Knut Vassbotn, CEO Deep Wind Offshore on persistence, long-term mindset and alignment - ExGOW (EP.2)

In this episode of Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) with Philip Bassil, we sit down with Knut Vassbotn, CEO of Deep Wind Offshore. The energetic Knut shares the importance of being persistent, having a long-term mindset and strong partner alignment from day one. We discuss his transition from a long-standing career in the oil and gas industry to his current mission in the offshore wind sector. With the inception of Deep Wind Offshore in late 2020, he highlights the challenges and opportunities he has seen in the sector. Knut also provides unique, first-hand insights into the evolution of the global offshore wind market and the important role of technology has in meeting our electricity needs today and in the future.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:41 Journey into Offshore Wind
01:31 Founding Deep Wind Offshore
03:26 Securing Partnerships and Investments
06:01 Global Market Opportunities
09:59 Challenges and Strategies in Offshore Wind
15:50 Future of Offshore Wind and Personal Insights
23:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) w/ Philip Bassil is the premier Global Offshore Wind industry podcast. It brings insights and thought-leadership from the top leaders building and financing Offshore Wind projects across the globe. We discuss current market trends, key drivers, M&A deal flow, institutional investor perspectives and the evolution of the Global Offshore Wind landscape, including cost of capital, bankability, insurability, supply chain, regulatory regimes, auction design and much more... We also take a deeper dive into the backgrounds and real life stories of the leaders in the industry to better understand what makes them tick and their passion to make an impact. Excellence in Global Offshore Wind (ExGOW) w/ Philip Bassil podcast is sponsored by NORTHGREEN, the leading Global Offshore Wind financial services platform bringing innovative solutions across Advisory (Strategic Partnerships, Financing, M&A), Asset Management and Private Equity.

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