Favorite Parts of Working in Energy as a CEO and Co-Founder
Lauren, CEO and Co-Founder at Gaiascope, finds the most rewarding aspect of the energy industry is the opportunity to "solve vital world problems," contributing to climate change solutions. This larger purpose allows a more holistic view of success, extending beyond financial metrics to encompass impact and increased awareness within the field.
Problem-Solving, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Global Impact, Sustainability
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Lauren Kuntz
CEO and Co-Founder
Gaiascope
MIT
Harvard, PhD 2018
Biology & Related Sciences, Engineering - Mechanical
Energy & Utilities
Data and Analytics
Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Working in the energy industry allows tackling vital global problems and contributing to solutions for climate change.
2. The potential for positive global impact makes it easier to accept failures, as contributions to understanding and raising awareness are valuable in themselves.
3. Success is measured not only by revenue and growth, but also by the positive impact on the world and increased awareness of important issues, which is personally fulfilling for Lauren.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I'm going to take this one to the energy industry. What I really love about being in energy is that it truly feels like we are solving vital world problems. It's one of those where you don't always get to say your day-to-day job, if it works, could positively impact the world and the planet and solve a truly global problem.
Be at least a piece of a solution. No one's ever going to fully solve climate change, but I think together we can each contribute little bits. So I think that's truly a wonderful part about it.
The last thing I'll add is that it makes it easier to accept failure when you know you're striving for something that could have a bigger impact. There are components where you worry less about whether your individual startup will succeed.
Yes, of course, I want it to succeed. But at the same time, you're able to look at what you're doing and say, "I helped other people understand this problem better." I helped more people get interested in this space, and I think it's an important space.
So there are aspects of success that are tied up more than just revenue, growth, or year-over-year earnings. I think those aspects truly resonate with me.
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