
Arch Rao
CEO of Span, a company that makes smart electrical panels. Focuses on increasing the utilization of the existing electrical grid.
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May 2, 2025 • 1h 7min
The coolest new home electrification widget
Arch Rao, CEO of Span, dives into the exciting world of smart electrical panels and their evolution for home electrification. He discusses the innovative Span Edge, designed to enhance utility efficiency and revolutionize distributed energy systems. The conversation highlights the importance of consumer choices in managing grid constraints, the role of advanced technologies in optimizing energy usage, and the potential of the Matter protocol to unify smart device communication. Rao also addresses challenges like affordability, privacy, and fostering innovation within the energy sector.

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Nov 14, 2025 • 36min
E111: The Span Plan: grid infrastructure in your garage
Arch Rao, the founder and CEO of Span, shares insights on how smart electrical panels can revolutionize home electrification. He explains how Span’s technology prevents costly utility upgrades by managing real-time energy loads. Discover the economic benefits for homeowners, including savings from avoiding upgrades and reduced energy bills. Rao also explores the potential of Span to enable a transition from gas to electricity and its impact on grid infrastructure. Get a glimpse of his vision for homes as managed energy routers!


