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REASONS TO INVEST
THE POWERBLOC MAKES UTILITY POWER OPTIONAL. Our customers use the PowerBloc to avoid delays of costly utility upgrades, protect from outages, or go off-grid. Our average PowerBloc price is $225k. A recent sale was for $350k. We expect $5 million in sales in 2025.
MORE THAN HALF OF ALL NEW ELECTRICITY SERVICES WORLDWIDE WILL BE OFF-GRID BY 2030. The PowerBloc is ready for this market transformation. The global power market is forecast to double over the next decade to reach USD 4.5 trillion by 2034. These drivers create vast opportunities for YouSolar.
TIME MAGAZINE RECOGNIZED YOUSOLAR AS ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP GREENTECH COMPANIES OF 2024 based on our positive environmental impact, intellectual property portfolio, financial strength, and innovation. TIME ranked 250 companies. We are honored to be one of them.
TEAM
Arnold Leitner • CEO, President and Chairman of the Board
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Roger Pang • Sales Director
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Bob Rutter • System Engineering, Board Member
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the pitch
The Solar Nanogrid Built on 400 V Direct Current
The PowerBloc® is the only solar nanogrid to our knowledge built on a constant direct current ("DC") architecture at 400 V. This design has huge advantages over traditional solar-battery systems.
- Higher efficiency and fewer conversion steps result in lower electricity cost.
- Seamless power blending for perfect, glitch-free "hospital grade" power.
- Ability to supply high-power loads, such as EV chargers and heat pumps.
- Fewer and more reliable components mean lower cost and fewer repairs.
The PowerBloc® Nanogrid Is Highly Scalable.
The picture above shows a four-cabinet Gen 3 PowerBloc with 48 kWh of AC power, 140 kW of energy storage, up to 40 kW of solar, and up to 24 kW of utility and generator integration. This image is an engineering rendering of modules and cabinets in production.
Why the PowerBloc is a Hit with Customers
Customers love the PowerBloc because it is fully-integrated solar nanogrid that can do everything our customers need. Charging two cars off-grid – no problem. Integrating a generator – of course. Driving a big fire suppression pump with three-phase power – piece of cake. With the PowerBloc, the answer is always Yes.
Key Features of the PowerBloc.
It is the sum of all features that makes the PowerBloc an efficient and practical independent power system.
The Problem & Our solution
The World's Electrical Infrastructure Struggles with Climate Change
Electric vehicle charging and the all-electric home are creating massive new loads on the grid. At the same time, electric utilities are struggling to cope with extreme weather and can no longer provide reliable power during heat waves, wildfires, or cold snaps.
Our Power Grids Are Vulnerable to Wildfires Caused by Extreme Droughts.
In Northern California, such as here near Fairfield, wildfires have destroyed power lines, leading to power outages. Outages also occur when the local utility turns off power during high winds to prevent power lines from sparking wildfires.
Solar-Battery Systems Are a Solution. But Legacy Systems that Rely on the Grid Are of Little Help
People no longer want to depend on power companies, and affordable solar panels and long-lasting batteries create a viable alternative. Unfortunately, though, today’s residential solar and battery systems are a mix of legacy solar and battery technology. They are not designed for, or capable of, replacing grid power.
Stuck with complicated technology, installation of these systems requires trained personnel with tools and dollies and lift jacks to handle large and heavy batteries. These systems also “tie to the grid”, which means they depend on a stable grid connection to function and require utility approval.
YouSolar's PowerBloc Works Because It Does Not Rely on Utility Power
The PowerBloc makes independent power a reality. It is a solar nanogrid for the home and business that serves as a primary power supply, not a backup. It powers all loads with little or no reliance on utility power and delivers clean and uninterrupted power for a modern life. What's more, the PowerBloc requires no utility approval.
Unprecedented Performance. Power From Various Sources Blends Seamlessly on the Nanogrid.
On the PowerBloc, each energy source connects in parallel to the common connection at 400 V DC, shown as a red ring in this screenshot of the PowerBloc's tablet user interface. Power flows and mixes seamlessly. Such performance is only possible with a parallel DC system.
