Episode 42: Energy Education for the Future with Ben Abram
Dive into the importance of energy education with Benjamin Abram, an energy innovator and venture capitalist.
Benjamin Abram, CEO of Modern Energy, started his career as a venture capital investor with the Westly Group during the gold rush of Cleantech 1.0. From there, he founded energy efficiency company American Efficient in 2013, then Modern Energy in 2016. As CEO, Ben leads Modern Energy’s strategy operating at the intersection of venture capital, private equity, and operating company to grow and manage a portfolio of energy transition businesses across solar, hydrogen, electric vehicles, and more.
The episode focuses on the evolving needs in energy education, which are essential for training future leaders who can impact our energy transition. Our conversation, which is wide-ranging, touches on several topics: how Ben's experience during Cleantech 1.0 shapes his approach at Modern Energy; his decision to teach an energy class at Duke University; the changes he hopes to see in energy curricula on college campuses; and the areas where he believes young people have the most opportunity to make a difference.
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