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Kerim Baran, founder of Solar Academy and a prominent figure in the solar tech industry, was interviewed about his entrepreneurial journey and insights. He's known for co-founding Civic Solar and his involvement in Yonja, one of Europe's first social networks. This 2-part interview covers major themes like the paradox of solar costs, the vision for "god parity" where solar electricity becomes highly economical, the importance of knowledge equity, and his innovative investment philosophy. Kerim delves into his commitment to empowering individuals, his efforts in education through platforms like Enki Solar, and his ideas on decentralizing knowledge in the industry, which are now incorporated into his latest startup, SolarAcademy.com.
Connect with Kerim Baran on LinkedIn and Twitter
Follow SolarAcademy on its website.
My 3rd Rodeo – stream of thoughts
Enki and Enlil: The Two Most Important Mesopotamian Gods
Cosmic Buildings: The Next Generation Housing Company
Charlie Chaplin - Factory Scene - Modern Times (1936)
Tony Seba’s GOD PARITY (vs Grid Parity)
The Little Book That Builds Wealth
by Pat Dorsey
How to Fight
by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Surrender Experiment
by Michael Singer
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Nico Johnson is the creator and host of SunCast, consistently rated a top solar podcast in the clean energy sector. The content of the show is geared towards listeners looking for insights on where the markets are headed, how to position themselves or their companies, and what today's market leaders do to stay ahead of the pack.
Nico is an Investor, Executive Coach, and 16-year veteran of the solar industry, having led development in the US and Latin America for global companies like Trina Solar and Conergy.
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