Your own personal energy saving expert
Avril Dunn, alumna of the I2N Accelerator 2023, is the Co-founder of EI Platform, a tech startup revolutionising the way businesses and property managers understand and control their energy usage.
At I2N’s Startup Stories at I2N Hub Honeysuckle on Wednesday 7 August, Avril shared how EI Platform is addressing the complex challenges of electricity usage in our society. With energy prices rising and demand increasing due to new technologies like Electric Vehicles, businesses and property managers face significant hurdles in managing energy costs effectively.
EI Platform's solution combines hardware and AI-driven software to provide real-time energy usage data and control mechanisms, empowering users to optimise their energy consumption and predict future usage and costs.
Catch up on Startup Stories with Avril Dunn
Top Takeaways
- The Ei Platform aims to help organisations use energy more efficiently, highlighting the importance of sustainability in modern business practices.
- Having mentors can significantly impact decision-making and confidence, pushing founders to take necessary leaps of faith in their ventures.
- AI-driven software can not only reveal true energy costs but also help control demand in real-time.
- Clear discussions about value and contributions among stakeholders and partners can prevent misunderstandings and foster healthier working relationships.
The University of Newcastle's I2N works with individuals and organisations from across the Hunter region and beyond to turn ideas and challenges into opportunity. As a leading driver of economic and business growth, the I2N cultivates an entrepreneurial mindset that is behind many of the region's most innovative businesses and leaders.
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