Business Spotlight with Ceri James and Somayeh Taheri
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08 Jun 2023
08 Jun 2023
UrbanChain CEO Somayeh Taheri appeared as a guest on The Business Spotlight Podcast. In this episode, host Ceri James speaks with Taheri about the rise of UrbanChain and “the critical role the company will play in the green energy revolution.”
The discussion covers several key topics: how to monetise excess energy as a local energy generator, coordinating local renewable energy supply with consumption demands, and the importance of recruiting people with the right mindset.
The full episode is available to listen to or watch.
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