SIMPLE EVENTS GENERATING GREAT IDEAS AND POSSIBLE COMMITMENTS
On the evening of August 31st, 2023, two leaders in their respective industries met again after a decade without seeing each other. Their stories go back to when the International Power Association (IPA) was born in San Diego, California, more than 30 years ago.
At that time, Miguel Aldrete, assistant engineer to the founder of the Association, and Jaime Ventura, owner of a company that worked on power quality projects in South America, forged a friendship and a professional connection that would mark their lives. The two had just had a casual dinner that turned into an unexpectedly productive Technological, Marketing, Sustainability, and Power Quality summit.
Miguel, who today leads the International Power Association as its president and new owner, has risen with great success in the world of power quality and reliability, representing prestigious international brands in these areas and is the author of "The 3 C's", a book to solve electrical and power quality problems, especially in Latin America, with a focus on the Mexican market.
On the other hand, Jaime, who has also gained international recognition as an expert in power quality, has turned his career towards energy-saving solutions with Solar and LED lighting. This has been achieved through an innovative system, created by him, called Integration Coefficient IC. His approach is focused on solving electrical problems as well as embracing the cause of environmental sustainability, combating CO2 emissions that threaten our planet.
What started as a friendly dinner turned into a brainstorming session. The conversation expanded even further, foreseeing the incorporation of pre-defined solutions, and taking advantage of the IC. This versatile approach could include Asian and American products, diversifying the offer and ensuring more sustainable projects with a higher benefit-cost ratio.
A dinner that started as a chance meeting turned into a 3-hour summit. Friendship, experience, and a passion for lasting projects took over the evening. When the restaurant eventually closed, the two pledged to join forces to begin possible evaluations of some products, such as power conditioners and batteries from Asia, as a first step, since, according to Miguel, in the current annual plans of the IPA, solar energy and energy efficiency are still under review as they are now concentrated on their main market niche of power quality.
The photo that captures that summit shows two men in their middle years but with the excitement and joy of young adventurers. This event reminds us that friendship, experience, and collaboration between leaders can weave a web beyond business success toward a brighter sustainable world.
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