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What if your home could power itself - and pay for itself?
In this powerful episode of The Power Within, host Keith Power sits down with award-winning architect and changemaker Prasoon Kumar, founder of BillionBricks, to explore how one man’s vision is rewriting the rules of housing, finance, and human dignity.
Prasoon walked away from a global design career to tackle one of the world’s most urgent challenges — sheltering the billions left behind. From WeatherHyde, the life-saving emergency shelter, to PowerHyde, the world’s first net-zero, income-generating home, this conversation reveals how courage, curiosity, and compassion can turn ideas into impact.
Together, Keith and Prasoon unpack what it really means to:
- Lead with purpose, not ego
- Turn design thinking into global change
- Bridge philanthropy and profitability
- Build teams united by mission, not borders
🔗 Listen, learn, and be inspired to build differently - in leadership, in business, and in life.
🎧 The Power Within Podcast - uncovering the real stories behind leadership and growth.
#BillionBricks #PrasoonKumar #LeadershipPodcast #SustainableHousing #NetZeroHomes #SocialInnovation #PurposeDrivenLeadership #KeithPower #ThePowerWithinPodcast
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will leave you equipped with the tools to lead with confidence, overcome obstacles and unlock The Power Within
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Chapters
1. Setting The Stage: Purposeful Leadership (00:00:00)
2. Meet Prasoon Kumar And His Mission (00:01:19)
3. Choosing Meaning Over Safety (00:02:11)
4. Conferences, Ego, And Humility Gaps (00:03:10)
5. The 90‑Day Listening Rule (00:04:05)
6. Founding BillionBricks: Pay Cut To Purpose (00:06:25)
7. Nonprofit To For‑Profit: Why Pivot (00:08:02)
8. Three Root Causes Of Homelessness (00:10:40)
9. WeatherHyde, UrbanHide, And PowerHyde (00:11:45)
10. The Real Barrier: Financing, Not Design (00:12:37)
11. Solar Roofs And Income‑Generating Homes (00:14:15)
12. Convincing Capital: Risk, Proof, Patience (00:15:10)
13. Dignity By Design: WeatherHyde Story (00:16:29)
14. Charity Misaligned With Real Needs (00:19:10)
15. From Grants To Venture: Funding Pools (00:20:33)
16. Housing Meets Energy And Climate (00:21:25)
17. Global Vision, Local Alignment (00:22:17)
18. Building Networks And Partnerships (00:24:00)
19. Mentoring Through Stretch Challenges (00:25:20)
20. Innovation Meets Systemic Resistance (00:27:10)
21. Policy, Poverty, And Political Reality (00:28:30)
22. Personal Growth, Pressure, And Ownership (00:30:00)
23. A Bold Ask: Fund Housing At Scale (00:31:20)
24. Closing Reflections And Next Steps (00:32:20)
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