#24 Joseph Nagle: Simplifying EV Charging with Pando Electric's Innovative Socket Solution

Joseph Nagle from Pando Electric, shares how the company is revolutionizing EV charging for apartment buildings and condos with their simple yet ingenious socket-based approach. As an industry veteran with over a decade in the EV charging space, Joseph explains how Pando's solution addresses common issues like cable theft, maintenance costs, and power management while providing reliable charging access for residents. Learn about the company's "Apple quality" safety features, their roadmap for bidirectional charging capability, and how their technology can help flatten electricity demand curves. Joseph also discusses his experiences at Microsoft and Nokia, offering fascinating insights into product development and corporate innovation strategies.About Joseph:https://www.pandoelectric.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/josnagle/About Federico Ramallo:Software Engineering Manager | Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | Connecting U.S. teams with top nearshore LATAM engineers.💼https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/🌐 https://densitylabs.io✅ https://prevetted.aiAbout PreVetted Podcast:🎙 https://prevetted.ai/podcastCHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Joseph Nagle and Pando Electric01:54 - Joseph's background and journey to San Francisco tech03:44 - Discussion of San Francisco's innovation ecosystem05:00 - How Pando Electric simplifies EV charging with socket-based solution08:17 - The problem with traditional charging stations and cable maintenance11:43 - "Apple quality" safety features built into Pando's charging solution15:20 - Benefits for property owners and building managers17:42 - How Pando's solution works with different electric vehicles20:32 - Understanding charging levels and specifications25:05 - Safety certifications and why they matter (UL, CSA, OCPP compliance)31:34 - Comparing EV driving experience with traditional vehicles38:26 - Addressing range anxiety and charging infrastructure42:03 - Future-proofing with the NEMA standard connector45:08 - Power management capabilities and building integration52:13 - The transition to bidirectional charging and grid integration58:26 - The competitive dynamics at Microsoft and product development lessons1:03:12 - Closing thoughts on EV technology evolution