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Jan 5, 2026 
Alan Chang, Co-founder and CEO of Fuse Energy, discusses his rapid ascent in the startup world, scaling revenue from $2M to $400M in just three years. He emphasizes the need for ambition and hard work, advocating that weekend efforts are essential for success. Drawing from his time at Revolut, he highlights the importance of urgency and ownership in leadership. Chang also challenges the narrative around renewable energy, discussing the realities of grid constraints and contrasting approaches to energy deployment in China. His insights on talent recruitment and fostering a high-performance culture are invaluable!
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Fast Revolut Hiring Story
- Alan applied via a London Startups Facebook post and got a reply from Nikolai within five minutes.
- He interviewed the next day, answered physics questions, and accepted an offer on the spot.
Deregulate And Remove Subsidies
- Deregulate physical build processes and remove subsidies to lower energy costs.
- Let profitable projects stand on their own to avoid transferring subsidies to consumers.
China's All-Of-The-Above Energy Model
- China focuses on building everything: grid, generation and distribution at scale.
- Lower energy prices and rapid build-out come from centralized, integrated deployment.