Time for optimism - cheap abundant energy is coming

TL:DR

• Exponential curves driven by hard science are predictable with multiple exponential curves in action for energy

• Solar-Wind-Battery systems are already cheaper and better than oil, coal, gas systems with no ‘Hail Mary’ required; the technology already exists

• Now capitalism will take over making the transition inevitable creating a new energy paradigm characterised by near-zero marginal cost clean energy in super abundant amounts

• The transition will create many trillion dollar opportunities as old ways of doing things become untenable

Our famous Grow or Die presentation.

Contents:

This Is Different

The Platform Is Burning

This Is Really Different

Why Do Businesses Miss This

Business Models In An Abundant World

The Exponential Organisation (ExO)

An intro to web3 and the opportunity for NZ

TL:DR

• The internet and Web2.0 business models unlocked tremendous value for the world

• Web2.0 business models are internet-native and we are early into the next transition

• Web3 business models are blockchain-native that disrupt the winner-takes-all-aggregator dynamic

• Shifting value back to creators and users is an existential threat to corporates but good for the world

• Creating profitable abundance-driven decentralised businesses requires a new playbook

• There is a massive shortage of skilled people and exploding demand which is location-agnostic

• Individuals, companies and nations that invest early will be well rewarded

Suddenly is here for the Energy sector.

The presentation was delivered to BusinessNZ Energy Council of over 200 industry members. The provocation was that all the conditions for disruption are present and we explored Transport-as-a-service as the killer app to usher in the paradigm shift.

Leadership for the 21st Century

We use this presentation for CEOs and their executive team before kicking off a transformation process. Often we find this is where alignment on urgency and ambition is most necessary.

Contents

4 Steps To Transform Leadership

Key Concepts To Update Leadership

Executive and Board Working Together

Diversity Is Even More Important Now

Emerging Executive Characteristics

The Exponential Executive Team

Governance for the exponential era

This presentation was delivered to over 200 Institute of Directors members as an introduction to the changing responsibilities that directors have in an environment where change is constantly accelerating.