Soliverse podcast

In this conversation, Paul Grana discusses the founding and evolution of Folsom Labs and its flagship product, Helioscope.

He shares insights into the early days of solar software, the challenges faced in the industry, and how the company navigated the transition from a free to a paid model.

He highlights the importance of user feedback, feature prioritization, and the strategic decisions made to scale the business internat...

On this episode we chat with Shane Lebow, CEO of PV Complete, about revolutionizing solar design.

Shane shares his journey from finance to leading a solar software company, unveiling how PV Complete’s tools slash design time with AI and AutoCAD automation.

From tackling permitting challenges to a seamless end-to-end workflow, we explore solar’s future, including the rise of battery storage and community solar.

Shane’s insights on b...

In this conversation, Miguel Galatas discusses the innovative approaches nTeaser is taking in the renewable energy sector, particularly in energy mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

He emphasizes the importance of passion in entrepreneurship, the digital transformation of the industry, and the founding story of nTeaser.

Miguel shares insights on the challenges and lessons learned from failures, the future of renewable energy market...

This is a special recap episode, rounding up the best moments from last month’s conversations. You’ll hear a short clip from each guest, giving you a taste of their insights! 

We’ve fine-tuned this format based on your feedback, keeping it sharp and straight to the point. Think of it as your solar-powered teaser—here to charge up your curiosity.

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In this episode, Stanislas shares the inspiring journey of Sitemark, a cutting-edge drone platform revolutionizing solar project management across the full lifecycle—from construction to operations.

Discover how his passion for drones, extreme sports, and renewable energy sparked a company that’s now accelerating the global transition to solar power.

Stanislas dives into Sitemark’s organic growth from Belgium to the U.S., its uniqu...

In Episode 2 of the Soliverse Podcast, we sit down with Orçun Başlak, a renewable energy trailblazer and Co-Founder of Solarian and pvX.

With over 17 years in solar photovoltaics and contributions to 5.2 GW of projects worldwide, Orçun unpacks how simplicity powers pvX’s mission to streamline solar adoption through innovative software solutions.

He shares his entrepreneurial journey, from pvX’s inception to its first million, revea...

In the premiere episode of Soliverse, host Peter Pongracz welcomes Michael Zapf of Heliokraft to explore the cutting edge of solar engineering.

Michael shares his journey from law to founding Heliokraft, a company delivering holistic, 360-degree energy solutions that go beyond panels—integrating solar, thermal storage, and AI-driven systems. The conversation spans Heliokraft’s innovative projects, like self-sufficient e-truck charg...