Joseph Nagle from Pando Electric, shares how the company is revolutionizing EV charging for apartment buildings and condos with their simple yet ingenious socket-based approach. As an industry veteran with over a decade in the EV charging space, Joseph explains how Pando's solution addresses common issues like cable theft, maintenance costs, and power management while providing reliable charging access for residents. Learn about the company's "Apple quality" safety features, their roadmap for bidirectional charging capability, and how their technology can help flatten electricity demand curves. Joseph also discusses his experiences at Microsoft and Nokia, offering fascinating insights into product development and corporate innovation strategies.
About Joseph:https://www.pandoelectric.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/josnagle/
About Federico Ramallo:Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.
About PreVetted Podcast:
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction to Joseph Nagle and Pando Electric
01:54 - Joseph's background and journey to San Francisco tech
03:44 - Discussion of San Francisco's innovation ecosystem
05:00 - How Pando Electric simplifies EV charging with socket-based solution
08:17 - The problem with traditional charging stations and cable maintenance
11:43 - "Apple quality" safety features built into Pando's charging solution
15:20 - Benefits for property owners and building managers
17:42 - How Pando's solution works with different electric vehicles
20:32 - Understanding charging levels and specifications
25:05 - Safety certifications and why they matter (UL, CSA, OCPP compliance)
31:34 - Comparing EV driving experience with traditional vehicles
38:26 - Addressing range anxiety and charging infrastructure
42:03 - Future-proofing with the NEMA standard connector
45:08 - Power management capabilities and building integration
52:13 - The transition to bidirectional charging and grid integration
58:26 - The competitive dynamics at Microsoft and product development lessons
1:03:12 - Closing thoughts on EV technology evolution
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