Leila Madrone

Leila Madrone, founder and former CTO of SunFolding, shares her journey of pioneering a solar tracker with innovative pneumatic technology. She discusses the challenges her startup faced, including a critical redesign after field tests and the pressures of the rapidly evolving solar market. Leila reflects on the difficult choices during the pandemic that impacted funding and operations. She emphasizes the lessons learned about navigating supply chain issues and the importance of fostering innovative funding strategies for climate-focused startups.