All decisions of the PowerBloc are made by its energy management system, which predicts the consumption of the house and projects solar production based on YouSolar’s satellite-based hourly solar forecast. The system then makes intelligent decisions to optimize solar energy use, arbitrage against utility time-of-use pricing, and keep enough energy in the batteries for a sudden power outage. All information and controls are accessible on the PowerBloc’s stunningly beautiful tablet user interface.
*Images are computer-generated demo versions of a product currently available to customers.
the market & Our Traction
Our Beachhead Market: High-End Homes in California
Our current customers are affluent, self-reliant, and uncompromising homeowners. They are unwilling to tolerate power outages and want a reliable and clean power supply with little or no reliance on utility power.
We have learned that our customers need power – a lot of power. And with great power come big sales: Our four most recent sales averaged $180,000 per PowerBloc (including sales tax). This price does not include solar panels, racking, and array installation.
Recent Sales of PowerBloc System to High-end Homes in Northern California.
Our current market, high-end homes, poses demanding energy requirements, allowing us to hone the groundbreaking technology underlying the PowerBloc. But, we have not lost sight of our goal to become the world's trusted and affordable source of clean power everywhere.
YouSolar has established itself as a premier provider of independent power systems for these customers. We have developed relationships with electricians, builders, and architects, and we are now systematically developing a partner network to create more opportunities.
High-end homes have power and energy requirements similar to small commercial applications. We are in early discussions with partners to deploy fleets of PowerBlocs to businesses, allowing them to save on utility power costs and preventing interruptions from power outages.
The Obvious and Surprising Reasons People Buy a PowerBloc
Some of the reasons why customers buy a PowerBloc are obvious, but others are a bit surprising.
The Obvious and the Surprising Reasons People Buy a PowerBloc.
Our customers use the PowerBloc to protect from power outages, suppress wildfires, save on utility energy cost, or avoid the cost and delays of a utility service upgrade. For many of our customers all of these reasons apply, making the decision for PowerBloc easy.
People Hate Losing Power. Our customers do not just want to power the lights and fridge but also the air conditioner. The common low-power, small storage systems sold by others make for nice “garage art” but are completely inadequate to run an entire house. The PowerBloc has the power and energy to do so.
Not Wanting a Generator Is Still a Big Reason Why People Choose a PowerBloc.
Generators are noisy and need maintenance every 50-200 hours. Too often they do not start when needed. They also require large amounts of on-site propane or liquid fuel storage which is an extreme hazard in wildfire zones.
With Wildfires Customers Can No Longer Get Home Insurance. Citing an increased risk of natural disasters, two of California's largest property insurers, State Farm and Allstate, are no longer selling new homeowners insurance in the state. We recently had the first customer purchase the PowerBloc to drive a wildfire suppression system.
Homeowners Do Not Want to Wait and Pay for Utility Service Upgrades. Our customers are building all-electric homes with electric vehicle charging. Power needs can quickly exceed the typical residential 100 or 200 Ampere utility service. Utility upgrades can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands and take 18-24 months to complete.
Ratepayers Can Save Money by Not Using Expensive Peak Power. Electricity prices are high in the late afternoon and evening. The PowerBloc allows you to store solar energy during the day and deliver it in the evening when electricity prices are high.
Why Invest
Crush the Market and Save the Planet
Billions of people need solutions to fight and live with climate change. Nowhere are the needs greater than in energy. The International Energy Agency predicts that by 2030, an estimated two-thirds of new electricity connections will be via off-grid or microgrid solutions. The PowerBloc was designed for this transformation.
The PowerBloc is not just good or great – it will crush it. And only if we crush the market can we help save the planet.
The PowerBloc® Gives Hope.
The PowerBloc is a perfect power solution for disaster relief. The image shows a rendering of prototypes of stackable interlocking PowerBloc® modules.
Our current market, high-end homes, poses demanding energy requirements, allowing us to perfect the groundbreaking technology underlying the PowerBloc. But we have not lost sight of our goal to become the world's trusted and affordable source of clean power everywhere.
We are relentless in our pursuit of building the world’s best nanogrid. Our Gen 3 is a cabinet-based system with high power and ample storage for large loads. The Gen 4 is planned to feature stackable modules that are even simpler to ship and assemble. Gen 4 targets the global market.
