Tom Neyhart of PosiGen on Energy Resilience, Rebuilding Communities, and Affordable Solar For All

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Consensus in Conversation

Conor Gaughan

96 episodes

3 weeks ago

Welcome to Consensus in Conversation, a new podcast hosted by Conor Gaughan where we talk to innovators and entrepreneurs who have built great businesses and careers that do well while doing good. A rich life is so much more than a unicorn start-up going public. The true unicorns are those living fulfilling lives doing what they love AND making it to their kid’s games. This podcast is an opportunity to talk to inspiring leaders, job creators, innovators, and problem solvers – people across the country who are making the world a better place and more sustainable place, while successfully making good money. Join the conversation and enjoy a new episode every Thursday!

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Tom Neyhart of PosiGen on Energy Resilience, Rebuilding Communities, and Affordable Solar For All

Consensus in Conversation

52 minutes 34 seconds

1 year ago

Tom Neyhart of PosiGen on Energy Resilience, Rebuilding Communities, and Affordable Solar For All

Tom Neyhart founded PosiGen in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to help the families and communities most impacted by the disaster rebuild their homes, save money, and boost energy resilience through solar power. He not only succeeded, but created an entirely new market by providing affordable solar and energy efficiency to low and middle income families.

Tom, who moved from CEO to Executive Chairman of the Board last year, pioneered a new era of solar development years ahead of other firms, positioning B Corp Certified PosiGen as a key leader in the industry. An inspirational leader, successful businessman, and serial entrepreneur, he held leadership roles in construction and retail before starting PosiGen in 2011. Tom grew the innovative company as CEO over the next twelve years, expanding from Louisiana to other states, skyrocketing its revenue, and receiving numerous recognitions, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Blue Ribbon Award and Department of Defense’s Patriot Award.

Hear Tom Neyhart talk about how a desire to help others led him to revolutionize solar power as we know it, what makes PosiGen’s unique model so affordable, and why prioritizing impact benefits people, the planet, and profits.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Tom Neyhart on rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina

00:48 Conor Gaughan introduces Tom and PosiGen3

05:25 Louisiana roots, serial entrepreneurship, and teamwork

14:44 Hurricane Katrina, helping others, and the origin of PosiGen

23:19 Selling solar savings, PosiGen’s unique model, and building trust

29:50 Pitching investors, B Corp status, and maximizing impact

39:59 The future of renewable services, public policy, and scaling solar

46:38 What’s next for PosiGen, exciting innovations, and leaving a legacy

50:19 Where to learn more and end credits

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