Welcome to the EVready Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of electric vehicles, EV charging, and its transformative impact on our lives. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Pat Romano, a highly accomplished former CEO and current advisor to ChargePoint. Pat's extensive background as an engineer and leader in the technology industry spans over 30 years. His wealth of experience and expertise makes him uniquely qualified to share insights and perspectives on the electric vehicle industry. But Pat's influence doesn't stop there. He is currently a member of President Biden's National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC), shaping policies and strategies to advance our nation's infrastructure. Additionally, he serves as an advisor to various Linse Capital funds, further demonstrating his commitment to driving technological progress. In this episode, Pat joins our host Chris Nihan to delve into a range of EV topics. They discuss how electric vehicles can seamlessly integrate into our home-power ecosystems, changing how we think of our power sources. Where will robotaxis fit into our lives? How the standardization of the NACS plug will make EV adoption smoother for US drivers and streamline the charging process. How will the world have enough energy to power the data of AI on a massive scale? And find out where Pat wants to use his time and talent to ensure he's making a positive impact on the world.

Don't miss this episode with Pat's technologist/engineer-minded perspective and his genuine care for the planet peppered with some humor.