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Meet the founders reshaping our sustainable future with groundbreaking, climate-focused solutions.Tech4Climate Podcast by Startup BasecampMeet the foundersIn this latest episode of our Founder series, I invite you to join me in a dynamic roundtable discussion with the visionary leaders shaping the future of sustainable technologies. We continue our journey with Cleantech Open Northeast's Senior Director, Beth Zonis, and meet four emerging finalists from the 2023–2024 season. This marks our fourth encounter showcasing the incredible ecosystem that Cleantech Open cultivates: an environment where the most promising minds tackle critical issues in energy, manufacturing, and resource efficiency. The new cohort brings fresh perspectives, proven research track records, and cutting-edge industrial partnerships. In this session, you'll hear directly from them:Gianluca Roscioli, Founder of Arculus Solutions: Enabling hydrogen transport in existing natural gas pipelines through an MIT-developed hydrogen-barrier coating.Arjav Shah, Founder of hydroGel: Using novel polymeric resins for more efficient, cost-effective industrial purification processes in food, pharma, and biotech.Marissa Beatty, Co-Founder of Turnover Labs: Converting mixed CO2 emissions into valuable chemical building blocks, creating a circular process that reduces waste and emissions.Jeff Maelstrom, Founder of Green Spear: Transforming CO2 into high-quality graphite for EV batteries and energy storage, strengthening domestic supply chains and reducing carbon footprints.Listen in to learn about their work, find inspiration, and discover how to get involved in shaping our cleaner future.

My guest is Peter Lusk, Jr., who possesses over 35 years of experience in Clean Tech, Alternative Energy, and ESG investing, both in private and capital markets. For the past seven years, he has served as a mentor with the Clean Tech Open, NYSERDA, and Columbia Technology Ventures, successfully raising capital for several early-stage companies in the battery, waste-to-energy, and alternative fuels industries. Peter has worked for several hedge funds and asset managers and founded the first ESG Quantitative RIA, Eco-Vest Advisors, in 2004. Currently, he is the Founder and CIO of Acanto LLC, a New York-based RIA. Peter holds an MBA from Columbia University, a Master's of Architecture from Tulane University, and Series 7, 63, 65, and 3 licenses. He was published in CRIT Magazine (the AIA Students annual) in 1990 with an article titled “Ecology as the Common Denominator of Design.” Social and Website: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlusk/ Website: https://www.acantollc.com/  Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalniche... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digi... Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @digitalnicheagency • Instagram photos and videos. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNAgency_CA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDlz…

Episode Description: Dr. Tara Shirvani shares her rich knowledge about the transformative power of synthetic biology across various sectors, far beyond its roots in pharmaceuticals. With a passionate discussion ranging from the potential of algae biofuels to the innovative approaches towards addressing the climate crisis, Tara paints a vivid picture of a future where synthetic biology plays a crucial role in creating sustainable solutions for some of our planet's most pressing challenges. She delves into the critical importance of financing and policy support in scaling biotech innovations and underscores the untapped potential lying in the intersection of biology and technology to reinvent industries, combat climate change, and pave the way for a more sustainable world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge intersections of biotechnology, climate action, and the evolving landscape of global economies, offering a compelling overview that builds curiosity and interest in the boundless possibilities that synthetic biology holds. Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing? Learn more at www.messaginglab.com/groweverything Chapters: 00:00:00 - Life and Events in the Bustling Heart of New York 00:00:56 - Diving into the Vibrant Biotech Event Landscape 00:02:10 - New York Bio's Pivotal Role in Shaping Life Sciences 00:04:24 - Biotech's Transformative Influence on New York 00:08:18 - Envisioning Synthetic Biology Through the Lens of Disney Magic 00:09:18 - How Synthetic Biology is Reimagining Media's Future 00:12:32 - Bridging Biotech with Climate Technology 00:14:05 - A Deep Dive with Dr. Tara Shirvani on Synthetic Biology's Potential 00:31:07 - Exploring Investment and Regulations Across Europe 00:33:38 - Deciphering Challenges in Biotech Investment and Growth 00:35:28 - Anticipating the Shift in Carbon Pricing and Bio-materials 00:38:18 - Debating the ESG Controversy and Its Impact 00:41:39 - Synthetic Biology's Key Role in Climate Action Strategies 00:47:12 - Evaluating the Economic Impact of Synthetic Biology 00:50:56 - Highlighting Synthetic Biology's Role in Environmental Remediation 00:52:58 - The Crucial Role of Policy in Advancing Synthetic Biology 00:57:40 - The New Frontier: Synthetic Biology in Mining and Remediation Episode Links: Tara Shirvani LinkedIn (link) Plastic Eaters and Turbo Trees by Tara Shirvani (link ) Spin Ping Pong bar (link) KarlSchmieder.com (link) J&J JLabs link NewYorkBio link Biotech.xyz link BioEU link JP Morgan conference link CleanTech Open link Newlab link Brooklyn Navy Yard link COP28 link Carbios link Allonia link Nicole Richards interview (episode link) Get $300 off ⁠⁠⁠Synbiobeta tickets⁠⁠⁠ (May 6-9 in San Jose, CA) using promo code: Grow Everything Topics Covered:  biomaterials, sustainability, biodegradablility, compostibility Have a question or comment? Message us here: Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GrowEverything website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: groweverything@messaginglab.com Support here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: Nihilore Production by: Amplafy Media --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/messaginglab/message

