Spark Club Podcast
Spark Club brings entrepreneurs in the energy field together with a common objective, to build energy businesses. We draw on each others experience to support, learn and grow energy businesses. The podcasts are hosted by Grant McDowell and are recordings of our Fireside chat with leaders in the energy transition.
Latest episodes
Apr 4, 2018 • 20min
Danny Kennedy - Startup Ecosystems
Danny Kennedy is Managing Director at California Clean Energy Fund and is at the centre of energy disruption. Grant McDowell has 'hallway' discussion with Danny about the clean tech startup scene in the US and Australia and how they compare.
Apr 4, 2018 • 47min
Ulric Ferner - Right Click Capital Ep 3
In our third Fireside Chat Grant McDowell interviews Ulric Ferner. Ulric shares his own journey from entrepreneur at MIT in Boston to VC with Right Click Capital here in Sydney. Ulric sees energy tech start-ups from a unique vantage point and shares key insights for clean tech entrepreneurs.
Apr 3, 2018 • 1h 1min
Paul Fox - Silicon Valley to New Energy Ep 2
In the second episode of the Spark Club podcast series, Spark Club co-founder Grant McDowell interviews Paul Fox, investor, strategist, business builder, technologist. Paul offers great insight through his time spent in Silicon Valley and then back here in Australia working at AGL New Energy. Paul shares invaluable lessons learned along the way and a rare glimpse into how the big players see the market.
Mar 28, 2018 • 58min
Stefan Jarnason - Solar Analytics Ep 1
In the first episode of the Spark Club podcast series, Spark Club co-founder Grant McDowell interviews CEO of Solar Analytics, Stefan Jarnason. Grant asks the questions that every entrepreneur ponders, giving Stefan an opportunity to share his knowledge in navigating the difficulties in establishing a startup, and overcoming the common challenges faced by entrepreneurs in this space. He also discusses the complexity of financial planning and stable business development.
