Yoav Lurie's guest appearances

Yoav Lurie

Social Entrepreneur

Colorado TechCast

The Beyond Capital Podcast

Techstars Climate Tech Podcast

Steph Speirs

Dan Miller

Elizabeth Sarquis

Kavita Shukla

Kate Hayes

Tim Fargo

Tweet Jukebox

Paul Bradley

Nathan Chan

Bart Lorang

Safeena Husain

Jim Smith

Paul Shapiro

Stacy Flynn

Brian Watson

OwlTail

Renewable energy startups — and the entrepreneurs who found them — are crucial to the fight against climate change. These founders are smart, driven, and agile enough to see the opportunities in energy right now, and dive in. This is a fascinating time in energy, as renewable sources become cheaper and easier to democratize, reaching a more racially and economically diverse set of users, and big utility companies are also starting to see the need to get on board with sustainable initiatives. It wasn’t long ago that climate tech was unpopular. We’re grateful to see that changing. But here are some words of wisdom from Yoav to other entrepreneurs who are doing the right thing, even when no one else believes in their mission: “Don't be afraid to do the unpopular thing, because the rest of the world is just going to catch up.”Listen to learn about community solar, energy savings at home, learning to work with utility companies, the importance of infrastructure, and more. Follow Solstice on Twitter @solarforgoodFollow Yoav on Twitter @yoavlurieTechstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Renewable energy startups — and the entrepreneurs who found them — are crucial to the fight against climate change. These founders are smart, driven, and agile enough to see the opportunities in energy right now, and dive in. This is a fascinating time in energy, as renewable sources become cheaper and easier to democratize, reaching a more racially and economically diverse set of users, and big utility companies are also starting to see the need to get on board with sustainable initiatives. It wasn’t long ago that climate tech was unpopular. We’re grateful to see that changing. But here are some words of wisdom from Yoav to other entrepreneurs who are doing the right thing, even when no one else believes in their mission: “Don't be afraid to do the unpopular thing, because the rest of the world is just going to catch up.”Listen to learn about community solar, energy savings at home, learning to work with utility companies, the importance of infrastructure, and more. Follow Solstice on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/solarforgood" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@solarforgood</a>Follow Yoav on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/yoavlurie" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@yoavlurie</a> Techstars personnel and/or guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, and not the opinion of either Techstars or any company discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities are for illustrative and/or informational purposes only and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investor or prospective investor, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by Techstars. Certain of Techstars funds own (or may own in the future) securities in some of the companies discussed in this podcast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

How To Start and Grow a Renewable Energy Company, with Steph Speirs and Yoav Lurie

Uplight

According to most climate scientists, we need to achieve net zero global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to limit the global temperature increase and to avoid the worst of the climate crisis. But how can we get utility companies to transition fully to clean energy?In this episode, learn about Yoav Lurie's efforts to mitigate climate change and global warming by working with utility companies. Yoav is the founder of Simple Energy. Simple Energy is a digital platform that leverages behavioral science and analytics to engage utility customers and encourage energy savings by making it fun, simple, and social! In July 2019, Simple Energy merged with Tendril to form Uplight. Uplight serves 100 million residential and business customers, working with utility companies in 40 states to create a more sustainable future."We came to a realization - both because of movements we were seeing in our markets, as well as the incredible time pressure we have to fight this climate emergency - that at the intersection of those two things, we have to do something much bigger," says Yoav. "We took our life's work in this company, and said: 'we'll find the best way to build a platform that can do much more.'"For more on the podcast, see the Beyond Capital Podcast website.

According to most climate scientists, we need to achieve net zero global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to limit the global temperature increase and to avoid the worst of the climate crisis. But how can we get utility companies to transition fully to clean energy?In this episode, learn about Yoav Lurie's efforts to mitigate climate change and global warming by working with utility companies. Yoav is the founder of Simple Energy. Simple Energy is a digital platform that leverages behavioral science and analytics to engage utility customers and encourage energy savings by making it fun, simple, and social! In July 2019, Simple Energy merged with Tendril to form Uplight. Uplight serves 100 million residential and business customers, working with utility companies in 40 states to create a more sustainable future."We came to a realization - both because of movements we were seeing in our markets, as well as the incredible time pressure we have to fight this climate emergency - that at the intersection of those two things, we have to do something much bigger," says Yoav. "We took our life's work in this company, and said: 'we'll find the best way to build a platform that can do much more.'" For more on the podcast, see the <a href="https://www.beyondcapitalpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Capital Podcast website.</a>

High Energy: Yoav Lurie of Uplight

Yoav Lurie is the CEO and Founder of Simple Energy, the leading provider of marketplaces, instant rebates, and customer engagement software for electric and gas utilities. Simple Energy’s software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) offerings drive energy savings, facilitate the sale of energy-saving products and services, and serve as the customer energy action platform for the utility of the future. Before founding Simple Energy, Yoav helped build a Washington, DC-based technology services firm, served as a Managing Director for Teach For America, and acted as national president for a network of free residential summer camps for the children of cancer patients. He has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s top “30 Under 30” Entrepreneurs and an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife and two adorable children. Links to things we talk about:  Yoav Lurie on LinkedIn Simple Energy Xcel Energy Store Inc. Magazine 30 Under 30  IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, PLEASE:  Subscribe to our list Connect with us on Twitter Email us and tell us what you think!  Colorado TechCast brings you interviews with entrepreneurs, thought leaders and technology pioneers from around the state. We provide a behind the scenes look at who’s doing what, why, and how you can get involved. Join us each episode to hear the exciting stories of technology happenings in our state. I want this show to be relevant to you, so please send me your thoughts and suggestions. My email address is Trapper@ColoradoTechCast.com. You can also hit me up on Twitter @CoTechCast. I read and respond to all messages so drop me a line and tell me what you think. I am always on the lookout for future guests, so if you know anyone with an interesting story to tell, or you yourself would like to come on and talk about what you’re building, then send me an email. Thanks for tuning in, and join us next time when we bring you the story of another digital pioneer from Colorado!

