S3 Ep1: Understanding Renewable Energy

<div> <em>Why is the adoption of renewable energy so slow?<br> </em><br> <em>Why are fossil fuels not being phased out?<br> </em><br> <em>Should I join the renewable energy industry?<br> </em><br> Are these some questions that plaque you or your clients when you think about the renewable energy industry?<br> <br> Join me on this chat with Vignesh Nandakumar where we talk about the renewable energy industry landscape and opportunities that this emerging field presents to the job seekers.  <br> <br> </div> <br> <div>00:21    Topic Introduction<br> <br> 00:32    Guest Introduction<br> <br> 01:48    Career Journey and Pivots<br> <br> 09:10    Renewable Energy Landscape<br> <br> 24:35    Peripheral Industries<br> <br> 28:30    Hiring Challenges<br> <br> 34:19    Emerging Careers<br> <br> 38:04    Talent Characteristics<br> <br> </div> <br> <div> <strong>Guest Information:<br> </strong><br> Vignesh Nandakumar is the CEO of <a href="https://www.serenticaglobal.com/">Serentica Global</a> that delivers round-the-clock sustainable energy, to hard-to-abate industries. These industries are the hardest to decarbonise and contribute to one-third of the global carbon emissions.<br> <br> Vignesh has diverse experience in developing and growing renewable energy investments to the tune of US$1 Billion across India, South East Asia, South Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. He is also seasoned in raising funding capital, mergers &amp; acquisitions, business development, project execution; and in managing company operations.<br> <br> Apart from renewable energy, Vignesh is passionate about electric vehicles and the shared and circular economy. He is also an active angel investor and mentor to start-ups in this industry. <br> <br> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vignesh-nandakumar/"><strong>LinkedIn Profile for Vignesh Nandakumar<br> </strong></a><br> </div>