Tom Neyhart founded PosiGen in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to help the families and communities most impacted by the disaster rebuild their homes, save money, and boost energy resilience through solar power. He not only succeeded, but created an entirely new market by providing affordable solar and energy efficiency to low and middle income families.
Tom, who moved from CEO to Executive Chairman of the Board last year, pioneered a new era of solar development years ahead of other firms, positioning B Corp Certified PosiGen as a key leader in the industry. An inspirational leader, successful businessman, and serial entrepreneur, he held leadership roles in construction and retail before starting PosiGen in 2011. Tom grew the innovative company as CEO over the next twelve years, expanding from Louisiana to other states, skyrocketing its revenue, and receiving numerous recognitions, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Blue Ribbon Award and Department of Defense’s Patriot Award.
Hear Tom Neyhart talk about how a desire to help others led him to revolutionize solar power as we know it, what makes PosiGen’s unique model so affordable, and why prioritizing impact benefits people, the planet, and profits.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Tom Neyhart on rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina
00:48 Conor Gaughan introduces Tom and PosiGen3
05:25 Louisiana roots, serial entrepreneurship, and teamwork
14:44 Hurricane Katrina, helping others, and the origin of PosiGen
23:19 Selling solar savings, PosiGen’s unique model, and building trust
29:50 Pitching investors, B Corp status, and maximizing impact
39:59 The future of renewable services, public policy, and scaling solar
46:38 What’s next for PosiGen, exciting innovations, and leaving a legacy
50:19 Where to learn more and end credits
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