My Journey from Microsoft to the Cleantech Industry

In May 2008, I left my corporate software job in search of my next challenge. I had spent 10 years developing software in various product roles mostly at Microsoft.

When I left, I had heard of the hyped-up cleantech space and said to myself, “I don’t know anything about it, but if there’s a way to apply software skills to societal goals in a way that can be valuable, count me in.” Then I learned about energy efficiency.

Aaron Goldfeder

Full Story: http://www.xconomy.com/seattle/2010/06/04/my-journey-from-microsoft-to-the-cleantech-industry/