The PowerBloc got its name from the idea of a plug-and-play system with stackable, interlocking modules, or “blocs”. These modules will make it even simpler to ship, assemble, customize, and scale a PowerBloc and are key to our growth strategy, especially in international markets. People living in emerging markets account for most of the world’s population, and in the next decades 90% of new electricity demand will be coming from these markets. The stackable PowerBloc can power people’s lives all over the world, fulfilling its true purpose.
The Stackable PowerBloc Assembles in Minutes.
Arnold Leitner, Founder and CEO, demonstrates how easy it is to assemble the stackable PowerBloc®.
The world is changing. Power markets are changing. YouSolar is ready for the challenge with a differentiated and groundbreaking product. We have significant traction, a huge market, and strong margins to build a profitable and successful company.
Invest in the future of power. Invest in YouSolar today.
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TERMS
YouSolar
Overview
PRICE PER SHARE
$0.49
DEADLINE
Dec. 20, 2024 at 7:59 AM UTC
VALUATION
$39M
FUNDING GOAL
$15K - $1.47M
Breakdown
MIN INVESTMENT
$349.86
MAX INVESTMENT
$1,470,000
MIN NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
30,612
MAX NUMBER OF SHARES OFFERED
3,000,000
OFFERING TYPE
Equity
SHARES OFFERED
Class B Common Stock
Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares
*Maximum Number of Shares Offered subject to adjustment for bonus shares. See Bonus info below.
Voting Rights of Securities Sold in this Offering
Voting Proxy. Each Subscriber shall appoint the Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”), or his or her successor, as the Subscriber’s true and lawful proxy and attorney, with the power to act alone and with the full power of substitution, to, consistent with this instrument and on behalf of the Subscriber, (i) vote all Securities, (ii) give and receive notices and communications, (iii) execute any instrument or document that the CEO determines is necessary or appropriate in the exercise of its authority under this instrument, and (iv) take all actions necessary or appropriate in the judgment of the CEO for the accomplishment of the foregoing. The proxy and power granted by the Subscriber pursuant to this Section are coupled with an interest. Such proxy and power will be irrevocable. The proxy and power, so long as the Subscriber is an individual, will survive the death, incompetency, and disability of the Subscriber and, so long as the Subscriber is an entity, will survive the merger or reorganization of the Subscriber or any other entity holding the Securities. However, the Proxy will terminate upon the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 covering the offer and sale of Common Stock or the effectiveness of a registration statement under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 covering the Common Stock.
Investment Incentives & Bonuses*
All Investor Owners Club
10% discount on a PowerBloc® system (excluding shipping) if purchased within 6 months after the investor's first investment into YouSolar via StartEngine. The discount is capped at the amount invested via StartEngine by the investor, with a maximum discount amount of U.S. $10,000.
Loyalty
Investors who have reserved shares for this campaign on the Testing The Waters (TTW) page will receive 25% bonus shares on all investments made during the course of the campaign.
Early Bird
Investments made during the first two weeks after the campaign launch will receive bonus shares as follows:
Investments of $1,500 or more: 5% bonus shares
Investments of $2,500 or more: 7% bonus shares
Investments of $5,000 or more: 10% bonus shares
Perks by Investment Amount
$700+ YouSolar-branded Organic T-shirt. Some colors are not available in organic cotton.
$1,500+ YouSolar T-Shirt and Visor or Trucker Hat
$3,500+ YouSolar T-Shirt or Hoodie and Visor or Trucker Hat and Coffee Mug
$7,500+ YouSolar-branded titanium sports bottle + 5% bonus shares.
$25,000+ 10% bonus shares.
*In order to receive perks from an investment, one must submit a single investment in the same offering that meets the minimum perk requirement. Bonus shares from perks will not be granted if an investor submits multiple investments that, when combined, meet the perk requirement. All perks occur when the offering is completed.
*Crowdfunding investments made through a self-directed IRA cannot receive perks due to tax laws. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) prohibits self-dealing transactions in which the investor receives an immediate, personal financial gain on investments owned by their retirement account. As a result, an investor must refuse those perks because they would be receiving a benefit from their IRA account.
