The Android of EV Charging: Zak Lefevre’s $100M Blueprint

Welcome to the $100M Blueprint, your go-to podcast for real-world business lessons and entrepreneurial insights. Hosted by Goodfood founders Jonathan Ferrari and Neil Cuggy, the series offers behind-the-scenes stories of scaling their company to $150 million and beyond. Each episode features candid conversations with top entrepreneurs who have built companies worth $ 100 million or more, delivering honest advice, leadership strategies, and hard-learned lessons for ambitious business owners. In this episode, hosts Jonathan Ferrari and Neil Cuggy welcome Zak Lefevre, Co-Founder and CEO of ChargeLab, the software powering 80% of EV chargers in North America. Zak shares how a lean, laser-focused approach helped his startup secure $30M in funding and forge partnerships with ABB and Siemens. From cutting headcount to boost talent density, to using AI as a bottom-up tool for automating repetitive tasks, he reveals practical strategies for scaling without losing focus. Gain insights on building trust in emerging markets, sustaining competitive advantages, and navigating the electrification wave reshaping global infrastructure. Visit www.makegoodfood.ca to learn more about Goodfood, Canada's No.1 Meal Kit!

Welcome to the $100M Blueprint, your go-to podcast for real-world business lessons and entrepreneurial insights. Hosted by Goodfood founders Jonathan Ferrari and Neil Cuggy, the series offers behind-the-scenes stories of scaling their company to $150 million and beyond. Each episode features candid conversations with top entrepreneurs who have built companies worth $ 100 million or more, delivering honest advice, leadership strategies, and hard-learned lessons for ambitious business owners.

In this episode, hosts Jonathan Ferrari and Neil Cuggy welcome Zak Lefevre, Co-Founder and CEO of ChargeLab, the software powering 80% of EV chargers in North America. Zak shares how a lean, laser-focused approach helped his startup secure $30M in funding and forge partnerships with ABB and Siemens. From cutting headcount to boost talent density, to using AI as a bottom-up tool for automating repetitive tasks, he reveals practical strategies for scaling without losing focus. Gain insights on building trust in emerging markets, sustaining competitive advantages, and navigating the electrification wave reshaping global infrastructure.

What you will learn:

How to win partnerships with industry giants by solving their acute problems
The "Focused Scale" principle: why reducing headcount led to better outcomes
How to leverage AI across your organization by empowering teams
Why patience and strategic investment partnerships are crucial when working with large corporations
The "Core Customer Problem" framework for maintaining focus during rapid growth
How to build trust in emerging markets by maintaining consistent pricing
Why focusing on software infrastructure can create sustainable competitive advantages
The power of embracing AI as a bottom-up rather than top-down initiative

Zak is the co-founder and CEO of ChargeLab, a pioneering software company powering the infrastructure behind electric vehicle charging. With deep expertise in EV technology and software solutions, he has led ChargeLab to become the backbone of 80% of popular EV chargers, managing over 15,000 devices across North America. Under his leadership, ChargeLab has raised over $30 million in funding and secured partnerships with industry giants like ABB, Siemens, and Delta.

Visit www.makegoodfood.ca to learn more about Goodfood, Canada's No.1 Meal Kit!