SMP 299: From 9/11 Survivor to Solar Maverick: A Life Driven by Purpose

Benoy Thanjan, host of the Solar Maverick Podcast, sits down with Li Wang, Head of Marketing for Reneu Energy and the Solar Maverick Podcast, for a deeply personal conversation about surviving the attacks on the World Trade Center and how that day changed the course of his life.

Benoy shares what he experienced inside One World Trade Center when the first plane struck, the chaos of the evacuation, and the moments that have remained with him for the past 25 years.

The conversation goes beyond the events of that morning and explores the lessons Benoy carried forward: appreciating how fragile life can be, living more intentionally, helping others when it matters most, and remembering the courage and sacrifice displayed by so many people that day.

Benoy also reflects on how September 11 shaped his approach to entrepreneurship, leadership, relationships, gratitude, and making the most of the time we are given.

The episode also features an AI-generated visual intro and AI-generated imagery of Benoy, created to support the storytelling and reflective tone of the episode.

This episode is a remembrance of those who were lost, those who responded, and everyone whose life was forever changed by September 11.

Never forget.