From Media Tech to Microgrids: Win or Learn, Never Lose with Ed Wise

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 3 of Better Than We Found It, the go-to podcast for sustainable leadership and purpose-driven business practices.

Today we're joined by EJ Wise, CEO and founder of Positive Energy an EV charging infrastructure company at the forefront of America's electrification movement. EJ's story is one of the most compelling career pivots you'll hear: seven successful exits in media technology, from building fantasy football at CBS Sports to working at Will Ferrell's Funny or Die, before a chance investment and a birthday party conversation changed everything.

Now leading what could become the largest EV charging contract award in US history, EJ brings a sales leader's clarity, an entrepreneur's hunger, and a refreshingly honest take on what it takes to build something that actually matters.

In this episode, we explore:

• How EJ made the leap from media technology to the energy sector and why not knowing the industry turned out to be his biggest advantage
• The Romeo Power story: angel investor turned Chief Revenue Officer, working alongside SpaceX and Tesla alumni to commercialise battery technology
• Why EJ pivoted to found Positive Energy and the vision for the US's most reliable public EV charging network
• The technology roadmap: ultra-fast charging, wireless inductive charging, and autonomous vehicle charging infrastructure
• His non-negotiable hiring principle and why good character always beats great credentials
• What it really means to leave the world better than you found it: climate, team legacy, and the power of accountability

Whether you're navigating your own career pivot, building a team, or following the future of clean energy this episode is packed with straight-talking insight and more than a few brilliant stories along the way.

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