Inevitable

Ep 94: Robyn Beavers, Co-Founder & CEO of Blueprint Power


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In today’s episode, we cover:

  • What is Blueprint Power and how its unique business model works
  • Who’s its customers and what is their need
  • How her early-career at Google was a springboard into a career in energy
  • The genesis and inspiration behind Blueprint Power
  • The current state of the renewable energy sector
  • The role of the energy grid and its stakeholders
  • How Robyn initially validated market demand for Blueprint Power
  • Blueprint’s current geographic footprint and market focus
  • How recent regulatory developments have served as a tailwind for the business
  • The perspective of executives at commercial property firms with respect to renewable energy
  • The current role of incumbent utility companies
  • Blueprint’s customer traction to date
  • The contributions Blueprint is making in combatting climate change
  • The challenges and evolution of raising venture capital as an energy startup
  • Squaring both impact and profit motives
  • Aspects of Blueprint’s business that appealed to traditional VCs
  • How Robyn sees a significant opportunity in clean water
  • How regulatory speed remains one of the biggest bottlenecks
  • Robyn’s thoughts on those seeking to transition their career to the climate space

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