Inside the Mind of a CTO – Innovation, Data, and Grid Disruption with James Muraca
What happens when a global engineer turns his focus to the future of energy? James Muraca, CTO of Enersponse, joins us to unpack a career that spans cutting-edge medical devices to leading the charge in AI-driven energy tech. In this conversation, James gets real about the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, the power of machine learning in demand response, and why the energy grid of the future needs more than just innovation – it needs trust.
In this episode, we explore:
Why demand response is the quiet force shaping the future of energy
How automation is helping Enersponse keep the grid balanced in real time
The truth about AI vs. machine learning – and what actually works in energy
Earning trust in a world of sensitive data and strict regulation
What it really takes to get slow-moving utilities to say yes