{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Engineering Success | A NTP Podcast","title":"Lex Forsyth: Founder & COO at Janus Electric","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/174aea85\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3063,"description":"In this episode of Engineering Success, NTP Talent's Melinda Sietsma sits down with Lex Forsyth, founder and COO of Janus Electric, to discuss the real-world transformation of Australia’s heavy transport sector. Lex explains how Janus is converting existing diesel trucks into zero-emission vehicles using innovative, swappable battery technology. He breaks down the hard math, proving that the shift to electric isn't just an environmental pitch, it's a high-stakes economics game that slashes operating costs, improves driver well-being, and ultimately secures Australia’s energy sovereignty.You’ll get a refreshingly candid look at the grueling realities of scaling a hardware startup in Australia, from listing on the ASX to surviving hundreds of investor rejections. Lex dives into the massive hurdles of grid infrastructure, why megawatt fast-charging isn't a silver bullet, and the critical importance of keeping manufacturing and engineering talent local. Whether you're an ambitious engineer, a resilient entrepreneur, or a logistics professional, Lex's unfiltered insights on leadership, embracing failure, and building a sustainable legacy make this an unmissable episode.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RKvfXF9RobThMPctZPjdz5MoNIOXSJuk03SFk8LBopk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YWI4/NjdiZDIxNWZiOGJk/ZDQ0YWNkNWMxMzE1/ZmFhMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}