Meet the incredible entrepreneurs deploying new innovations in the fight against climate change. Tech4Climate Podcast by Startup BasecampPART 1: Meet the foundersIn this latest episode of our Founder series, join me in a roundtable discussion with Beth Zonis, the Senior Director at Cleantech Open Northeast, alongside six finalists from the 2023 program. Known as the cradle of cleantech innovation, the Cleantech Open is the launchpad for green technology ideas.This marks our third encounter with Beth and the latest cohort of change-makers who are shaping our environmental future, and the conversation has never been more compelling. In this session, you'll hear directly from these innovators: Shiv Bhakta, Founder of Active Surfaces - a startup that is commercializing an ultra thin-film solar technology based on decades of MIT research. Their technology can unlock terrawatts of dual land use next generation deployment. Ryan Letts, CEO of Cleonmaye - a company devoted to innovation primarily in the renewable and reusable energy sector. They are constantly striving for global method change through continuous learning, research, and development.Ed Smith, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Amply Energy - a startup that promotes the adoption of heat pump systems among American homeowners. They make game-changing software tools for HVAC contractors. From load calc to system design to quote to rebate management, Amply software makes heat pump installers' lives easier. Lingchen Kong, Co-Founder of Ellexco - which offers a chemical-free, electricity-driven direct lithium extraction technology. Battery-grade lithium hydroxide could be produced from geothermal brine or other aqueous lithium sources.John Harrold, Founder of Zinco Verde - a startup that makes new, enhanced, more eco-friendly, non-nano, ultra-pure metal oxides and metal oxide blends.Jyotsna Budideti, Co-Founder & CEO of Spacesense - a technology company helping organizations build geospatial AI solutions simpler. They provide an AI toolbox designed to help geospatial data scientists and developers build AI solutions faster, easier and at scale.Get ready to be part of their journey and discover how you can contribute to their mission for a cleaner, greener planet. Don't miss out on these stories of resilience, innovation, and the quest for a sustainable tomorrow. Tune in to learn more and mobilize to join the cleantech revolution!

                                                  Eric Miller, CEO, Entrepreneur, Director speaks with us why it's important "To learn your tools", "Never to understate the importance of a network", why we should "Know our own bias" and more. Hosted by Diana White About Eric Miller   Eric is a co-owner of Tempe-based PADT, Inc., a provider of tools and services to companies that design and manufacture physical products. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and started his career focusing on applying Computer-Aided Engineering to turbine engine components. As a co-founder of PADT in 1994, Eric also pursued IT, graphic design, 3D printing, database programming, HR, and small business management. Eric is often called upon to write and speak on simulation, design, and 3D printing. He is also steeply involved with the startup community and the high-tech sector. Eric hosts the podcast All Things ANSYS. He is currently Chair of the Arizona Technology Council Board of Directors, a member of the Arizona Technology Investors' screening committee, and serves on several advisory boards. Eric also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Arizona Commerce Authority and mentors through multiple startup incubators including Chandler Innovations and The CleanTech Open. He regularly contributes to the Phoenix Business Journal with articles about technology, small business, and the Arizona ecosystem. Eric also moonlights as a freelance writer. He enjoys traveling, writing, history, cooking, and learning about new things. Episode Notes Lesson 1. Communication is so important and drives everything. 03:28 Lesson 2. Never understate the importance of a strong network 06:11 Lesson 3. What you learned in Kindergarten works. 09:09 Lesson 4. People and situations change over time. 11:54 Lesson 5. Know your own bias. 15:10 Lesson 6. Feelings should guide you, not constrain you. 18:26 Lesson 7. Be able to do, or at least understand, your employee's job 20:57 Lesson 8. Letting people go is good for their co-workers, for them, and for your company. 23:53 Lesson 9. Take the time to learn your tools. 27:45 Lesson 10. Understand the real and perceived value 30:41

