Founders Letter
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."
This Native American proverb echoes profoundly as we confront the existential challenge of climate change.
Unfortunately, in today’s world, we are faced with a paradox:
The energy sector accounts for two-thirds of human-attributed greenhouse gas emissions and the associated climate impact
Energy consumption is fundamental to human prosperity
We aspire to live in a world free from this choice. A world where clean energy is available to all and at negligible cost - sparking a wave of innovation, ushering in a new economic development paradigm, and propelling social progress. The benefits of such a reality - for us, our children, and for all future people - are almost beyond comprehension.
We believe this world is within reach.
The Imperative for Talent in the Energy Transition
The true obstacle to realizing this future lies not in financial cost or natural resources but in our ability to source and coordinate talent. Bringing together the explorers, the doers, the risk-takers, the uniquely skilled, the strategic thinkers, and the visionary leaders – to collaborate, innovate and build.
Introducing Sourcechange
Today, we proudly announce the launch of Sourcechange.
Our mission is clear: To shape the future of energy through the most crucial element of change - human capital.
Team
The founders of Sourcechange bring together a wealth of experience.
Sam is an entrepreneur and investor in technology companies in the climate, finance, and talent arenas. Previously, he spent a decade building GQR from a startup into a global talent acquisition powerhouse, leading the firm into new markets, geographies, and service offerings and consistently ranking in the SIA’s top 20 fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Fred has extensive search experience in the global energy markets. He’s developed a deep expertise and a proven track record in delivering high-end human capital solutions to the most pioneering and innovative institutions at the forefront of the energy transition.
Focus and Strategy
The talent challenges throughout the ecosystem and across geographies are clear - and we’re on a mission to provide a comprehensive offering as we scale our team.
Our immediate focus is on the finance, development, and engineering verticals of clean energy storage and generation in the United States. After all, our commitment to specialization affords us access to the deep networks and expertise necessary to source the scarcest talent. We go beyond the normal pools to find and mobilize diverse individuals with unique skills who are often not actively looking for new opportunities.
Three pillars guide us:
Innovation: We challenge the status quo, think outside the box, and find creative solutions. We combine the power of technology with a dynamic human-centered approach to identify opportunities and create long-term value for our clients, candidates, and ecosystem.
Integrity: We are direct and transparent in all our interactions, establishing trust as the cornerstone of our relationships.
Infinite Possibilities: We believe in the boundless potential for clean energy technology and infrastructure to revolutionize our world. We are proud to partner with pioneering institutions and exceptional individuals who view challenges as opportunities to drive meaningful change.
The opportunity before us is immense.
If our mission resonates with you, please get in touch. Let’s explore the possibilities together.
Looking forward,
Sam and Fred