Marc-André Forget is the founder and CEO of dcbel, a startup transforming our relationship with energy at home.
dcbel enables homeowners to easily manage their solar, EV charging, and battery storage, integrating them into their intelligent home energy system - Ara.
dcbel recently secured a $55 million funding round led by the Canada Growth Fund, and is now deploying dcbel across North America and Europe.
Marc-André brings over a decade of energy sector expertise to the conversation, and shares his perspective on building dcbel, how our relationship with energy is changing, and the transformation he sees on the horizon.
In our conversation, we explore:
- How dcbel is creating an "iPhone moment" for home energy management
- Why homes are becoming the new battleground in energy markets
- How rising electricity costs and blackouts are changing consumer behaviour
- The path to customer adoption
- dcbel’s recent $55 million investment from the Canada Growth Fund
- Why finding the right investor fit is critical for long-term success
- Scaling hardware manufacturing
- Marc-André's predictions for the future of home energy
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