Heather Kernahan is a global business leader who has been featured in Fast Company, Fortune, Thrive Global, Biz Women, and Ad Week. She currently serves as the CEO of Hotwire Global, an award-winning global tech communications and marketing consultancy who have worked with companies such as Meta, Adobe, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Honeywell. She was named one of the San Francisco Business Times 100 Most Influential Women and North America Innovator of the Year by Provoke Media. She serves on the board of ICCO, is a Trustee of IPR, and is past Board Chair of the PR Council. Kernahan is a sought-after speaker on business-leadership topics and has taken the stage at Fortune Global Forum discussing Innovation on the Fast Track, at the NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center as a keynote and workshop facilitator on unlocking authentic leadership, and at Chief discussing High Stakes Leadership. She is a strategic adviser and has been a mentor to leaders, entrepreneurs, and start-ups through work with NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center, Company VenturesNYCs foremost venture community, Scotians Global Advisors, Cleantech Open, Womens Startup Lab and the LAGRANT Foundation. She is a venture capitalist and LP with Women Who Invest and Portfolia. Taking action in the areas of inclusion, belonging, and education is important to her. She has been part of the launch team of the Say Gap, a program developed by the PRCouncil to train women and other underrepresented leaders to speak on stage and be interviewed by the press. She co-founded The 10, a group of women in leadership who are working to have more women leaders write and publish their first business books, as well, she serves on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee for the College of Marin. Heather grew up in Canada and has since held senior marketing and leadership roles at start-up, mid-size, and global tech companies in Canada and the US, where she has been part of teams building the future. She received her masters in Business Administration in Sustainable Enterprise from Dominican University of California. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her husband and children. What you will learn in this episode: What inspired Heather to write her book, Unstuckable Why it is vital for women to write more business books How becoming an author can give you credibility and access to the media Why you will get nothing in business if you can't communicate How Heather and “The Ten” can help women who want to become authors learn the ropes Resources: Website: https://www.hotwireglobal.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherkernahan/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotwireglobal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hkernahan Unstuckable

