Hesperus

Powering the Navajo Nation

Walter Bia grew up in Woodsprings, Arizona without running water or electricity. That's where the mission started.

A U.S. Army veteran and Diné entrepreneur, Walter spent six years working in the wind energy industry before deciding that expertise belonged closer to home. In 2023, he and Marissa Begay co-founded Bravo Solar and Wind, a veteran-owned company focused on wind turbine inspections and building real energy jobs for Navajo workers.

In September 2025, Walter completed the Hesperus Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Native American Veterans (EBV-NAV). Four intensive days. A sharper business strategy. Mentors who actually understood what it means to build something in a tribal community.

The kid who grew up without power is building the company that changes that.

Walter puts it simply: "Every challenge is an opportunity to create impact, and when we succeed, we open doors for others to follow."

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