Hello everyone and welcome back to CleanTechies the Podcast. This is episode 56.

Today's conversation is with Rekha Sharma the founder of Solv4x. Rekha spent a number of years working for CAISO which, for those unfamiliar is the grid operator in California. During her time there she dealt with the issue of energy demand irregularities the more renewable energy that came on the grid and the more electrification permeated the grid. 

That experience led her to seek a solution which is what she's doing with Solv4X. In this conversation she walks us through the evolution of how she got to where she is, the steps she took to get here, and how the first vertical she's focusing on is the EV Charging space. 

Generally speaking, this was a really great conversation and I personally enjoyed it a lot as she was able to help shed light on the decision-making process to leave a stable job to start this business. Generally, very inspiring. 

Main Talking Points: 

• Intro
• The shift to electrification 
• Her early career
• The evolution of the grid
• What is Solve4X
• Seeing CAISOs issues firsthand
• Getting started
• Finding the right partners
• Getting capital
• Many small tweaks 
• How the incubators helped
• Picking the right incubator
• Division of labor & specialties in the labor market
• User experience 
• Internships and the importance of hands-on experience 
• Giving back to the people 
• Wrapping up 

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