Five years later, he was studying swahili at the university of north carolina on a marine scholarship in the hope of returning to africa. He was a college student heading into the marines, and. Rye barcott, author of it happened on the way to war and cofounder of double time capital. The companys filing status is listed as currentactive and its file number is 18099. His book, it happened on the way to war, juxtaposes military service and social entrepreneurship and has been adopted in college reading programs across the country. Path to peace, a book that juxtaposes social entrepreneurship with military service.
As of february 2017, double time has financed 36 solar energy projects, which collectively produce roughly 10% of north carolinas solar power and power around 30,000 homes in the state. Read more barcott wrote a book, it happened on the way to war, about the experience of fighting wars while waging peace, and the leadership challenges from two at times divergent forms of service. Motivational speakeramerican program bureaujanuary 2011 present 8 years 9 months. Contributor to a book edited by john coleman, daniel gulati, and oliver segovia. Rye barcott, social entrepreneur, to speak at uncchapel hill. Book rye barcott for speaking, events and appearances apb. As of february 2017, double time has financed 36 solar energy projects, which collectively produce roughly 10% of north carolinas solar power and power around 30,000 homes in. Rye barcotts first book, it happened on the way to war, chronicled his experience cofounding a nongovernmental organization to prevent violence while simultaneously serving as a marine during combat. Carolina for kibera cofounder barcott awarded honorary. Jan 10, 2017 double time has helped to finance about 310 megawatts worth of solar construction in the state, barcott says. His book, it happened on the way to war, juxtaposes military service and. Social entrepreneur rye barcott to speak at spring.
Its a journey through the nervous system of the modern world, one with profound implications for climate change, national security, and ensuring americas welllit future. Rye barcott founded carolina for kibera cfk with salim mohamed and tabitha atieno festo while he was an undergraduate at unc chapel hill. In 2006 abc world news named then captain barcott a person of the year for his dual service to kibera and the marine corps. Before graduating from uncchapel hill in 2001 on an rotc scholarship, barcott cofounded carolina for kibera through the center for global initiatives within. Rye barcotts first book, it happened on the way to war, chronicled his. Americas electrical grid, an engineering triumph of the twentieth century, is turning out to be a poor fit for. They have declined to comment on any of the companys. Williams has created a remarkable and remarkably accessible piece of work on one of the most important topics of our time. Wall street journal this book, about our aging electrical grid, fits in one of my favorite genres. Rye barcott, social entrepreneur, to speak at uncchapel hill commencement.
He was a human intelligence officer in the united states marine corps, achieving the rank of captain. Jan 04, 2016 double times managing partners, dan mccready and rye barcott, declined to comment on the latest fund or the apparent uptick in activity. It happened on the way to war by rye barcott kirkus. Margerys latest book is the noticers guide to living and laughing change your life without changing your routine. Rye is a former united states marine corps officer and cofounder of the nongovernmental organization carolina for kibera cfk. He previously led a new energy investments team as a special advisor to the ceo of duke energy. Duke energy and cofounded and led the impact investment firm double time capital. He previously cofounded carolina for kibera and double time capital. Rye barcotts blog share book recommendations with your. Rye barcott, social entrepreneur and a graduate of the university of north carolina. He was a twentyyearold college student heading into the marines, and he sought to better understand ethnic violencesomething he would likely face in uniform. In 2000, rye barcott was a student on an rotc scholarship when he first visited the kibera slum of nairobi, kenya.
Double time capital, llc in charlotte, nc company info. After graduation, he served as a marine for five years on active duty. View rye barcotts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional. May 15, 2015 his book, it happened on the way to war, juxtaposes military service and social entrepreneurship. He is the author of it happened on the way to war, a memoir about his. His book, it happened on the way to war, juxtaposes military service and social. Social entrepreneur rye barcott 01 will deliver the universitys spring commencement address on may in kenan stadium. Rye barcott photo courtesy of rye barcott rye barcott is cofounder and managing partner of double time capital, a firm that makes direct investments in cleaner american energy.
