In this episode, we talk to Todd Georgopapadakos about his journey from founding a solar energy company in Hawaii to developing innovative solar software and hardware. We explore how his philosophy of creating an ecosystem for others to thrive has led to significant business success. We also dive into the challenges and opportunities of integrating modern AI into enterprise applications, discussing the path from prototype to market-ready solutions and the future of solar energy as a mainstream appliance.

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-georgopapadakos-8361a210/

(0:00) Introduction and welcome

(0:17) Guest background and solar energy startup

(1:56) Advancements in AI and language models

(3:12) Challenges in integrating AI with enterprise applications

(5:10) Consulting groups and CDW partnership

(9:10) Discussion on wind development software

(9:46) New venture: Safe Connect Solar and residential solar as an appliance

(14:02) Closing remarks and gratitude

(14:30) Sponsor: Vala AI