Thursday, November 5, 2026
Issue No. 214 — The Energy Issue
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Issue No. 214 — The Energy Issue
Energy · Founders
Oct 30, 2026
The Lagos-born founder of Voltaic turned a $40,000 prototype into a $6.2 billion company that sells electricity like software. She talks power, patience — and the billion-dollar deals she walked away from.
By
C. Holloway
· 18 min read
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