Innovating with Integrity with Adam Knudsen, CEO of Dynapower | Season Six, Episode Ten
Welcome to Season Six of Conversations in Cleantech! From inspiring stories and words of wisdom to future foresight and the tech from the bleeding edge of cleantech, during this season you can expect to learn all about how pioneering cleantech companies and the leaders at their helm are propelling us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow.In this podcast episode co-hosted by Jenny & Ben, we are delighted to be joined by Adam Knudsen, CEO of Dynapower. Dynapower is a leading energy storage and power conversion manufacturer based out of Vermont, USA - their products energise and strengthen vital industries, all while helping to shape a shared vision of a clean energy future. In this inspiring conversation, Adam discusses Dynapower's history and evolution over the past 60+ years, and how they have adapted to remain relevant in the changing cleantech market. He explores the importance of people and culture within the cleantech sector, and his focus on integrity, customer collaboration, and positive leadership. A must-listen for anyone within cleantech, especially those who are managing teams and looking to cultivate a positive culture! 0:49 - Introduction to Adam Knutson 2:00 - Career journey and business evolution at Dynapower 5:28 - Powering a cleaner planet through technology and innovation 9:47 - Energy storage solutions and the company's unique approach 16:39 - Customer-led innovation in cleantech industry 19:58 - Leadership, culture, and talent acquisition in a business 23:44 - Retaining and recruiting talent in the clean energy industry 30:12 - Maintaining positivity in an industry with ups and downs 33:18 - Balancing business values and environmental mission 36:21 - Cleantech trends and market relevance Connect with your hosts Jenny Gladman and Ben Sparks on LinkedIn. Find your guest, Adam Knudsen on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening to Conversations in Cleantech brought to you by Brightsmith. This is a Loaded Hype production.