What does it take to accidentally invent a solar cooker and go on to power EVs, fridges, and entire lives with nothing but sunshine? Patrick Sherwin, the “mad solar scientist” behind GoSun, joins me to share how a single hot dog, a vacuum tube, and a passion for clean energy led to a revolutionary product line—and a whole new way of thinking about how we live, move, and cook.
From launching GoSun through crowdfunding to building solar-powered appliances that work in your backyard or during blackouts, Patrick’s story is a masterclass in purpose-driven innovation, scrappy product development, and building community around big, audacious ideas.
🌞 Discover how he’s helping people everywhere—whether in RVs, at music festivals, or in Ukraine—run their lives on the sun.
📌 Topics Covered:
• The hot dog experiment that sparked a solar movement
• How GoSun uses crowdfunding (and equity crowdfunding) to launch wild new ideas
• The EV Solar Charger: why it’s a game-changer for daily commuters and festivals alike
• Why solar resilience is more than just tech—it’s about independence, food, freedom, and family
💡 Learn more about GoSun: https://gosun.co
🚗 Reserve your EV Solar Charger: https://startengine.com/gosun
📷 Follow GoSun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gosun/
👤 Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricksherwin/
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