This book tells the compelling story of the invention that has powered the american economy unlike any other, and which was named by the national academy of engineering as the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century. Product description in 2000 rye barcott spent part of his summer living in the kibera slum of nairobi, kenya. Rye barcott, cofounder and managing partner of double time capital, a clean energy investment firm. Rye barcott is a managing partner and cofounder of double time capital. After the marines, he worked in the private sector at duke energy and cofounded and led the impact investment firm double time capital.
Americas electrical grid, an engineering triumph of the twentieth century, is turning out to be a poor fit for the present. Rye barcott to speak at uncchapel hill commencement unc. Dartmouth awarded him an honorary doctorate of humane letters. His book, it happened on the way to war, juxtaposes military service and social entrepreneurship.
College alumnus rye barcott, social entrepreneur, to speak at. A marines path to peace has to say about the small things social entrepreneurs can do to make a big impact and why its important to start sooner rather than later. Rye barcott cofounded the nongovernmental organization carolina for kibera cfk with salim mohamed and tabitha atieno festo while he was an undergradu. Before graduating from unc on an rotc scholarship, barcott cofounded carolina for kibera through the center for global initiatives within unc global. After the marines, barcott earned his mba and mpa and cofounded the clean energy investment firm double time capital with another post 911 veteran. The company invests in utilityscale clean energy projects and companies offering sustainable products and services in the united states. Double time capital investing in clean american energy. The registered agent on file for this company is mccready, daniel and is located at. The registered agent on file for this company is mccready, daniel and is located at 2535 portland avenue, charlotte, nc 282072529. Rye barcott, social entrepreneur and a graduate of the university of north carolina at chapel hill, will deliver the universitys spring commencement address on. A marines path to peace, a new memoir by rye barcott, juxtaposes his cofounding and leadership of carolina for kibera with his service in the marine corps in iraq, bosnia, and the horn of africa. The books dedication to carolina for kibera cofounders salim mohamed and tabitha atieno festo includes a phrase that captures the. Currently, rye is a managing partner at double time capital in charlotte.
School and cofounded with a fellow marine double time capital, an american clean energy investment firm. Jan 01, 2014 view rye barcotts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. After the marines, he worked for the former ceo of duke energy, then cofounded and led double time capital, a. Marine corps daily 7 workouts with rye barcott, double time capital at 6. View rye barcotts profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Rye was a special advisor to the office of the chairman and ceo at duke energy for 4 years. Before graduating from carolina in 2001 on an rotc scholarship, barcott cofounded carolina for kibera through the center for global initiatives within unc global. He wanted to understand the ethnic violence he expected to face in uniform. College alumnus rye barcott, social entrepreneur, to speak. Books about mundane stuff that are actually fascinating.
Rye barcott is cofounder and ceo of, a movement to build a crosspartisan coalition of veterans in congress who can help fix our broken politics and put principles before politics. In 2000 rye barcott spent part of his summer living in the kibera slum of nairobi, kenya. Before graduating from uncchapel hill in 2001 on an rotc scholarship. Book rye barcott for speaking, events and appearances. Book signing with lauren manning our sunday luncheon speaker. At that time, before 911 and the launching of the war on terror, barcott expected that, as a marine, he would be involved in humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping missions during his 8year obligatory. Rye barcott author of it happened on the way to war. Rye barcott born 1979 is a social entrepreneur and the author of the memoir it happened on the way to war. He then returned to north carolina and founded double time capital. Heres what rye barcott cfks cofounder and author of his new memoir, it happened on the way to war. The makings of a groundbreaking nonprofit called carolina for kibera cfk. Social entrepreneur rye barcott will deliver the universitys spring commencement address on may in kenan stadium. Author of it happened on the way to war, cofounder of carolina for kibera. Readers digest named the book a top nonfiction title of the year, and it has been.
