40 Minute Mentor

Episode 272

January 15, 2025

Where Are They Now: Tom Elvidge on building a solar-powered future

Tom Elvidge, Co-Founder of UK-focused solar energy company, Synth Solar, joins us for today’s 40 Minute Mentor, Where Are They Now feature. 

In today’s episode, Tom shares the ins and outs of his transition from being an Operator to founding Synth Solar, and all the key lessons he’s learned on that journey. Plus, Tom gives us an exclusive sneak peek into what’s to come and why now is a great time to get into the energy sector.

40 Minute Mentor: Tom Elvidge
“It’s a bit of a moment in time, honestly. I feel like in 30 years, the energy sector and the way that we generate electricity, both in the UK and everywhere else is going to look so different to now.”

Tom Elvidge

Tune in to discover

Transitioning from Operator to Founder [01:25]
Advice for Operators making the transition [07:50]
Aspirations for the future [11:00]
Hiring plans & why solar energy [15:15]

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Helpful links

Helpful links:


➡️ Listen back to Tom’s original episode: 40 Minute Mentor

➡️ Connect with Tom here: LinkedIn

➡️ Learn more about Synth Solar: Synth Solar

 

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