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About Daniel Barber
Daniel Barber is co-founder of DNA Energy, an Australian energy technology company he started with Darren Cardy. DNA Energy connects equipment in commercial and industrial buildings, such as air-conditioning systems, to software that can treat it as flexible load, so building owners and energy retailers can shift demand in response to grid conditions and wholesale prices.
He spent eight years in investment banking and trading at Lehman Brothers, from 1993 to 2001. He started his first business in Australia in 2008, and from around 2012 worked on commercialising hybrid PV-thermal solar technology before moving into demand management.
On The Mix with Mick Liubinskas, he discussed how flexible building demand can support the energy transition.
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- Climate & Energy, Deep Tech & Science
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Key moments from Revolutionising Energy Transition: A Conversation with DNA Energy’s Co-Founder Dan Barber.
- 1:10The Big Benefits of DNA Energy’s Solutions for Businesses
- 3:05Where We Are in the Energy Transition Journey
- 5:09Overcoming First-Mover Challenges and Gaining Traction
- 7:17Why Economic Viability Drives Sustainability Decisions
- 12:08Business Model Innovation and Scaling with Retailers
- 14:45Global Market Nuances and DNA Energy’s U.S. Expansion
- 19:17Collaboration in the Climate Tech Industry
- 21:35Building the Right Team: Hiring Gradual Growth and Systems Thinking
- 26:27Breaking into Climate Tech Without Traditional Credentials
In their own words.
“It's a dollar conversation, that's what it always comes down to. You can dress it up however you want, it always comes down to the buck.”
The path so far.
- Now
Co-Founder & CEO · DNA Energy
- Earlier · Startup
Co-founder · Nu-tility
- From 2012 · Startup
Commercialisation partner · Hybrid PV-thermal solar technology venture
- From 2008 · Startup
Founder · AccountAbility Recruitment
- 1993–2001
Investment banking & trading · Lehman Brothers
Sources: thefifthestate.com.au
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