Lauren Flanagan on Mentorship, Curiosity, and Career Growth

Lauren Flanagan on Mentorship, Curiosity, and Career Growth
Published on
September 9, 2026

Excerpt

Sesame Solar Co-Founder and CEO Lauren Flanagan joins WCS Talks Unplugged from Women in Cleantech and Sustainability for a conversation about mentorship, leadership, entrepreneurship, and building a meaningful career in clean energy and technology.

Sesame Solar Co-Founder and CEO Lauren Flanagan joins WCS Talks Unplugged, the podcast from Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, to share the experiences, relationships, and lessons that have shaped her career.

In the conversation, Lauren reflects on her path from studying philosophy to building technology companies and helping advance innovative clean energy solutions. She discusses the importance of curiosity, strong mentors, meaningful professional relationships, and continuing to learn throughout your career.

Lauren also shares insights from her experience as an entrepreneur and leader, including the value of communicating your strengths, choosing collaborators who share your values, and creating opportunities by becoming actively involved in the communities and causes that matter to you.

Listen to the episode to hear Lauren’s perspective on mentorship, entrepreneurship, leadership, career growth, and the evolving clean energy industry.

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