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Fireside Chat: Cultivating a Culture of Innovation – Lessons from a Solar Rock Star

Tuesday, January 21 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Location: Virtual (via Zoom)

Description:
Get inspired by Dan Shugar—solar pioneer by day and rock star by night!

Join us for an engaging Fireside Chat with Dan Shugar, the founder and CEO of Nextracker, and a trailblazer in solar energy innovation. Hear firsthand stories of transforming the solar industry, launching cutting-edge technologies, and cultivating a company culture that prioritizes innovation and meaningful impact.

Whether you’re a leader looking to spark change in your field or just curious to learn from a dynamic industry expert, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

About Fireside Chats:
Fireside Chats are conversation-style events featuring industry leaders, experts, or educators. Designed for young adults in their 20s and 30s, these sessions explore topics like leadership, creativity, innovation, Jewish learning, and personal growth.

Event Co-Hosts:
Hebrew Free Loan, Hillel of Silicon Valley, Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV), JYA, Moishe House SF – Marina, Moishe House SF – Nob Hill, Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), SFbadjews, and StandWithUs.

About the Speaker:
Dan Shugar is a globally recognized innovator in solar energy with over 30 years of experience. As the founder and CEO of Nextracker, he has led the company to global success, including a $4.6 billion IPO in 2023. Nextracker has shipped over 70 gigawatts of solar trackers worldwide, maintaining a dominant market share for seven consecutive years. Shugar’s career highlights include pioneering the solar tracker market in the 1990s and driving the adoption of solar technology on a global scale.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true pioneer in innovation and renewable energy!

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