Driving Change: Electro Dad's EV Mission for a Greener Europe

Age of Adoption

What inspired Jan Stanek to become a leading influencer in the clean energy sector, known as 'Electro Dad' on YouTube?
In this episode, Keith talks with Jan, aka 'Electro Dad,' a climate advocate and YouTube influencer passionate about electric vehicles. Jan shares his transition from living in extreme industrial pollution while working in Nanjing, to leading the clean energy movement in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Jan is on a mission to inspire one million Czech and Slovakian people to embrace electric vehicles. His diverse background in engineering and economics fuels his vision for a sustainable, cleaner future. Tune in for valuable insights on Europe's electric vehicle market and the path to widespread adoption.

Jan Stanek is an electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and economist, is a passionate advocate for clean energy and electromobility. After witnessing extreme pollution in China, he became determined to minimize his family’s environmental impact. In 2012, he moved back to the Czech Republic, embracing renewable energy, installing solar panels, and driving electric cars like the Nissan Leaf. Jan founded the "Electrodad" YouTube channel in 2019, where he shares his journey with clean energy and electric vehicles, inspiring thousands. With over 40,000 subscribers and millions of views, Jan continues to promote sustainable living and a greener future.

In This Episode:

• (00:00) Introduction of Jan Stanek, aka “Electro Dad”, meeting of Antenna Group in Prague, Jan’s career path to electric vehicles, VC funds in Europe
• (04:10) Academic background, Jan’s “Age of Adoption” story
• (06:37) Challenges and roadblocks for EVs in Europe, big car manufacturing vs. EVs
• (10:02) Closing thoughts
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Resources:

Jan Stanek LinkedIn

Electro Dad on YT

Antenna Group

Age of Adoption Website

Keith Zakheim LinkedIn