When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn a commission.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Ken: One of the things I've learned is that I work well with entrepreneurs. I've been a five-time entrepreneur myself, but I've also enjoyed working with other entrepreneurs.“We're the oldest, and we believe also the largest business accelerator in the clean tech climate space,” says Ken Hayes, executive director of Cleantech Open.Cleantech Open was created to help climate and environmentally-focused entrepreneurs get support, attention and financing they weren't receiving in the marketplace.The goal was to help these entrepreneurs build successful businesses. “If a business is not successful commercially, it won't also be able to succeed in the environmental realm,” Ken says.Over 1,900 companies have gone through the Cleantech accelerator.“We work with about 100 companies a year. We match them to business mentors. So we have over 1000 volunteers,” he says. “These are business people that volunteer their time. So, we're one big community working together to try to help these entrepreneurs become successful.”From each cohort, the team chooses a grand prize winner. Ken emphasizes the experience that all the participants receive over the four to five-month curriculum. They all benefit.The winner of the last cohort was Renegade Plascis, which is producing an environmentally friendly alternative to PVC-coated fabrics. “Our low-carbon coated fabrics curtail plastic waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” the website says. “They have a high UV, thermal and chemical resistance and do not contain any PVC, heavy metals, PFAS or phthalates.”The accelerator works with companies in eight categories:* Energy generation, * Energy storage, * Energy efficiency, * Information and communications technologies* Transportation,* Green building * Agriculture, water and waste* Chemicals and advanced materialsCleantech Open is also concerned with climate and environmental justice. Ken says:We all have the right to have fresh air, fresh water, clean, clean air. A lot of the companies that are going through Cleantech Open are targeting these communities in order to improve them, make sure that their technologies are not just for wealthy people or wealthy homes but can be used in many different situations and can become affordable and available to people of all backgrounds and all communities.Over his career, Ken has developed a superpower working to support entrepreneurs.How to Develop Working With Entrepreneurs As a SuperpowerOne key to Ken's success in building this superpower was the decision to develop it. “I've wanted to expand the scale of my impact in a positive way,” Ken says.“What I'm good at is starting small companies, getting them to about 20 people and selling them,” he says. “I wanted to figure out how I could leverage that skill to help others become successful.”“When you have your own startup, you're only impacting yourself and your direct colleagues, and all of your eggs are in one basket,” Ken notes.As an angel investor, he learned he could help more people but limited resources constrained his impact. He co-founded a venture capital fund called Canyon Creek Fund II. That increased the breadth of his impact with funds from limited partners, allowing it to invest in 40 companies.“Still, I thought there was an opportunity to do more,” he says. “I was approached by the leaders from Cleantech Open to join Cleantech Open. Here it was! Wow! We have 100 to 150 companies a year.”“I'm a catalyst; I'm a sounding board,” Ken says. “I can provide lessons from the trenches, from past wars, so to speak, and create the system and a platform that can help these entrepreneurs learn and become better.”“Going through the program for 99% of these companies, they do not give up any equity,” he says. “So we're not out here trying to make ourselves wealthy. We're here to help those entrepreneurs become better entrepreneurs.”Ken says, “We're here to make the world a better place and make these entrepreneurs successful.”As an example of the impact of his work supporting entrepreneurs, he highlighted FIGS, a company in which he invested early (and that was coincidentally featured on my show nearly a decade ago.)Although the successful female entrepreneurs bought him out after 18 months, they went on to list their enterprise on the New York Stock Exchange.Ken has two critical tips for learning to help entrepreneurs succeed.The first is “radical candor.” He says, “Be real. Tell them how it really is. Don't sugarcoat it because you're not doing them any favors. But do it from a place of sincerity and empathy.”The second point is to remind the entrepreneurs of an essential fact. “Those who learn fastest are the ones that are going to be successful.”He prefers the phrase “learn fast” to “fail fast.”There's another business technique called fail fast. I don't like that word because it connotes failure. Like, who wants to fail fast? Like, I don't want to keep failing. I would I rather use the term learn fast, which means you're testing. You're trying out new ideas. Maybe you're doing iterative campaigns, but the whole point is to learn as fast as possible about what's going to work, whether it's trying to discover a customer segment, trying to discover how a technology is going to get adopted. It's all about learning that as quickly as possible and ideally based on evidence.By employing Ken's example and counsel, you can learn to master the art of helping entrepreneurs succeed, making it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Recently, I read The Man Who Broke Capitalism by David Gelles. I keep recommending the book to people, so I figured I should take a moment share it with you. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

Meet 4 incredible entrepreneurs deploying new innovations in the fight against climate change. Ep.#65 Beth Zonis Senior Director @ Cleantech Open Northeast - Tech4Climate Podcast by Startup BasecampPART 1: Meet the founder:During this special episode of our Founder series, we are sitting down with Beth Zonis Senior Director @ the Cleantech Open Northeast chapter and 4 of the finalists from the 2022 program. The Cleantech Open is considered the world's oldest and largest cleantech accelerator, providing entrepreneurs and technologists the resources needed to launch a successful cleantech company. This was the second time we had Beth and the winners of the Cleantech Open with us on the show, and it was great to learn about the new companies going through the program and hear about their journeys and startups, their challenges, and market potential. During the episode, we will hear from each of these incredible founders, and how you can get involved in their exciting innovations to fight climate change: John Ireland, Founder and CEO of NTP Technologies - a startup aimed at reducing and eliminating synthetic nitrogen fertilizer by providing farmers a cleaner and greener alternative that is organic, salt-free, and produced onsite and on demand. Ian McKendry, Senior Research Scientist at Hit Nano - a startup focused on advanced manufacturing of energy storage materials aimed at producing creating more energy and carbon-efficient cathodes for batteries. Bohdan Radejko, CEO of Kasava Engineering - a startup that has created a more powerful and efficient transmission that allows smaller engines to perform as well as larger engines and reduces greenhouse gases.Skylar Bagdon, CEO of Verde - a startup that has developed solar panels that are 10x lighter in weight and more flexible than currently available rooftop panels.

