Episode description

In this episode: Emily’s conversation with Jigar Shah, the co-founder of Generate Capital.

Jigar is one of the most well-known entrepreneurs and investors in the world of climate tech. He helped pioneer a financial model that allowed solar to scale massively in the US. He’s been responsible for financing billions of dollars in clean energy projects. 

Today, he runs the loan programs office at the Department of Energy — directing the power of the government to finance zero-carbon energy.

This conversation was recorded in 2018 in front of a live audience at Powerhouse’s headquarters in Oakland, CA. 

Powerhouse partners with leading corporations and investors to help them lead the next century of clean technology innovation. Our fund, Powerhouse Ventures, invests in founding teams building innovative software to rapidly transform our global energy and mobility systems. You can learn more about Powerhouse at https://www.powerhouse.fund/