Welcome to NEXT with TIGER 21, a podcast where paths to extraordinary success are highlighted by those who have travelled them, along with the direction where they are headed next.
Join host Michael Sonnenfeldt to explore the unique personal and professional journeys of some of the world's most accomplished entrepreneurs and wealth creators. Each episode features a Member of TIGER 21’s exclusive peer network community, which comprises ultra- high-net-worth individuals around the world who have made their mark. They are eager to share the wisdom they have gained along the way.
In addition to recounting the pivotal moments that propelled them forward, they look beyond past achievements – and failures – to discuss their visions for the future, what they see coming in the realms of innovation and enterprise, and what defines their next level of success.
Tune in to gain access to the life lessons and forward-thinking ideas that can only come from those who have reached the highest pinnacles of achievement.
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Disclaimer: TIGER 21, and its affiliates, (including hosts and guests of the podcast) may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not intended as investment advice, and is for informational and entertainment purposes only to be used at your own risk. TIGER 21 and its affiliates do not promise or guarantee your financial success, nor warrant claims made by any podcasts guests or hosts. You are responsible for conducting your own research and making your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.
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Welcome to NEXT with TIGER 21, a podcast where paths to extraordinary success are highlighted by those who have travelled them, along with the direction where they are headed next.
Join host Michael Sonnenfeldt to explore the unique personal and professional journeys of some of the world's most accomplished entrepreneurs and wealth creators. Each episode features a Member of TIGER 21’s exclusive peer network community, which comprises ultra- high-net-worth individuals around the world who have made their mark. They are eager to share the wisdom they have gained along the way.
In addition to recounting the pivotal moments that propelled them forward, they look beyond past achievements – and failures – to discuss their visions for the future, what they see coming in the realms of innovation and enterprise, and what defines their next level of success.
Tune in to gain access to the life lessons and forward-thinking ideas that can only come from those who have reached the highest pinnacles of achievement.
Watch video clips and learn more: tiger21.com/podcast
TIGER 21: tiger21.com
Disclaimer: TIGER 21, and its affiliates, (including hosts and guests of the podcast) may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not intended as investment advice, and is for informational and entertainment purposes only to be used at your own risk. TIGER 21 and its affiliates do not promise or guarantee your financial success, nor warrant claims made by any podcasts guests or hosts. You are responsible for conducting your own research and making your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.
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Martin Hermann is a serial entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience in the solar, clean-tech and high-tech industries. He has closed business transactions in excess of $5.3 billion. By the age of 35, Martin sold the software company he co-founded to Intel. Martin founded 8minutenergy, one of the largest independent developers of solar PV in the U.S. Join host Michael Sonnenfeldt to meet this TIGER 21 Member who is a global leader in renewable energy.
Martin is the CEO of BrightNight, one of the most promising companies helping to drive the energy transition to clean power. Its pipeline today consists of over 30 gigawatts of clean power projects. For context, that would power over 20 million buildings and represent over 10% of total renewable power in the U.S. today.
Martin has spent his career identifying fast-growing market opportunities to create significant value. He shares insights into renewable energy, including the development of hybrid power systems combining solar, wind, and battery storage to provide round-the-clock energy.
Watch clips:
From apprentice to founder: I sold to Intel
How I became a leading solar developer
How One Startup Surpassed 37 Other Intel Acquisitions
Closed 8minutenergy Thursday, Started BrightNight Friday
Topics:
(0:04) Introduction
(4:16) How Michael Sonnenfeldt and Martin met
(5:45) Leading solar developer, 8minutenergy
(10:17) Formative years in Germany
(12:00) Entrepreneurial drive
(13:00) Software startup sold to Intel
(17:40) Partnership
(23:40) 2009: next venture, solar modules
(28:29) Lessons learned at Intel
(33:00) 8minutenergy to BrightNight
(41:00) BrightNight operating scale: 30 gigawatts of clean power projects
(45:08) Mindset: peak of career? What’s next?
(48:00) Tip jar
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