This episode marks ten years of SunCast — and the return of its very first guest.
In 2015, a young GTM Research analyst named Adam James joined host Nico Johnson for the debut episode exploring the rise of solar in Latin America.

A decade later, Adam is a Partner at Energy Impact Partners and Chair of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI). Together, he and Nico reflect on how far both they—and the clean energy industry—have come.

This isn’t just a reunion; it’s a conversation about how work, leadership, and life evolve over time. Adam shares what he’s learned about managing people, building systems that scale, and staying grounded through seasons of growth and fatherhood.

"You can have the best product in the world, but if you cannot deliver it effectively, it does not matter." - Adam James

They explore:
🔹 What it takes to build great teams and sustainable systems inside fast-growing organizations
🔹 How to hire for responsibility, not just experience
🔹 The lessons fatherhood teaches about leadership and presence
🔹 Why consistency—and showing up—is the real differentiator in both parenting and management

Whether you’ve been listening since that first episode or you’re just discovering SunCast today, this 10-year anniversary conversation captures the heart of what the show has always been about: how we grow—personally, professionally, and collectively—in the work of powering a better future.

RESOURCES:

Connect with Adam James:

• LinkedIn

Check out Energy Impact Partners:

• Website | LinkedIn | X

Podcasts Mentioned:

• Episode 300 - SunCast 300th episode with Adam James, Part 1
• Episode 301 - SunCast 5-year Anniversary with Adam James, Part 2

Books Mentioned:

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