Better Than We Found It
At GS2, we believe in leaving the world better than we found it. Our purpose is to connect individuals who share this belief and strive to make a positive impact.
We are excited to introduce our new podcast, Better Than We Found It, where we engage with purpose-focused executive leaders and aspiring future leaders to explore the concepts of sustainability and improving the world for future generations.
Better Than We Found It
Building a Purpose-Driven Engineering Powerhouse with Sohan Das
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of Better Than We Found It - the go-to podcast for sustainable leadership and purpose-driven business practices.
Today, we're joined by Sohan Das, Vice President of Renewable Energy at EVS, Inc. a consulting engineering firm specializing in utility-scale solar, battery storage, and transmission infrastructure. Sohan's journey is one of purpose, resilience, and serendipity - from growing up in India watching his father's environmental initiatives, to navigating the 2009 recession, to building a renewable energy division from the ground up that now supports 230 families.
In this episode, we explore:
- How early environmental awareness in India shaped Sohan's career trajectory
- The reality of joining start ups during a recession and what it takes to thrive
- Building a renewable energy division from scratch at EVS, Inc. over 11 years
- The critical transition from individual contributor to leader of leaders
- Navigating industry uncertainty while staying mission-driven
- Why consulting engineering firms are the best place for engineers to truly learn their craft
- The importance of diversification strategy in a rapidly changing energy landscape
Sohan shares invaluable lessons on risk-taking, the art of listening, and how to balance technical excellence with people-first leadership. Whether you're an engineer, entrepreneur, or sustainability professional, this episode offers practical wisdom on building with purpose while weathering industry storms.
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