GOGETit began with a chance meeting over a solar energy deal in Napa Valley. Two South African entrepreneurs, Shawn Horwitz and Barend Venter, quickly discovered they shared more than just business interests—they bonded over their love of great wine, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a mutual passion for making a difference. From that connection, a bold idea was born: to simplify the complexities of utility asset management and unlock new revenue opportunities for owners.
With decades of experience in real estate and solar energy, Shawn and Barend combined their expertise to create GOGETit. What started as a solution to streamline tenant energy sales evolved into a comprehensive utility asset management platform. Today, GOGETit empowers owners to effortlessly manage solar, EV chargers, and Wi-Fi systems, maximizing NOI and sustainability.
For Shawn and Barend, GOGETit is more than a business—it’s their shared vision brought to life, helping owners thrive in an ever-changing utility asset management landscape.
Shawn Horwitz, founding principal of GoGetIt, co-founded The Alliant Company (TAC) and later acquired sole ownership. Under his leadership, TAC managed over $16 billion in assets and developed 14,000 affordable housing units. After TAC's sale in 2021, Shawn founded Alliant Communities. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Rhodes University and is a member of multiple industry organizations.
A serial entrepreneur, Barend founded Blue Sky Utility in 2009, a trailblazer in the multitenant solar industry that served major REITs like Brixmor and Phillips Edison. His achievements include a notable $100 million merger with Nofar Energy in 2021, and he remains active on Blue Sky's board. Additionally, Barend co-founded BPi in 2008, securing a $30 million renewable energy project portfolio with Treasury Wines.
Thinus is the Director of Business Development at GoGetIt, a leading SaaS utility asset management platform. He has spearheaded the development of a non-recourse financing model for renewable energy assets such as solar, storage, and EV charging, focusing on driving NOI growth through innovative asset management. Thinus works closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth integration and high-performance solutions, continually expanding GoGetIt’s platform.
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