold mornings and the benefits of sustainable food practices.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Electric Fleet Transition and Customer Adoption Challenges
01:48 • 22min
Experiencing the Benefits of Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Business Models in CleanTech Sector
24:01 • 4min
Adapting to Electric Vehicles: Challenges and Pivots
28:01 • 4min
CEO's Passion for Organic Gardening and Sustainable Food Practices
32:11 • 3min
Habits for Health and Business Focus
34:43 • 10min
Embracing Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship in Climate Tech
44:55 • 3min