🚀 Introduction: Solving EV Charging for Multifamily Housing
EV charging for multifamily housing is one of the biggest gaps in the electric vehicle revolution. Millions of Americans who live in apartments and condos don’t have easy, affordable access to home charging—until now.
In this episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes, host Jamie Seeker chats with Joseph Nagle, Head of Strategy at Pando Electric, a California-based startup that’s tackling this exact problem with smart outlet technology, strategic funding, and a focus on mission-aligned leadership.
⚡ About Joseph Nagle: A Leader in Residential EV Charging
Joseph Nagle is a startup veteran and growth strategist with deep roots in the EV space. He currently leads strategy at Pando Electric, which recently secured a $5.4 million grant to deploy over 1,600 high-power outlets across California.
Previously, Joseph held leadership roles at EverCharge and Orange Charger, helping land major deals with GM and raise millions in funding. Today, he’s focused on bringing EV charging to multifamily communities at scale.
🔌 How Pando Electric Is Simplifying EV Charging for Apartments
Traditional EV stations are costly, require ongoing maintenance, and often get vandalized. Pando’s approach? A smarter, simpler solution: high-power wall outlets that are easier to install and manage.
“We didn’t make the product more complex—we made it radically simpler.” – Joseph Nagle
This outlet-based model dramatically reduces costs and unlocks EV access for renters, HOAs, and condo residents across the country.
💼 Building Startup Teams for EV Charging Innovation
At a startup focused on EV charging in multifamily housing, every hire must count. Joseph shares how Pando prioritizes mission-driven candidates who can problem-solve creatively and thrive in uncertainty.
👥 Hiring Strategies That Support Mission and Culture
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Look for creative thinkers, not just resume checklists
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Use open-ended interview questions to test how people solve real problems
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Onboard with “capstone projects” that let new hires tackle real gaps in the business
“You don’t want to just hire someone for the job—they need to be the right fit for the company.”
🌱 Leadership Lessons from the EV Charging Space
Joseph reflects on two of the biggest lessons he’s learned as a startup leader:
“Patience and persistence. Every project will have something go absolutely horribly wrong. Expect it.”
He also emphasizes collaboration and mentorship:
“Even if you’re the smartest person on the planet, you can’t do it all by yourself.”
This mindset fuels Pando’s mission to scale EV charging for apartments and condos, one smart outlet at a time.
🎧 Listen to the Episode
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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How Pando Electric is scaling EV charging for multifamily housing
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Why smart outlets outperform traditional stations in cost and reliability
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How to hire and retain talent in a fast-moving tech startup
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What it really takes to lead a mission-driven company from the ground up
🎙️ Listen now: [Insert episode link here]
📢 Connect with Joseph & Pando Electric
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Website: pandoelectric.com
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Instagram: @pandoelectric
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LinkedIn: Joseph Nagle
🏁 Final Thoughts on EV Charging for Multifamily Housing
Pando Electric and Joseph Nagle are showing that EV charging for multifamily housing doesn’t have to be expensive, complicated, or exclusive. Their scalable smart outlet model is helping millions of renters and condo owners power their vehicles at home—while making EV infrastructure more inclusive and future-ready.
This conversation is packed with lessons in leadership, innovation, and purpose-driven strategy. It’s a must-listen for anyone working at the intersection of tech, sustainability, and community impact.
