


Because outside of payroll, for most organizations and large companies, utility costs are the second highest line item. In that process, I started to understand that clean energy makes sense. So Antonio, who co-founded the company with me, we both went to Panama, for example, we were working to try to get a wind farm developed there. An opportunity came in 2006-2007 to help a wind developer do sales in North America. So every job I did led to skill sets that would lead to me becoming an entrepreneur but I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do. I always knew that I wanted to be an entrepreneur.
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So we really launched the company in 2009, that is when it became a full time venture.Ĭatherine: What made you decide to launch volt? In 2007, my business partner, Antonio Francis, and I co-founded the company but it was a walking business plan for two years, we still had full time jobs. I worked in corporate America for about 10 years after that, primarily doing management consulting, as well as biotech sales, and got into management. I am originally from Philadelphia, I say that because football kicks off on Sunday and I am a diehard Philadelphia sports fan, growing up. Gilbert, tell us a little bit about your background, and your current company and your role. Gilbert: Thank you, and thank you for having me Catherine, I appreciate it, neighbor.Ĭatherine: I wish we could do this in person. Gilbert is the CEO of Volt Energy, and is based in Arlington, Virginia He is my neighbor! Welcome Gilbert! Catherine: I’m Catherine McLean Founder and CEO of Dylan Green, and today I have with me Gilbert Campbell.
