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Five members of the GS2 team are taking on the Dales Way this June—walking over 100 miles in just three days for ResearchSMA. The Reality of SMA: Spinal Muscular Atrophy affects the motor neurons responsible for movement and breathing. Before disease-modifying treatments existed, the life expectancy for most infants was less than two years. Today, children are surviving, but often with significant, lifelong challenges. Where your donation goes: We are proud to support ResearchSMA, a UK-registered charity where 100% of donations fund essential research. Their work with the University of Oxford and Great Ormond Street Hospital is already making a tangible difference in the lives of those affected. Any contribution toward this incredibly important research is deeply appreciated. Support our trek here through the link in the comments.

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Want to close major clean energy deals? Master the art of translating complex tech into plain English. On the next episode of Better Than We Found It, our host Josh Huggins talked with E.J Wise, CEO of PositivEnergy. With 30 years in digital media and seven successful exits under his belt, Ed now runs monetization for a clean-energy team of SpaceX and Tesla alumni. In the episode: ➡️ Bringing hyper-focused commercial playbooks to grid-scale infrastructure. ➡️ The discipline required to pivot from battery storage to fleet electrification. ➡️ Future-proofing the grid for autonomous fleets (like Waymo) with Level 3 charging and inductive pads. Watch the promo teaser below. Full episode drops TODAY! 👇

How does a digital media veteran with seven successful exits transition into the clean energy sector and launch an infrastructure powerhouse? In our next episode, host Josh Huggins sits down with E.J. Wise, CEO and Founder of PositivEnergy. E.J.’s career spans from building early fantasy football platforms at CBS Sports to working alongside Will Ferrell at Funny or Die, before taking a calculated risk that pivoted him entirely into electrification. Today, Positive Energy is rolling out what they believe will be the largest, most reliable public EV charging network in the US. What to expect in this episode: ➡️The Clean Energy Leap: Why getting out of your comfort zone and taking calculated risks is essential for growth. ➡️The Power of Listening: How E.J. navigated walking into a battery manufacturing facility for the first time without any prior energy background. ➡️The Business Pivot: How Positive Energy evolved from an energy storage focus to meeting the massive demand for EV infrastructure. ➡️ Values-Driven Leadership: Why prioritizing core values and accountability always beats out performance numbers alone. The episode is out on Wednesday - stay tuned! #EVCharging #CleanEnergy #Leadership

Learn how Irfan Bharde would like to leave it Better Than He Found It.

Irfan Bharde is a master translator. Throughout his career, he has moved between different cultures and industries by turning complexity into a shared, simple story. Rather than following the status quo, Irfan uses his cross-cultural journey to: ➡️ Bridge the Gap: Moving seamlessly between technical teams and the board of directors. ➡️ Apply New Perspectives: Bringing "mature playbooks" from software and robotics into the solar space. ➡️ Elevate the Industry: Using his unique background to leave the field better than he found it. The Lesson: Your ability to speak multiple "languages"; cultural, technical, and industrial is your greatest competitive advantage. #Leadership #CulturalIntelligence #Innovation

The Pivot: With Irfan Bharde being in our podcast spotlight this week, he demonstrates that pivoting a business isn't just about changing direction, it’s about translation. Irfan’s ability to evolve NovaSource Power Services comes down to a unique "outsider’s advantage". Here is how he successfully pivots the narrative and the operations: ▶️ Applying Cross-Industry Wisdom: He takes mature "playbooks" from high-tech sectors like software and robotics and applies them to the solar space to drive rapid maturity. ▶️ Simplifying the Complex: He pivots the conversation by moving between the technical weeds and the board of directors, turning high-level complexity into a simple, compelling story. ▶️ Cultural Fluidity: His success in pivoting stems from an ability to move seamlessly between different cultures and industries to find new paths forward. #BusinessPivot #Storytelling #Innovation

We’re trading the office for the Dales Way this June! 🥾 Five of us from the GS2 team are taking on a massive challenge: walking 100+ miles in only three days. Why? To stand behind ResearchSMA. SMA is a devastating neuromuscular disease that causes muscles to waste away. It’s progressive and, for many, life-threatening. By raising awareness and funds, we’re supporting the clinical breakthroughs that offer hope to families affected by this condition. We’d love your support as we prep for this trek. You can find the donation link in the comments; every bit helps us get closer to a cure.

How to speak so that people in different positions and levels will understand and come together? Learn more from Irfan Bharde below.

Most engineers focus on the "how." Irfan Bhade focuses on the "why". Irfan Bharde, SVP & Chief Commercial Officer at NovaSource Power Services True leadership in engineering isn't just about solving technical problems; it’s about translating those solutions so a Board of Directors actually cares. Irfan’s secret? Using storytelling to bridge the gap between deep technical complexity and business value.