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“I thought not only is this a potential business — this could change lives.”
- Connie Stacey
Have you ever come up with a new product idea… but had no idea how to transform it into reality? You’ll want to listen to this episode!
Connie Stacey is the founder and president of Growing Greener Innovations (GGI), an award-winning clean energy solutions company that designs smart batteries and energy storage solutions. She started GGI with a vision: a silent generator that created zero fumes or carbon emissions.
Not only did Connie invent a new product — she invented something that may change the world.
Through her research, Connie realized that a green battery solution could go a long way toward solving the world’s energy poverty crisis. “This could give an opportunity for people in other parts of the world to achieve better equity,” she says. “When you look at access to energy, it is perfectly correlated with economic growth.... If you want to end poverty, you must end energy poverty.”
Listen now to hear Connie’s fascinating story of how she turned an idea into a world-changing reality.
In this episode of the Road to Seven podcast, you’ll discover:
How Connie took the leap from being on mat leave to becoming an inventor and founder
The obstacles Connie faced when seeking funding and how she overcame them
The unorthodox choice Connie made in terms of manufacturing — and how it paid off
About Connie Stacey: Connie Stacey is the founder and president of Growing Greener Innovations, Inc. She has over 20 years of experience in the IT/computer programming sectors.
Highlights:
01:04 Intro
02:53 Meet Connie Stacey
04:00 Spark of inspiration
05:43 Energy poverty
08:24 From mat leave to founder
10:41 Creating the prototype
12:21 3 principles & approach
15:43 Mistakes entrepreneurs make
16:23 Funding & manufacturing
22:58 Awards & start-up support
28:14 Roadblocks
30:42 What she wishes she knew
34:00 What’s next?
Links:
Connie Stacey
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/growing-greener-innovations
Instagram: @growinggreenerinnovations
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