In Episode 023 of Powering Your Career, David Smith sits down with Anthony Headlam, CEO & Founder of NewVolt, for a deep dive into the future of electrified freight, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the realities of building in an emerging market.

Anthony shares the story behind NewVolt and the seven-year journey of developing fast charging infrastructure for electric trucks across Australia. From navigating uncertainty and convincing industries to embrace new technology, through to building momentum in a rapidly evolving energy landscape, this episode offers a fascinating insight into one of the next major frontiers of the energy transition.

This conversation goes beyond technology. It explores the human side of innovation, including leadership, storytelling, resilience, mental health, and what it really takes to build something from the ground up.

If you are interested in energy, infrastructure, transport, leadership, startups, or the future of electrification in Australia, this episode is well worth a listen.

In this episode:

• The future of electric trucks and freight infrastructure in Australia
• Why electrification of transport is accelerating
• Building NewVolt from concept to reality
• Leadership lessons from startup life
• The importance of storytelling and winning hearts and minds
• Resilience, mental health, and identity outside of work
• Advice for founders and professionals considering starting something of their own

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