Starting an EV Charging Network: Andy Karetsky, CEO, Skycharger

Fasten your seatbelts, because this episode gives you the full charge on the future of EV infrastructure. Our special guest, Andy Karetsky, is the founder and president of Skyview Ventures and the acting CEO of Skycharger. We’re taking you on a journey through the electrifying landscape of EV charging networks. We're mapping out the challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs eager to plug into this burgeoning market. From selecting the perfect locations to navigating the procurement maze, we lay out the essential strategies for building a business that can keep pace with the accelerating growth of electric vehicles.
As we accelerate toward the future, we shift gears to explore the expansive growth story of Skycharger and how strategic partnerships and market trends have supercharged its expansion. But it's not just about plugging in; it's about creating a seamless experience for drivers through apps and top-notch customer service. As we round out the discussion, we tackle the transformative potential of car dealerships in the EV charging game and address your burning questions about technical support and hardware costs.
Seth Engel and Andy Karetsky are experts in the field of renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Seth Engel serves as the Director of Product Marketing at EVConnect, boasting a decade of experience in product marketing along with an educational background that includes an MBA from UC Berkeley with a focus on cleantech. Andy Karetsky, the founder and president of Skyview Ventures and the acting CEO of Skycharger (founded in 2013), brings a wealth of knowledge from his work in renewable energy, carbon reduction markets, and his operational experience in electric vehicle infrastructure.
In this episode:
- Expert Seth Engel presents steps to launching an EV charging business
- Growth of electric vehicles and the need for charging networks
- Introduction of Andy Karetsky, stats on EV charging, and Skycharger’s business
- How customers find charging stations through the app
- Finding charging fortunes: unearthing prime locations with mapping tech
- O&M reliability: building a procurement & maintenance strategy for rock-solid stations
- Skycharger soars: partnering & expanding in the electrifying EV industry
- Navigating the evolving grid: how market trends & policy shifts impact charging
- From showroom to powerhouse: how electrification can reshape car manufacturing & dealership profits
- Charging up communities: how dealerships can become hubs for the EV revolution
- Plug in & power up your knowledge: demystifying tech, pricing & utilization
- Closing thoughts from Andy - We’re in a wave of adoption wide open to entrepreneurs and
- Q&A for Andy and Skycharger
The Charging Conversations podcast is powered by EV Connect and hosted by EV Connect’s Director of Product Marketing, Seth Engel. In each episode, listeners will hear about the complexities of building sturdy EV charging networks, the hurdles faced by entrepreneurs, and the strategies for guaranteeing charging station dependability and profitability. Featuring real-world examples from industry giants and thought leaders, the podcast offers invaluable tips and a surge of inspiration for those keen on joining the green revolution in electric transportation and the EV charging market.
Resources:
SkyView Ventures: skyviewventures.com/
Skycharger: skycharger.com/
EVConnect: www.evconnect.com/
Seth Engel LinkedIn: / seth-engel
Andy Karetsky LinkedIn: / andy-k-a701765