Joseph Nagle from Pando Electric, shares how the company is revolutionizing EV charging for apartment buildings and condos with their simple yet ingenious socket-based approach. As an industry veteran with over a decade in the EV charging space, Joseph explains how Pando's solution addresses common issues like cable theft, maintenance costs, and power management while providing reliable charging access for residents. Learn about the company's "Apple quality" safety features, their roadmap for bidirectional charging capability, and how their technology can help flatten electricity demand curves. Joseph also discusses his experiences at Microsoft and Nokia, offering fascinating insights into product development and corporate innovation strategies.

About Joseph:https://www.pandoelectric.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/josnagle/

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction to Joseph Nagle and Pando Electric

01:54 - Joseph's background and journey to San Francisco tech

03:44 - Discussion of San Francisco's innovation ecosystem

05:00 - How Pando Electric simplifies EV charging with socket-based solution

08:17 - The problem with traditional charging stations and cable maintenance

11:43 - "Apple quality" safety features built into Pando's charging solution

15:20 - Benefits for property owners and building managers

17:42 - How Pando's solution works with different electric vehicles

20:32 - Understanding charging levels and specifications

25:05 - Safety certifications and why they matter (UL, CSA, OCPP compliance)

31:34 - Comparing EV driving experience with traditional vehicles

38:26 - Addressing range anxiety and charging infrastructure

42:03 - Future-proofing with the NEMA standard connector

45:08 - Power management capabilities and building integration

52:13 - The transition to bidirectional charging and grid integration

58:26 - The competitive dynamics at Microsoft and product development lessons

1:03:12 - Closing thoughts on EV technology evolution