How can product innovation accelerate the fight against climate change? The scale and urgency of the transformation required to fight climate change has never been more clear. Building hardware and software products, acquiring the funding and creating a diverse community to enhance talent capacity and to drive innovation, is essential to tackling this global environmental crisis. In this podcast hosted by Silicon Valley Bank Climate Tech & Sustainability SVP Maggie Wong, CEO & Co-Founder of 3V Infrastructure Aubrey Gunnels will be speaking on scaling electric vehicle infrastructure with sustainable revenue model and capital sources.
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Show Notes
- Here are the 20 main takeaways from the Products That Count podcast with Aubrey Gunnels:
- 3V Infrastructure focuses on solving EV charging infrastructure gaps, particularly in multifamily properties.
- 80% of EV charging happens at home, but 30% of people don’t live in single-family homes.
- Only 5% of multifamily buildings currently have EV charging stations.
- The company provides EV charging solutions with no upfront costs to property owners.
- Their revenue model is similar to shared laundry, charging users for energy usage.
- Finding the right investors is crucial for climate tech infrastructure companies.
- The EV market is experiencing consistent growth, with more affordable EVs expected in 2025-2026.
- Diversity of thought and background is a key strength for innovative companies.
- As a female CEO, Aubrey sees being challenged as an opportunity to prove her capabilities.
- EV chargers can increase property value and tenant retention.
- Professionalism and detailed project management are critical for startup success.
- The climate tech sector attracts passionate and intelligent professionals.
- Property owners should start developing EV charging strategies now.
- Tenants can drive change by requesting EV charging from property management.
- The company uses best-in-class software and hardware for EV charging infrastructure.
- Successful climate tech startups must balance environmental impact with financial viability.
- Data collection and insights are valuable aspects of infrastructure deployment.
- The EV charging market is competitive and requires continuous innovation.
- Employees’ satisfaction and experience are a top priority for the CEO.
- Bringing specialized skills to the climate tech sector can create meaningful impact.
About the speaker
Aubrey Gunnels is the Co-Founder and CEO of 3V Infrastructure. She has spent her career at the intersection of technology, public policy, and finance, helping build infrastructure solutions for new transportation trends. At 3V, Aubrey is redefining EV charging as essential infrastructure, using private investment to close critical funding gaps for charging infrastructure and expand access to reliable charging. Using data-driven insights, innovative financing models, and long-term strategy, 3V’s model makes it easy for property owners to meet rising demand for charging without the capital or operational burden. Before founding 3V, Aubrey led Radial Power’s national EV charging investment strategy, partnering with some of the country’s largest real estate owners to deploy large-scale charging networks. She advised public sector clients on the early rollout of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and previously worked on Smart City initiatives, IoT solutions, cloud technologies, and AI applications in the transportation and mobility sectors. Aubrey holds an M.B.A. from London Business School and a B.S. in Systems Engineering from George Washington University. She is passionate about the ethics of public infrastructure and the importance of innovating shared utilities.
About the host
Maggie Wong is an accomplished product management and capital markets leader with over 15 years of experience in driving product strategy, delivering global products, fundraising & capital allocation, and leading cross-functional teams. Outside of her role at Silicon Valley Bank to support New York / East Coast based climate tech companies and investors, she is also experienced in increasing program impact, growing community reach and implementing DEI initiatives at travel and fintech non-profits. Maggie is passionate about making a social impact for the next generation, tackling climate change and traveling. She is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese and a beginner in Spanish.