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Mohammed Abdalla’s lifelong love of nature, combined with an eye-opening childhood loss, sparked a desire to study energy management and do his part to save the world through sustainability. After a stint on the wrong side of the pollution problem, Mohammed founded Good Faith Energy, a solar provider company that helps its customers take a big step towards decreasing their carbon footprint while saving them money. All those years of work on the front lines of sustainability work have given M ...
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Two Engineers, one from Egypt and one from the UK interviewing interesting engineers from various backgrounds and industries to learn about their experiences and unique perspectives.
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E23 Thinking Green: Craig Spinner from Savant Power - Powering Your Smart Home With Clean Energy
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Savant Homes are more than just smart, they have a backup plan when the power goes out. Automate everything from lighting to music to video in every room, while not needing to rely on the grid. Watch as Mo speaks with Executive Vice President of Savant Power about how Savant is transitioning from the Smart Home to the Powered Home. Connect with Cra…
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004 - Moataz Lasheen - Evolution of CAD and 3D Modeling Software in Business and Projects Management.
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In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Moataz Lasheen, an esteemed engineer in 3D modeling software. Discover the evolution of CAD and 3D modeling from its early days to cutting-edge solutions, transforming education and business management. Explore the role of manufacturing execution systems and the revolutionary 3D Experienc…
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003 - Mohamed Nabil - Learning Outside the Box.
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In this episode, we talk to Mohamed Nabil, a young engineer who approached college differently. Instead of following the traditional curriculum, he put all his energy into learning what he was passionate about. Join us as we explore his unique approach to engineering education and how it has helped him in his career.…
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002 - Ari Jaaksi - From Software Engineering to rediscovering old loves in Photography and Music.
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In this episode, we'll be talking with Ari, who had a long career in software engineering at Nokia, Intel, Hewlett Packard, and other companies before retiring and rediscovering his old loves in photography and music. Ari also has a very interesting YouTube channel about analog photography, check it out in the below link: https://www.youtube.com/@S…
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E22: Doug Lewin - The State of Today's Struggling Texas Electrical Grid
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Join Mo (@_modalla) as he sits down with Doug Lewin, a nationally recognized energy expert, to dive into the fascinating world of the electric grid, renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand response, utility regulation, and pollution reduction. 🌍⚡ Tune in for an enlightening conversation that explores the future of sustainable energy and the ste…
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001 - Michael Sanders - Beyond the Degree: a Non-Traditional Path in Engineering.
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In this inspiring episode, we delve into the extraordinary career of Michael Sanders, a true trailblazer in the engineering field. Join us as we explore how Michael managed to excel in various engineering roles, defying conventional expectations without holding a formal engineering degree. For more information about ultrasonic system mentioned in t…
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Welcome to the Trapped Engineers Podcast, Our hosts are Abdalla Kroosh from Egypt and Christopher Osborne from the UK. We will be interviewing interesting engineers from various backgrounds and industries to learn about their experiences and unique perspectives. Join us as we navigate the world of engineering and shed light on the often misundersto…
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E21: Joe Ordia from Solar Surge - Creating value on YouTube in the Solar Industry
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Providing free educational resources online for people around the world may not seem like the best way to run a solar business. Today's guest, Joe Ordia, proves that creating value for people in the form of free solar and home battery backup education online is not only a cheap way to get in front of people shopping for solar, but also builds trust…
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Thinking Green is about teaching the world how it actually is possible to transition to sustainable energy. Today's episode is a great example of how many Americans are choosing to downsize in order to unlock energy freedom as well as energy resilience. Andrew Claudio is a pioneer in the solar and storage space. He was there when solar and batterie…
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E19: DIY Electric Vehicles with Robert Powell
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Robert Powell is a mechanical and electrical engineer with a passion for electric vehicle technology. After his first DIY project converting an old motorcycle to a fully electric bike, Robert has been hooked on giving used vehicles a new, more efficient life. Now, Robert is an engineer for Arcimoto, working on highly efficient vehicles designed spe…
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E18: Arch Rao - Smart Panels For Smarter Homes
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Renewable energy should be convenient, resilient, and flexible for your lifestyle– as the Founder & CEO of SPAN, Arch Rao wants to modernize how you power your home by bringing household electric panels into the age of smart homes, so your electric panel can do more for you and your family. SPAN Panels are digital electric panels for the home that …
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E17: Allison Johnson - How to Be a Better Storyteller
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We are relying on centuries-old energy technology to sustain our daily energy practices–but we’re now reaching a point where that infrastructure is starting to fail. In this transitional time, it’s more important than ever to look to companies like Enphase and Good Faith Energy to learn how to generate and distribute our own energy, and to create a…
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E16: Jason Cortes - It’s Time to Dispense Electrons
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For Jason, environmental sustainability is important. But more than that, personal sustainability is important--that is, finding work that lights your inner fire and makes you want to go out into the world and do good. He’s found that life at Rivian. Since transitioning out of the oil and gas industry in 2017, native Texan Jason Cortes has turned t…
