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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 31 O C T O B E R 7 , 2 0 2 4 AWA R D 4 0 U N D E R 4 0 life-saving professional mental health support, we're creating a safe and sup- portive space for fathers to grieve and grow together. Current state of mind: Forward! Always. Audacious goal: To provide every grieving parent with a supportive community and access to quality professional mental health care so that no one has to navi- gate life after loss alone. We may fall short, but we'll never stop trying, and in doing so, I hope to make Bella, Elly and our amazing living children proud. Favorite quote: "It is not the critic who counts … The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena … who strives valiantly; who errs … who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly." — Theodore Roosevelt, "Citizenship in a Republic" speech in Paris, France, on April 23, 1910. Influential book: Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried" is often hailed as one of the great American war novels and it is. But ultimately, it's had a pro- found impact on me because it's a story about the human spirit and all we can endure under the most extraordinary circumstances. Favorite movie, podcast or TV show: I love almost anything about politics and entrepreneurship. Sorkin's "The West Wing" is at the top in terms of shows, and NPR's "How I Built This," especially the early seasons, is such a fun and fascinating podcast. Best way to recharge: Exploring Maine's islands and rocky coast with my fam- ily…ideally on someone else's boat so I can actually relax! At age 60: I see myself surrounded by family and serving the great state of Maine as best I can. Driving the transition to electric vehicles David Tse, 37 Co-founder and CEO, Chargely Significant professional accomplish- ment: I am extremely fortunate that I have been able to spend the past year building a company that has great per- sonal meaning and impact. I feel that every professional challenge that I've overcome and every hurdle I've had to navigate around has led me to the amaz- ing team that has gathered around me to build Chargely. Current state of mind: I am grateful for the opportunities I've been given and for the support of the communities I am a part of. I am also motivated to make them proud by what I will accomplish and what I give back to them. Passion project: I take pride in taking the steps to bring clean electrification into my home and life as well as convinc- ing others around me to do the same. Recently we've installed solar, batteries, heat pumps, traded in our two internal combustion engine vehicles for electric vehicles, and use an electric lawnmower and snow blower. I've also convinced two people to go solar and six people to purchase EVs. 'Lightbulb' moment: Four years ago, I was working with an executive coach to help me find meaning and purpose in my work. She helped me realize that my passion was working at the intersection of technology, hard business problems, and the clean energy transition. Ever since then, I have focused on work that aligns with that purpose. Audacious goal: To become as positively impactful as Chuck Feeney, the Alfond family and David and Barbara Roux in the field of philanthropy. Favorite quote: "I believe that life exists to be enjoyed and that the most important thing is to feel good about yourself. ... Let's assume we agree on this. It still leaves the question, 'What CONGRATULATIONS TO Lisa Sturgeon, Husson School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management faculty member, and all the other Maine Biz 40 under 40 recipients! JOBS THE WORLD NEEDS. CAREERS PEOPLE LOVE. EXPERTISE THE MARKET DEMANDS. THEY ALL COME TOGETHER AT HUSSON. THEY ALL 1 COLLEGE CIRCLE | BANGOR, MAINE 207.941.7000 | husson.edu C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY

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