For the last 15 years Cleantech Scandinavia has been running an international network for investors and startups in the field of Nordic & Baltic Cleantech. They have been providing their members with investment opportunities, business intelligence and brand profiling on the Nordic market. On top of that they host the renowned Nordic Startup competition – Nordic Cleantech Open. Every year they identify the 25 most innovative seed-stage cleantech start-ups. For eleven years the competition has served as an observation tower for the hottest up & coming cleantech innovation trends. This year's list of selected companies has just been released and you can check it out here: https://cleantechscandinavia.com/what-a-batch-meet-the-top-25-selected-companies-of-the-11th-nordic-cleantech-open/ Cleantech Scandinavia is also pushing development of climate neutral cities, climate impact assessments and other areas important to accelerate innovation within Cleantech. We had the privilege to have an inspiring conversation with one of their stars: Magnus Agerström. Magnus co-founded Cleantech Scandinavia in 2007. Before that he co-founded sustainability consulting & software company Natlikan Sustainability where he was Managing Director for many years and from which he made a successful exit in 2011. He is convinced that the way we use our economic system will have to be reformed in order to overcome sustainability challenges ahead. Listen to this inspiring episode where we focus on what needs to be done to scale up innovation in order for the whole world to benefit from the Scandinavian Cleantech industry.

About Julia Hu:Julia Hu is an American entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Lark. Founded on the personal experience of having grown up with an undiagnosed chronic condition, Julia is passionate about bringing compassionate care to those struggling with or at risk of chronic disease. Hu was named one of the “Top 10 Women in Tech” by Forbes and was a winner of Inc. Magazine's “30 under 30”. Prior to founding Lark in 2011, Julia ran a global startup incubator, the Clean Tech Open, built a sustainable construction startup and was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Stanford's StartX incubator. She is on the board of the Council for Diabetes Prevention and a Singularity University faculty member. Hu received her Master's and Bachelor's degrees at Stanford University and half of an MBA from MIT Sloan before founding Lark. Julia loves to stay fit with hip hop.Things You'll Learn:Lark Health helps, through conversational AI, anyone struggling with a chronic condition, or at high risk of chronic disease, to live a happier and healthier life.Lark Health has been clinically effective in managing pre-diabetes in areas with shortages of healthcare professionals.If not for the Lark Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program, only 5% of the population in those areas would have had access to in-person care services.Conversational AI and remote patient monitoring can provide care delivery in chronic preventative and behavioral health areas.It took Lark seven years to train their AI with a million and a half patients before they started getting clinical equivalents to live nurses for the disease states the platform covers.In a post-COVID world, Lark provides an excellent opportunity to turn healthcare into a system that services each patient individually to their needs.Resources:Follow and connect with Julia Hu on LinkedInFollow Lark Health on LinkedInDiscover more about Lark Health on their Website

                                              Eric Miller, CEO, Entrepreneur, Director speaks with us why it's important "To learn your tools", "Never to understate the importance of a network", why we should "Know our own bias" and more. Hosted by Diana White About Eric Miller   Eric is a co-owner of Tempe-based PADT, Inc., a provider of tools and services to companies that design and manufacture physical products. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and started his career focusing on applying Computer-Aided Engineering to turbine engine components. As a co-founder of PADT in 1994, Eric also pursued IT, graphic design, 3D printing, database programming, HR, and small business management. Eric is often called upon to write and speak on simulation, design, and 3D printing. He is also steeply involved with the startup community and the high-tech sector. Eric hosts the podcast All Things ANSYS. He is currently Chair of the Arizona Technology Council Board of Directors, a member of the Arizona Technology Investors' screening committee, and serves on several advisory boards. Eric also serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the Arizona Commerce Authority and mentors through multiple startup incubators including Chandler Innovations and The CleanTech Open. He regularly contributes to the Phoenix Business Journal with articles about technology, small business, and the Arizona ecosystem. Eric also moonlights as a freelance writer. He enjoys traveling, writing, history, cooking, and learning about new things. Episode Notes Lesson 1. Communication is so important and drives everything. 03:28 Lesson 2. Never understate the importance of a strong network 06:11 Lesson 3. What you learned in Kindergarten works. 09:09 Lesson 4. People and situations change over time. 11:54 Lesson 5. Know your own bias. 15:10 Lesson 6. Feelings should guide you, not constrain you. 18:26 Lesson 7. Be able to do, or at least understand, your employee's job 20:57 Lesson 8. Letting people go is good for their co-workers, for them, and for your company. 23:53 Lesson 9. Take the time to learn your tools. 27:45 Lesson 10. Understand the real and perceived value 30:41  