Rye barcott, social entrepreneur and a graduate of the university of north carolina at chapel hill, will deliver the universitys spring commencement address on may in kenan stadium. Barcott served previously in the us marine corps and cofounded and led the investment firm double time capital. Rye barcott the marine in the book and founder of cfk did a great job of showing the struggle that he went through between trying to start up an ngo in kibera while juggling a career in the marines. Cofounder and ceowith honorjanuary 2017 present 2 years 9 months charlotte, north carolina area. The fraying wires between americans and our energy. Meet in the lobby workout will be outside, weather permitting. Marine corps veteran and cofounder of carolina for kibera, to give keynote address at spring commencement. Carolina for kibera cofounder will be commencement. A marines path to peace, a verified story unlike mortensons, is in its own way at least as inspiring as what we had understood mortensons to be. Carolina for kibera is a nongovernmental organization based in the impoverished kibera neighborhood of nairobi, kenya.
Margerys latest book is the noticers guide to living and laughing. Marine corps, where he first came across ndis courageous and important work enabling elections in fallujah. A marines path to peace, a book that juxtaposes social entrepreneurship with military service. He worked previously at duke energy as special advisor to the former chairman and ceo and led an investment team focused on new growth opportunities in cleaner energy. Marine, he cofounded the nongovernmental organization carolina for kibera, which for 15 years has helped break cycles of violence and extreme poverty with innovative, datadriven public health in one of the largest informal settlements in subsaharan africa. I was not let down by it at all and thought it was an excellent read.
Rye barcott is cofounder and ceo of, a movement to build a. He left the company in 20 to cofound double time capital, a solarfocused clean energy fund, with partner rye barcott. Barcott is currently cofounder and managing partner of double time capital, a firm that makes direct investments in cleaner american energy. That is about 10% of the utilityscale solar currently operating in the state. After the marines, he graduated from harvard business school and cofounded with a fellow marine double time capital, an american clean energy investment firm. The book leads readers through the experiences of two generations, jaihind and his father kartar sumal, as they strive to find righteousness in a time of turmoil and unrest. Cofounder and managing partner, double time capital. Nobel laureate leymah gbowee to speak at commencement. In 2000, rye barcott spent part of the summer living in tenbytenfoot shacks in the kibera slum of nairobi, kenya.
Jaihind is currently offering 100 % of proceeds from the book, currently rated 5. Rye is a cofounder and managing partner of double time capital. Once there, barcott befriended a widowed nurse and a community organizer, and together they built carolina for kibera cfk, an ngo that breaks cycles of violence and develops young leaders in one of. Rye barcott is cofounder and ceo of with honor, a movement to elect a crosspartisan coalition of post911 veterans who can help break down divisions and fix americas broken politics. He then returned to north carolina and founded double time capital, an impact investment firm that played an integral role in helping the. Rye barcott chairman rye is cofounder and managing partner of double time capital, an investment firm that focuses on cleaner energy assets. Double time has helped to finance about 310 megawatts worth of solar construction in the state, barcott says. Cofounder and managing partner double time capitaljanuary 2014 present 5 years 9 months charlotte, north carolina area.
Double time capital, llc is a north carolina limitedliability company filed on may 15, 20. We are posting the conference presentations to this page on the acli website as they become available. Rye has been active in energy matters and the charlotte entrepreneurial scene. This is a smart, deeply reported, poetic book about how electricity moves through our lives and why it sometimes doesnt. Jun 15, 2016 barcott went on to earn masters degrees at harvard business school and harvard kennedy school of government. Double times managing partners, dan mccready and rye barcott, declined to comment on the latest fund or the apparent uptick in activity. Double time capital management llc operates as a private equity firm. As an undergraduate at the university of north carolina at chapel hill, barcott cofounded carolina for kibera to break cycles of violence and extreme poverty in. Rye barcott, social entrepreneur, to speak at uncchapel.
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