The 10% StartEngine Venture Club Bonus
YouSolar, Inc. will offer 10% bonus shares for all investments that are committed by investors that are eligible for the StartEngine Venture Club.
This means eligible StartEngine shareholders will receive a 10% bonus for any shares they purchase in this offering. For example, if you buy 100 shares of Class B Common Stock at $0.49 / share, you will receive 110 Class B Common Stock, meaning you'll own 110 shares for $49. Fractional shares will not be distributed and share bonuses will be determined by rounding down to the nearest whole share.
This 10% Bonus is only valid during the investor's eligibility period. Investors eligible for this bonus will also have priority if they are on a waitlist to invest and the company surpasses its maximum funding goal. They will have the first opportunity to invest should room in the offering become available if prior investments are canceled or fail.
Irregular Use of Proceeds
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04.16.25
How the PowerBloc® Is Built
YouSolar is an original equipment manufacturer. In short, we make stuff. And we make it right here in Santa Clara, California.
After closing our last StartEngine campaign in December last year, we have been hard at work, focused heavily on getting our mighty Gen-3 PowerBloc system ready.
We are installing the first five Gen-3 PowerBloc systems in Northern California this quarter, and needless to say, someone needs to build them, like Santiago, who does quality control and puts the kits for the collapsible cabinets together, or Carol, who builds our local control units.
After years of product development, it is incredible to be a manufacturer, bringing vision to life. The feeling is one of fulfillment and pride, a sense of accomplishment in transforming a dream into a tangible reality. It's the culmination of years of hard work, the realization of a vision that has been meticulously crafted and brought into existence.
Then, not only are we in the midst of pre-installing the Gen-3 PowerBloc systems, but we are also streamlining our operations and processes, such as inventory management, supply chain management, warehousing, etc. We are building strong relationships and great partnerships with our vendors, logistics partners, distributors, and channel partners..
It is a lot of fun, and we are just getting started.
03.10.25
Installing the PowerBloc®
YouSolar is installing the first 3rd generation (“G3”) PowerBloc®s in Q1 and Q2 of this year. Last week the YouSolar van traveled to Nevada to do the pre-installation of a PowerBloc at the home of one of our StartEngine investors. The pictures below show the installation in the customer’s garage.
Shortly after the PowerBloc was installed, the house and region had a power outage. :-) Then the generator at the nearby hotel where the team stayed did not start. :-( So, the installation trip turned into a case study of why our StartEngine investor purchased a PowerBloc.
The winter has not left the Sierra Nevada mountains yet. On the way home, the team had to chain up crossing the mountains from Nevada to California. Our mechanical engineer, Marcus, came to us from Formula 1. So, we have chaining up covered, right? Except Marcus is from Singapore, which has no snow, and Formula 1 does not race on ice. But still no problem for the engineer.
The pre-installation in Nevada is our second. A contractor installed the bases of the PowerBloc. The team then installed the cabinets in 1 1/2 hours. Next, the PowerBloc will be wired to the home and generator. We will return to load all modules and commission the PowerBloc in Q2 of this year.
In the meantime, we will have more updates for you as three other projects will receive their cabinets in the next weeks and complete the connections to the homes and energy sources. Let the fun begin!
Our heartfelt gratitude to you StartEngine investors! More than 3,000 of you believed in us. We are working towards making our vision a reality, thanks to your support!
01.07.25
Happy New Year from YouSolar
12.20.24
Our Commitment, Success, and Responsibility
More than 3,000 StartEngine Investors have put their trust in YouSolar and invested over $3.5 million. Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in our company.
We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support and unparalleled commitment. You help us solve the world's energy challenges, build a sustainable world, and protect our planet.
- Our Commitment: Every day, we solve energy challenges, fulfill our customers' dreams for reliable power, and give them hope that we can win the fight against climate change.
- Our Success: At YouSolar, we are privileged to provide clean and reliable power to homes and businesses in some of the most beautiful places in California. So enjoy these postcards of our recent sales and the stunning scenery where these PowerBlocs will be put to work.
