Part biography, part reflection on my early life, adversity mixed with ambition, reflection on entrepreneurial spirt and how this has had a profound effect and unconventional approach to business and mission to change the way we think about and use energy to deliver a more sustainable solution for society and future for generations to come.
Whether you're a fellow eco warrior, environmentalist, climate advocate, policymaker, investor, engineer, or simply someone curious about the future of energy, my hope is that this book serves as both a practical guide and an inspiring narrative. Because the story of geothermal energy is far from finished and I believe its most powerful chapters are still to be written.
This book tells my story, a 40-year journey through the energy sector that has taken me around the world, deep into the heart of the industry, and quite literally to the centre of the Earth and back.
I am a geothermal champion, an entrepreneur, a disruptive technology investor, an environmentalist and climate advocate. But above all, I’m someone who has spent a lifetime pursuing innovation better, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions.
From my earliest ventures to leading a global energy services business and founding one of the world’s leading geothermal development companies, I have witnessed the challenges and opportunities that define the energy industry. And through those experiences, both the successes and the uncomfortable moments, I’ve come to believe deeply that geothermal energy is not just another renewable option. It is a transformational force that can reshape our energy future.
This book is about more than just geothermal technology. It is about what it takes to challenge the status quo. It is about the lessons learned in global travel, personal culture, and the trenches of business, creativity, and innovation. It is about persistence, grit, and the unwavering belief that we can do better, for our planet and for future generations.
In the chapters within, we will dive into the science of geothermal energy, the unique benefits it offers, and the real-world barriers to its adoption. We will examine how it fits into the larger clean energy puzzle, and why, despite being underutilized, its moment is finally coming.