About this episode
Forest Frizzell shares his journey from a troubled childhood to co-founding a clean energy company, emphasizing the importance of community in redefining success.
What if a tech CEO isn’t self-made—but community-made? In this powerful conversation, Forest Frizzell shares his raw, deeply personal journey from a troubled childhood marked by learning struggles, self-doubt, and survival, to becoming the co-founder of a globally recognized clean energy company. This episode goes beyond entrepreneurship—it’s about being “Hānai’d” (nourished and lifted) by people who believed in him, finding belonging in Hawaii, and redefining success through impact, humility, and service. Forest opens up about overcoming the belief that he wasn’t smart, learning to lead without losing himself, and why community—not credentials—is what truly builds leaders. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit the traditional path to success, this story will change how you see what’s possible.
People in this episode
Guest: Forest Frizzell
Topics covered
- community support
- entrepreneurship
- clean energy
- personal growth
- overcoming adversity
Keywords
- tech CEO
- Hānai
- success
- leadership
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Hawaii
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