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Owen Barrett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shine, a cleantech company helping multifamily property owners maximize NOI through onsite solar. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and clean energy, Owen previously managed $60M in projects and launched a successful energy venture for schools before founding Shine to solve the split incentive problem in solar. Shine’s turnkey solution targets tenant electricity—95% of a building’s usage—enabling owners to generate new income while cutting tenant costs. With 36,500+ panels installed and a recent $5M seed round, Owen is leading Shine’s national expansion to transform how real estate decarbonizes.
(01:31) - Owen’s Journey from Finance to Clean Energy
(04:27) - Multifamily Solar Challenges & Solution
(09:43) - Solar NOI for Multifamily
(15:16) - Installation and Maintenance
(17:51) - Feature: CREtech New York 2026
(19:10) - Overcoming Industry Misconceptions
(20:46) - Convincing Asset Managers
(23:15) - Shine’s New Solar Analysis Tool
(25:31) - Targeting New and Existing Buildings
(26:32) - Fundraising and Growth Strategies
(27:59) - Building a Remote Team
(29:43) - Collaboration Superpower: Paul Sween (Dominium Board Chairman)
đź’š Learn more:
➡️ Visit Shine
➡️ Owen Barrett on LinkedIn
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➡️ CREtech - Join CREtech New York 2026 on Oct 20-21 for the largest Real Estate Meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs.
đź’š Connect with Tangent:
➡️ Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
➡️ Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
➡️ Zach Aarons on LinkedIn
➡️ Tangent on LinkedIn
Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.
(01:31) - Owen’s Journey from Finance to Clean Energy
(04:27) - Multifamily Solar Challenges & Solution
(09:43) - Solar NOI for Multifamily
(15:16) - Installation and Maintenance
(17:51) - Feature: CREtech New York 2026
(19:10) - Overcoming Industry Misconceptions
(20:46) - Convincing Asset Managers
(23:15) - Shine’s New Solar Analysis Tool
(25:31) - Targeting New and Existing Buildings
(26:32) - Fundraising and Growth Strategies
(27:59) - Building a Remote Team
(29:43) - Collaboration Superpower: Paul Sween (Dominium Board Chairman)
đź’š Learn more:
➡️ Visit Shine
➡️ Owen Barrett on LinkedIn
đź’š Feature:
➡️ CREtech - Join CREtech New York 2026 on Oct 20-21 for the largest Real Estate Meetings program. Qualified Real Estate pros get free full event pass plus up to $800 in travel and hotel costs.
đź’š Connect with Tangent:
➡️ Edward Cohen on LinkedIn
➡️ Jeff Berman on LinkedIn
➡️ Zach Aarons on LinkedIn
➡️ Tangent on LinkedIn
Disclaimer: Tangent podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advise. Nothing contained on our program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer by Tangent, Camber Creek, MetaProp, or any third party guest to buy or sell any securities, public or private, other financial instruments or funds.
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