From start-up to solar powerhouse — Adam Pishl will share his journey to revolutionize renewable energy and do more good in the world. Pishl is co-founder and CEO of Clēnera Renewable Energy and will speak at the College of Business and Economics’ Entrepreneur Connect Speaker Series on Wednesday, November 6. Clēnera is a leading utility-scale solar developer and independent power producer based in Boise, Idaho. Thanks to years of steady growth and innovation, Clēnera was acquired by Enlight Renewable Energy LTD (NASDAQ: ENLT) in 2021. Pishl’s leadership combines a focus on profitable growth with a commitment to making a positive impact. In 2024, he launched a new vision for Clēnera: Build Better Give More, emphasizing the company’s mission driven approach and its dedication to improving the communities where its projects operate, both here in Idaho and throughout the country. Pishl has his Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and an MBA from Boise State University. He credits much of his business success to his education.