Episode five
Conducting the clean energy transition: Relevate Power’s CEO Matthew Wenger on values-based leadership and innovative energy solutions
Matthew Wenger’s entrepreneurial journey began at just eight years old and has since evolved into his current role as a leader in the renewable energy transition.
A Harvard graduate, talented musician, and exceptional CEO of Relevate Power, Matthew shares his story on this episode of Pivot Points. Tune in to explore the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership path and his vision for a cleaner energy future.
“I’ve dedicated my life to leaving a positive impact. That is really my own M.O. So if you look at all the companies I've engaged with, all the things I've tried, sometimes something doesn't work, but that's what powers me.”
Matthew Wenger
CEO at Relevate Power
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Matthew Wenger's early entrepreneurial spirit.
- Lessons learned through music, theatre, and early business ventures.
- The importance of building engaged and aligned teams, like you would assemble a cast or a musical ensemble.
- Relevate Power's mission to revitalize rural communities through renewable energy.
- The challenges of finding the right investors and navigating the complexities of the hydroelectric industry.
To tune in, head here:
“We don’t grow the company using people, we grow people using the company. That’s our number one core value.”
Matthew Wenger
CEO at Relevate Power
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Piers Linney
Former Dragons' Den investor and British businessman