S3 Ep1: Understanding Renewable Energy
Mar 17, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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Episode description
Why is the adoption of renewable energy so slow?
Why are fossil fuels not being phased out?
Should I join the renewable energy industry?
Are these some questions that plaque you or your clients when you think about the renewable energy industry?
Join me on this chat with Vignesh Nandakumar where we talk about the renewable energy industry landscape and opportunities that this emerging field presents to the job seekers.
00:21 Topic Introduction
00:32 Guest Introduction
01:48 Career Journey and Pivots
09:10 Renewable Energy Landscape
24:35 Peripheral Industries
28:30 Hiring Challenges
34:19 Emerging Careers
38:04 Talent Characteristics
Guest Information:
Vignesh Nandakumar is the CEO of Serentica Global that delivers round-the-clock sustainable energy, to hard-to-abate industries. These industries are the hardest to decarbonise and contribute to one-third of the global carbon emissions.
Vignesh has diverse experience in developing and growing renewable energy investments to the tune of US$1 Billion across India, South East Asia, South Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. He is also seasoned in raising funding capital, mergers & acquisitions, business development, project execution; and in managing company operations.
Apart from renewable energy, Vignesh is passionate about electric vehicles and the shared and circular economy. He is also an active angel investor and mentor to start-ups in this industry.
LinkedIn Profile for Vignesh Nandakumar
Why are fossil fuels not being phased out?
Should I join the renewable energy industry?
Are these some questions that plaque you or your clients when you think about the renewable energy industry?
Join me on this chat with Vignesh Nandakumar where we talk about the renewable energy industry landscape and opportunities that this emerging field presents to the job seekers.
00:21 Topic Introduction
00:32 Guest Introduction
01:48 Career Journey and Pivots
09:10 Renewable Energy Landscape
24:35 Peripheral Industries
28:30 Hiring Challenges
34:19 Emerging Careers
38:04 Talent Characteristics
Guest Information:
Vignesh Nandakumar is the CEO of Serentica Global that delivers round-the-clock sustainable energy, to hard-to-abate industries. These industries are the hardest to decarbonise and contribute to one-third of the global carbon emissions.
Vignesh has diverse experience in developing and growing renewable energy investments to the tune of US$1 Billion across India, South East Asia, South Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. He is also seasoned in raising funding capital, mergers & acquisitions, business development, project execution; and in managing company operations.
Apart from renewable energy, Vignesh is passionate about electric vehicles and the shared and circular economy. He is also an active angel investor and mentor to start-ups in this industry.
LinkedIn Profile for Vignesh Nandakumar
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