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Good Faith Energy is more than just a name--it’s a way of life. Mohammed has put his heart and soul into the company, and is now giving back in more ways than one, from university presentations to philanthropy. Today, you can get a peek into Mo’s personal life, and learn what challenges have driven him to be an entrepreneur who’s invested in the co…
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E14: Renee Kuehl And Melissa Schmid - When The Solar Panel Reaches Middle Age
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Recycling isn’t just about the blue bin on the curb anymore. People like Melissa and Renee are connecting renewable companies together so that they can recycle on a massive scale, and limit the amount of wasted equipment. Because of them, many companies have developed their own relationships and helped the industry use every last drop of solar powe…
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E13: Kevin Caldwell - The People Side of Sustainability
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Do you remember your first meaningful interaction with a customer? Mo sure does--and he’s invited him on to today’s episode. Kevin was not only his first meaningful interaction, but his absolute first client--and his wife, Mary, made a lasting impact on Good Faith Energy. Their caring support helped the company become what it is today. Kevin Caldwe…
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Ep 12: Jason Graybeal and Steve Taylor- Green Energy Is No Bull Business
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Why is passion necessary in entrepreneurship and building a thriving business? Jason points out to Mo, saying, “I'm sure this passion for having clean energy, taking care of our planet, love for mankind, are what triggered you into this field, which is awesome.” Mo’s quick accession to the apex at the age of 31 years only is extraordinary. He alway…
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E11: Sherri Barry And Angela Johnson - The Green Runway
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The question of manufacturing garments in a sustainable way is one that’s come up more and more in recent decades. Sherri Barry and Angela Johnson, co-founders of FABRIC incubator, are here today to give us their answer--which involves roadmaps, technology, and, of course, conscious choice. Sherri Barry and Angela Johnson run a fashion incubator ca…
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EP 10: Leif Peterson - Running On Sunshine
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How do we best apply sustainable energies to our daily lives? How do we integrate renewable technologies to daily chores like laundry, pool maintenance, or sim racing? Leif Peterson is here to answer with his own experience, advice, and green thinking. Mohammed and Leif met two years ago. Leif is an electric vehicle enthusiast who’s adopted the sol…
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EP 9: Omeed Badkoobeh - Solar Energy Is The Technology Of The Future
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If you’ve ever contemplated how to reduce your energy bill, the chances are that you have seriously considered solar energy. With cost-effective options, tax breaks, and at-home installation, residential solar energy is becoming more common globally. However, what about commercial buildings and companies? Can solar energy handle the exponentially h…
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EP 8: Bernardo Carreira - Walking Into A World Of Green
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How exciting can it be for you to invent something new for this world? Especially when you know, that’s going to make a big difference. It can be painstaking initially to establish a new thought or start up a whole new business with an unusual commodity, mostly when the world is prejudiced against it. Bernardo Carreira, the guest, has made a strong…
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How important is it to make the power distribution system more resilient? It is a primary concern considering this era you live in. There’s always going to be a rise in demand for electricity with the technological advancements in various, rather all, sectors of living. Mo, our host, makes it poignant that the power grid might collapse and fail to …
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Humans never stop innovating. And while most of us only hear about the latest products or techniques when they come onto the market, there are those out there who know that we can best appreciate new tech when we understand how it works - and how it might change our lives tomorrow. Ricky Roy is an Aero/Software/Mechanical Engineer, YouTuber, and fo…
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EP 5: Scott Linebrink - Bringing Water To The World
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Water is life. It sustains us and helps us advance our lives as individuals and as a collective - and in places where safe, available drinking water just isn’t a reality, the whole community suffers from its absence. How, then, do we bring life-giving water to communities like these? Scott Linebrink is a former MLB player and the stewardship direct…
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EP 4: Vincent Battaglia - Bringing Ethics And Efficiency To The Energy Industry
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Is your energy the best energy? Most of us don't think twice about our energy company or the impact their practices and policies have on sustainability. And most of us never realize there's a better option... Vincent Battaglia is the founder and CEO of Renova Energy, an organization that exists to provide sustainable, efficient energy and building …
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EP 3: Philip Reiser - Giving New Life To Old Waste
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How much does taking out the trash a few times a week affect the planet? More than you'd think. And even more surprising than how much waste we generate as individuals or small groups is how a few dedicated entrepreneurs turn our trash into pure gold. Philip Reiser is the founder of SINBA, a Peruvian waste management company that helps businesses m…
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EP 2: Growing Good Faith Energy From The Ground Up
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You probably see “success stories” online every single day - but how often do you get an honest look at what it took to create that success? So few people end up achieving what they set out to achieve...so when you find someone who is, listen and take a few lessons from their story. In this episode of Thinking Green, Mo digs into his early days lev…
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Which one would you choose: ethics or money? Your host, Mohammed Abdalla found a way to choose both. Mohammed, also known as “Mo,” was interested in the energy sector for the same reason most people pursue any career: money. After wading through courses of oil and gas law, feeling unfulfilled in his first post-grad job, questioning the ethics of fr…
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