Yoav Lurie is the CEO and Founder of Simple Energy, the leading provider of marketplaces, instant rebates, and customer engagement software for electric and gas utilities. Simple Energy’s software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) offerings drive energy savings, facilitate the sale of energy-saving products and services, and serve as the customer energy action platform for the utility of the future. Before founding Simple Energy, Yoav helped build a Washington, DC-based technology services firm, served as a Managing Director for Teach For America, and acted as national president for a network of free residential summer camps for the children of cancer patients. He has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s top “30 Under 30” Entrepreneurs and an EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, with his wife and two adorable children. Links to things we talk about: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoavlurie/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Yoav Lurie on LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://simpleenergy.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Simple Energy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.xcelenergystore.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Xcel Energy Store</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.inc.com/30under30/donna-fenn/yoav-lurie-justin-segall-founders-simple-energy.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inc. Magazine 30 Under 30</a></li> </ul> IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR, PLEASE: <ul> <li><a href="https://coloradotechcast.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to our list</a></li> <li><a href="https://coloradotechcast.com/Twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with us on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="mailto:trapper@coloradotechcast.com?Subject:Show%20Feedback" rel="noopener noreferrer">Email us and tell us what you think!</a></li> </ul> Colorado TechCast brings you interviews with entrepreneurs, thought leaders and technology pioneers from around the state. We provide a behind the scenes look at who’s doing what, why, and how you can get involved. Join us each episode to hear the exciting stories of technology happenings in our state. I want this show to be relevant to you, so please send me your thoughts and suggestions. My email address is <a href="mailto:trapper@coloradoTechCast.com" rel="noopener">Trapper@ColoradoTechCast.com</a>. You can also hit me up on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/cotechcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@CoTechCast</a>. I read and respond to all messages so drop me a line and tell me what you think. I am always on the lookout for future guests, so if you know anyone with an interesting story to tell, or you yourself would like to come on and talk about what you’re building, then send me an email. Thanks for tuning in, and join us next time when we bring you the story of another digital pioneer from Colorado!

Yoav Lurie | Simple Energy

For Yoav Lurie, an early experience with life and death created a sense of urgency to make an impact. Today, Yoav is the founder and CEO of Simple Energy. Simple Energy is a software as a service that is taking on climate change by changing how millions of people save energy. Their customers save enough energy on a daily basis to power a small city. In this episode, Yoav describes his startup path from an early sense of justice, through the Techstars accelerator, and several pivots of their business.   Mentioned in this podcast:    Simple Energy: http://simpleenergy.com/  Simple Energy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimpleEnergy  Yoav Lurie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yoavlurie  Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After http://amzn.to/1iITwCQ  United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP21, Paris, November 30 through December 5, 2015: http://www.cop21.gouv.fr/en  Techstars: http://www.techstars.com/  Camp Kesem: http://campkesem.org/  The Redwoods Group: http://www.redwoodsgroup.com/  Benefit Corporations: http://www.bcorporation.net/  Teach for America: https://www.teachforamerica.org/  Data.gov  Recovery.gov

For Yoav Lurie, an early experience with life and death created a sense of urgency to make an impact. Today, Yoav is the founder and CEO of Simple Energy. Simple Energy is a software as a service that is taking on climate change by changing how millions of people save energy. Their customers save enough energy on a daily basis to power a small city. In this episode, Yoav describes his startup path from an early sense of justice, through the Techstars accelerator, and several pivots of their business. Mentioned in this podcast:   <ul> <li>Simple Energy: <a href="http://simpleenergy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://simpleenergy.com/</a> </li> <li>Simple Energy on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SimpleEnergy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SimpleEnergy</a> </li> <li>Yoav Lurie on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/yoavlurie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/yoavlurie</a> </li> <li>Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After <a href="http://amzn.to/1iITwCQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1iITwCQ</a> </li> <li>United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP21, Paris, November 30 through December 5, 2015: <a href="http://www.cop21.gouv.fr/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cop21.gouv.fr/en</a> </li> <li>Techstars: <a href="http://www.techstars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.techstars.com/</a> </li> <li>Camp Kesem: <a href="http://campkesem.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://campkesem.org/</a> </li> <li>The Redwoods Group: <a href="http://www.redwoodsgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.redwoodsgroup.com/</a> </li> <li>Benefit Corporations: <a href="http://www.bcorporation.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bcorporation.net/</a> </li> <li>Teach for America: <a href="https://www.teachforamerica.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teachforamerica.org/</a> </li> <li><a href="http://Data.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Data.gov</a> </li> <li><a href="http://Recovery.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recovery.gov</a></li></ul>