Building Australia’s Battery Future: Nick Rose on Startups, Culture and “Cool Projects”

From an engineer inspired by his grandfather’s toy‑fixing skills to leading one of Australia’s pioneering large‑scale battery developers, Nick Rose’s story is charged with energy, risk, and heart. In this episode of Energy in the Room, host Katie sits down with Nick to explore Firm Power’s remarkable rise — from a bold idea in 2019 to its acquisition by AGL. Nick reflects on what it takes to build a startup team, stay grounded when things get tough, and define success beyond the money fight. He shares candid lessons on leadership, culture, and the value of keeping health and family first — plus a few unforgettable stories involving skydiving, Chinese takeout, and big front‑yard engineering challenges. Tune in to hear honest insights about Australia’s growing battery landscape, how to find and keep great people, and why “just building cool projects” might be the most powerful mission of all.