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Today, we are talking with Robin Laine from Transect.
We cover…
The issue choosing the best locations for renewables and how Transect solves that
How Robin established a “culture-first” company
How to convert a manual solution into a scalable technology
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The Guest: Robin Laine
Robin Laine, CEO and Co-founder of Transect, has had a rich 17-year tenure within the environmental sector, marked by diverse roles ranging from field biologist to national program manager across various organizations. Her experience spans land surveys for sensitive resources, permitting processes for numerous development ventures, and providing environmental oversight for Fortune 500 enterprises.
Now, at Transect, Robin channels her passion to create an online platform that facilitates environmental due diligence and site selection.
The Company: Transect
Solar Software, Remote Sensing, Data Advisory
One-liner: Transforming site selection to improve renewable energy performance for developers
Transect's software redefines the landscape of site selection and environmental due diligence, representing a transformative tool for developers across various sectors. Offering instantaneous analysis tailored to renewable energy, utilities, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects, Transect facilitates swift identification and assessment of optimal sites, compressing timelines from weeks to mere minutes.
Its standout features encompass rapid site localization, comprehensive critical issues assessment, seamless integration with real-time data updates, adaptable functionality across diverse industries, intuitive user interface, cost-effective efficiency, and preemptive risk management.
📝 Show Notes:
Topics
02:37 Need for Transformation in Permitting
05:58 How Transect Streamlines the process
08:47 Building Trust with Developers
11:50 Robin's Journey from Consultant to Entrepreneur
23:33 Raising Transect's Seed Round
24:38 Early Contracts and Scaling the Team
32:24 Building a Culture-First Company and Hiring for Mission Alignment
38:45 Being Customer-First
45:32 Opportunities for Software in the Renewables Industry
47:25 Future Solar Energy Costs
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For any project developer (solar, wind, storage, real estate, etc) - what would your biggest apprehension be to using a service like Transect to help you speed up your environmental due diligence during site selection? Let's discuss 🗣️
This was a ton of fun to record! Thanks to Robin and the entire team that helped make this happen.