- Our Responsibility: There is no grand solution to combat climate change, no sweeping policy to make it go away. We have to take individual actions. Fortunately, we have solutions like the PowerBloc. The PowerBloc systems we have sold will avoid 4,200 metric tons of carbon emission reduction over the lifespan of the systems. And as we grow and scale in 2025 and beyond, our impact will only get bigger.
Help us crush our funding goal and save the planet, one PowerBloc® at a time.
Crush our Funding Goal
Save the Planet
One PowerBloc at a Time
12.19.24
Our Campaign Closes Midnight | Thank You!
Dear StartEngine Investors!
Our campaign closes at midnight Pacific Time. Thank you, StartEngine Investors, for the strong finish of our campaign. You are amazing.
If you have not invested in our campaign, you have only a few hours left to invest. Everyone gets busy in the evening. So, don't miss the opportunity, and invest now.
Tomorrow, after the campaign has ended, our work continues. We are excited for what comes next. We will continue to post updates. If you want to hear all the great news, continue to follow our campaign.
Thank you, and happy holidays.
The YouSolar Team
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12.19.24
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12.19.24
Building a Sustainable World is Hard Work
A Note from Arnold Leitner, CEO
Today, atmospheric CO2 concentration is 424.18 ppm or 0.04%.
It seems like a small number, but CO2 is the only gas in the atmosphere that traps heat. The rest, 99.96% of the atmosphere, has nothing to do with the Earth's greenhouse effect.
In 1991, I began to work on solar technology, and the value was 355 ppm. In my career, atmospheric CO2 levels have risen nearly 20%.
That is alarming. To give you an example, our healthy body temperature is 98 F. If it were to rise by 20%, it would be 118 F. This means we would be dead. And planet Earth is dying, too.
Yesterday, the International Energy Administration reported that coal consumption reached a new peak and will remain at near-record levels for years.
When people who care about climate change read news like this, they feel helpless and resign to the inexorable momentum of the status quo. They even turn to escapism, like life on Mars.
There is no quick solution. No one has it.
Instead, saving the planet and maintaining humanity's incredible achievements will be complex and hard work. But it can be done, and we have the technology.
YouSolar’s nanogrid will be a key piece, and if you have read our update on 11 December on the coming electricity crisis, it is even the first and most important piece.
Invest in the Future of Power
Invest in the PowerBloc
Invest in YouSolar
12.19.24
We Say Goodbye and Hello
Our campaign closes tomorrow, Thursday, at midnight Pacific Time. We are saying goodbye to StartEngine and hello to the future of power.
It was great to be on StartEngine, sharing our story and raising funds, but over the following months we need to focus on delivering the Gen-3 PowerBloc and responding to the great interest in it.
Throughout many updates, we have shared our view of the future of power and how it will impact your lives and work. Let us tell you that the world is changing. We are at the front lines. We see enormous challenges to meet our energy and climate needs, but also an opportunity. And our customers have been searching for us.
We repeatedly hear one sentence: “Where have you been?”
Every day, we solve energy challenges, fulfill our customers' dreams for reliable power, and give them hope that we can win the fight against climate change.
Our Campaign Closes Tomorrow
Invest Now and Shape the Future of Power
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12.18.24
Only 1 Day Left! Our Campaign Closes Tomorrow.
Our campaign closes tomorrow, Thursday, 19 December, at midnight Pacific Time.
You have been following our campaign.
You have been seeing our growth.
You have been thinking about investing.
Now it’s time.
There’s only 1 day left until this investment opportunity closes.
Our investor community is strong. Over 3,000 StartEngine investors have put their trust in us and have helped us raise over $3.5 million on the StartEngine platform alone. So join us in shaping the future of power.
Invest in the Future of Power
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12.18.24
Nanogrids on the Grid Edge
ChatGPT may be smarter than you and me, but it burns through enormous amounts of electricity to produce its answers. Data centers and artificial intelligence are putting gigantic new loads on the grid. The resurgence of manufacturing will also require enormous amounts of electricity.
These loads are about to break the power grid.
But where does this leave you and me? Especially as we are on the “grid edge” and far from the power plants. Will there be any power left for us? Who gets turned off first: AI, the manufacturing plant, or your suburb?
If you do not want to be left in the dark and help solve the coming electricity crisis, get a nanogrid.
