MUF #12 Scaling Mountains & Charging Cities: Julien Belliato’s Mission to Electrify Europe

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This is a podcast episode titled, MUF #12 Scaling Mountains & Charging Cities: Julien Belliato’s Mission to Electrify Europe. The summary for this episode is: <p>What does it take to raise over €1 billion and build 3,200 EV charge points across nine countries in just four years—while staying grounded and purpose-driven?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Mork Unfiltered</em>, I sit down with <strong>Julien Belliato</strong>, co-founder and Deputy CEO of <strong>Electra</strong>, one of Europe’s most ambitious EV charging startups. Julien is not your typical tech founder. He’s an engineer, systems thinker, and sustainability warrior who’s driven by impact, European energy sovereignty, and the daily adventure of building something that matters.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The messy middle of startup life—the setbacks, fears, and rituals that keep you centered</li><li>Why charging in urban areas is the real unlock for mass EV adoption</li><li>How design, speed, and user experience differentiate Electra from the giants</li><li>Julien’s candid take on the myths and realities of clean tech and EV adoption</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to build a purpose-driven company at massive scale—or you just love a good story of grit, impact, and vision—this episode is for you.</p>

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Key Takeaways:


  • Urban electric vehicle fast charging is the real unlock for EV's: Why cities, not highways, are the battleground for EV adoption.
  • User experience matters: How Electra is blending infrastructure with software and design to make charging simple, stylish, and reliable.
  • Impact and energy sovereignty: Julien’s deeper “why” behind building Electra and what it means for Europe’s future.
  • The messy middle of success: Setbacks, fears, and rituals that keep Julien grounded while scaling a billion-euro startup.
  • Going against giants: Why competing with traditional energy incumbents gave Electra its edge.
  • Debunking EV myths: From range anxiety to charging scarcity, Julien shares what’s fact versus outdated perception.
  • Purpose-driven leadership: What it takes to balance intensity, adventure, and conviction while building something that matters.

Today's Host

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Patrick Mork

|Chief Storyteller

Today's Guests

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Julien Belliato

|Co-founder & Deputy CEO, Electra