Leif Elgethun is Founder and CEO of Retrolux, a software platform built to scale smart lighting solutions in commercial and industrial buildings. Mr. Elgethun is a serial cleantech entrepreneur having founded five companies over the past 12 years, including three in lighting and with 1 exit.
In our conversation, Leif shares his passion for cleantech and smart spaces. He discusses the origins of Retrolux, and why finding a gap in the market and looking for ways to drive value through digital solutions is key for many startups. He also touches on cleantech’s journey from its early idealistic principles to the commercially ready cleantech 2.0, and why the new normal from COVID-19 will drive acceleration in the smart space area.
This episode is critical listening for those interested in the development of clean energy and smart spaces in digital industry. Leif establishes himself as a thought leader in both arenas as he shares both challenges and first-hand use cases through his experience from startup to scale.
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