In this episode of the Wealthing Podcast, Alicia Castillo Holley talks with Scott Wharton, CEO of Tandem PV, about his journey through the evolving landscapes of technology. From his early roles in internet infrastructure and video conferencing to his current leadership in perovskite-based solar panels, Scott shares the lessons learned from decades of high-stakes entrepreneurship.

The conversation dives deep into Scott’s philosophy on career longevity and wealth creation. He argues that true wealth is built by continuously developing high-value skills, specifically pointing to the necessity of mastering AI in the modern job market. Scott also discusses the emotional side of leadership, sharing his belief that inaction is often the most dangerous choice a leader can make. The episode concludes with a reflection on legacy; for Scott, success is the intersection of solving global problems (like climate change) while maintaining a career that is both personally fulfilling and financially sustainable.

About Scott: Scott Wharton is the CEO of Tandem PV, where he is working to bring the next generation of solar technology to market using perovskite-silicon tandem panels that can deliver dramatically more power than traditional solar.

Before Tandem PV, Scott spent nearly a decade at Logitech, where he scaled the video collaboration business from $62 million to over $1 billion in revenue, helping turn it into the global leader in video conferencing hardware. He later ran Logitech for Business, a ~$2 billion division serving enterprise customers worldwide.

During that time, he led the development of innovative products that helped redefine video collaboration and were recognized with awards such as TIME Best Inventions and Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech.

Earlier in his career, Scott founded Vidtel, a cloud video conferencing company that was acquired in 2013, and held leadership roles at BroadSoft (IPO; later acquired by Cisco) and VocalTec (IPO), where he was part of the early evolution of VoIP and cloud communications, including the development of the first commercial VoIP products and the emergence of the cloud PBX market.

He holds an MBA from Yale University and has spent his career building and scaling category-defining technologies, from video communications to next-generation solar.

About Tandem PV: Tandem PV is a Silicon Valley–based solar technology company developing next-generation panels that combine perovskite and silicon to significantly increase energy output. By enabling more power from the same footprint, the company aims to lower the cost of electricity and improve the economics of utility-scale solar deployment, while contributing to the resurgence of advanced solar manufacturing in the United States.

Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwharton/

Tandem PV: www.tandempv.com

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