Jigar Shah is an author, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Co-Host of “The Energy Gang” podcast. With a lifetime of experience in sustainable infrastructure, Jigar founded the alternative energy firm SunEdison, which pioneered the “No Money Down” approach to proliferating solar installations. Currently, he is the President and Co-Founder of Generate Capital, a venture fund dedicated to funding infrastructure projects worldwide. In this interview Jigar talks to Aaron about the impact green energy has had in the job market, the role private sector enterprises can fill the void in lieu of public sector action, and his rejection of pessimism in regards to climate change and the future of society. 

Keep up with Jigar on LinkedIn and Twitter @JigarShahDC. Check out his work at Generate Capital, on the Energy Gang podcast, and read his book Creating Climate Wealth: Unlocking the Impact Economy.

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