Founder bio | Robert Havens

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Robert Havens brings a rare combination of hands-on technical expertise, systems-level thinking, and deep concern for everyday people to his work in energy and operations.

With a background in industrial maintenance, Robert worked his way through a bachelor’s degree and is currently completing a master’s degree in Operations and Supply Chain Management. His professional focus sits at the intersection of infrastructure, energy systems, and long-term planning, particularly how the United States can responsibly meet its growing electrical demands.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Robert served as an ammunition technician in Iraq, providing base security at Al Taqaddum (formerly Al Habbaniyah). After active duty, he continued his service in the Army National Guard as part of Public Affairs. That experience shaped his commitment to clear communication, logical decision-making, and protecting vulnerable communities from avoidable harm.

Robert is deeply engaged with the future of energy and technology. He views the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and automation as a transformation on par with the Industrial Revolution, one that will ultimately improve quality of life, but only if society prepares for the disruption along the way. He is particularly passionate about advances in battery and capacitor technology, which he sees as key to unlocking resilient, decentralized energy systems and reducing long-term costs for families.

At his core, Robert is a pragmatist. His advocacy for solar and clean energy is not ideological. To him, it is simple math. Lower costs, greater resilience, and better outcomes for everyday people. He is frustrated by misinformation and fear-based narratives that prevent individuals from benefiting from technologies that make practical sense.

Outside of work, Robert is a devoted father who loves exploring the world with his children, from riverfront sandbars to science museums and road trips across the Midwest. He is also an avid home cook who approaches food the same way he approaches systems: curious, methodical, and driven to refine things until they work beautifully.

Robert believes progress should be logical, accessible, and human-centered. His goal is simple. Help people save money, build resilience, and step confidently into the future.