Nanogrids like YouSolar’s PowerBloc® will power all residential and commercial loads with little (or no dependence on the grid) and shore up the electricity system.
Nanogrids like YouSolar’s PowerBloc will power all your loads with little (or no dependence on the grid) and shore up the electricity system. Nanogrids create solar generation, energy storage, and high power for homes and businesses on the “grid edge.”
Unlike rooftop solar installed during the past decades, nanogrids create independent “power hubs” that can fully power the home or business, thus taking the load “off the grid.”
In reversing the traditional outward radiating grid, nanogrids can also inject energy into the grid so that those factories can make American goods, and AI can review your radiology images.
Nanogrids deliver clean and reliable power and ensure that the energy crisis does not become a crisis.
An Electricity Crisis Is Coming
Nanogrids will Keep the Lights on
Invest in Nanogrids
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REWARDS
10%
Stack Venture Club & Rewards!
Members get an extra 10% shares in addition to rewards below!
Venture Club
Venture Club Members earn 10% bonus shares on top of this and all eligible investments for an entire year. Not a member? Sign up at checkout ($275/year).
$700
Tier 1
$700+ YouSolar-branded Organic T-shirt. Some colors are not available in organic cotton.
$1,500
Tier 2
$1,500+ YouSolar T-Shirt and Visor or Trucker Hat
$3,500
Tier 3
$3,500+ YouSolar T-Shirt or Hoodie and Visor or Trucker Hat and Coffee Mug
$7,500
Tier 4
$7,500+ YouSolar-branded titanium sports bottle + 5% bonus shares.
$25,000
Tier 5
$25,000+ 10% bonus shares.
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Candice Westerman
3 months ago
Hi, Is there an update on what transfer agent we will be hearing from? I don't want to miss any import emails going to spam. Thank you.
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Candice Westerman
5 months ago
Hi, Is there a recording of the webinar?
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Peter Owens
6 months ago
In March 2023 I paid $0.74 cents per share and the current offering has them for $0.49 cents per share. Are you valuing the company 33% less than 18 months ago?
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Susan Gonzalez
7 months ago
I invested in Flower Turbines which encases both wind and solar. Would your project be compatible with this technology?
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Michael Mormando
10 months ago
Sorry if this is rude. I am a small investor, and I went the the main site to get a quote on solar/battery solutions. It says the email address I use every day for the last 30+ years is invalid? That seems it might limit business a bit. Mike
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Kyle Fishman
10 months ago
Okay, I was able to watch the CNBC special. didn't realize it was a different time for my zone. Thank you.
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Kyle Fishman
10 months ago
Okay, so I have a question about the ANI (America's Next Investment) segment on CNBC. I have cable through Spectrum. I watch CNBC a lot. I've never heard of ANI before... I'm looking at my TV guide schedule, on CNBC tonight at 11pm, it juts says "Shark Tank" is on..... Is there something different about my version of CNBC versus other peoples' CNBC? how come I don't get ANI on mine? What do you have to do to watch this program?
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Joseph Couch
10 months ago
Arnold You made the right choice with “Americas Next Investment” which has millions of viewers with investors; future customers: potential installers; potential dealers etc. throughout the USA tuning in. I hope you’re ready because my gut feeling says your gong to get very busy; that’s a good thing. This will help put YouSolar on the right track on becoming leader of solar and battery storage. Questions: Will there be just one airing or more of “America’s Next Investment” and will there be any commercials? Will you be putting the TV segment on the YouSolar You Tube channel?
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Benjamin Kincaid
10 months ago
The update about America’s Next Investment. Good luck with that. But you left out one important detail. It’s paid advertising. It’s a 30 minute tv ad. A infomercial. Not a show like Shark Tank. On CNBC but has nothing to do with CNBC , just an ad , just like any TV commercial but 30 minutes long. I hate infomercials because they are misleading. And I think your update was misleading. And I have serious doubts about your integrity and of the company.
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Ali Garba
a month ago
Dr. Leitner, about a week ago I sent you a message via LinkedIn as well as via your website, but haven’t received a response from you or any member of your team. Could you kindly respond, please? Thanks.
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