Bettina Grab has over 15 years of experience in global B2B tech marketing. She is the President at Alder & Co., a leading marketing agency that works exclusively with cleantech and climate-tech companies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Alder & Co.'s mission is to advance the adoption of climate technologies until they become universal. Originally from Germany, Bettina has a background in communication sciences, international relations, and journalism. She began her marketing career in 2004, and worked at some large German IT & media enterprises, before relocating to London, U.K., in 2011.  There, she had a chance to hone her expertise in global marketing and global brand management at a couple of international outsourcing and offshoring companies. Then, just before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bettina relocated to the U.S., and settled down in the San Francisco Bay area. There, she founded her own marketing consultancy, which focused on serving Cleantech and climate tech companies. She also launched a blog and eco-activism platform called bluegreen.blog. Finally, in 2021, she joined forces with fellow west-coast agency owner Melanie Adamson, when she had the opportunity to take on the role of President & Partner at Alder & Co. In her role at Alder & Co., Bettina now drives business development for the agency and advises clients on growth marketing strategies. She is also a guest lecturer for cleantech marketing at the Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco, and serves as Cleantech Open's National Marketing Chair. Along with Melanie Adamson, Bettina is also the co-founder of ToFu, a substack newsletter and membership community for cleantech and climate tech marketing professionals. In this interview, Bettina talks about why she's so passionate about her work, how good marketing empowers climate tech companies to make a bigger impact, why B2B marketing strategy may need to differ significantly for the U.S. versus the U.K. or Germany, what current trends she has noticed in the nascent field of cleantech marketing, and how North American scale-ups should approach their expansion into Europe. Tune in!   Links: Alder & Co. website Alder & Co. on LinkedIn Alder & Co. on Instagram Alder & Co. on Twitter ToFu newsletter & membership community Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Bettina's blog: “bluegreen – zero waste living” Bettina on LinkedIn Bettina on Twitter   This episode was sponsored by the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA).

Meet 4 incredible entrepreneurs deploying new innovations in the fight against climate change.  Ep.#29  Beth Zonis Senior Director @ Cleantech Open Northeast  - Tech4Climate Podcast by Startup Basecamp Meet the founders: During this special episode of our Founder series, we are sitting down with Beth Zonis Senior Director @ the Cleantech Open Northeast chapter, and 4 of the finalists from the 2021 program. The Cleantech Open initiative emerged in 2005 out of the MIT Enterprise Forum and eventually grew over the years until it formally became the CleanTech Open in 2011.  They are considered the world's oldest and largest cleantech accelerator, providing entrepreneurs and technologists the resources needed to launch a successful cleantech company. Its mission is to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with big ideas that address today's most urgent energy, environmental, and economic challenges.  I was excited to host this special episode and learn more about the Cleantech Open and the 4 incredible entrepreneurs deploying exciting innovations in the fight against climate change. In this episode, following the CleanTech Open introduction from Beth, we will hear from Francesco Benedetti, CEO & Co-founder at Osmoses. Osmoses is on a ​​mission to eliminate the energy waste associated with chemical separations by using efficient membrane technology, reducing costs for their customers and carbon emissions for the environment! The second founder presenting is  Andrew Lee, Co-founder at Innovia GEO Corp which is providing energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling solutions to owners, developers, and other stakeholders involved in the design, construction, and operation of buildings and homes. The third pitch is with Tim Guiterman Co-Founder at InfiSense, a sensor, and software company that provides clean, consistent, and actionable data to the businesses that are solving today's toughest problems, including decarbonization, quantifying sustainability with ESG data, and growing food indoors with higher yields and fewer resources. Finally, we will hear from Chao Yan, Scientist at Princeton University and Founder at Princeton NuEnergy which develops advanced technologies for recycling Li-ion batteries based on their extensive IP in handling cathode and anode materials. Finally, you will learn how you can get involved in their exciting journey deploying innovations in the fight against climate change.

Dr. Sara Brand is the Founding General Partner of True Wealth Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in women-led companies improving environmental and/or human health. She is also the co-founder of (512) Brewing, the largest draught-only, self-distributing microbrewery in the U.S. before COVID, after co-founding it with her husband with the mission to be a green and clean brewery (e.g., organic grain, spent grain to local farmers). Sara is an active member of the entrepreneurial ecosystem to support gender diversity (e.g., founding investor in the Rising Tide Portfolia Fund, advisor to DivInc, Founding Steering Committee for Beam) within the health tech and green tech sectors (e.g., board member of the Austin Healthcare Council, Advisory Panel Member of Texas Health Catalyst at UT's Dell Medical School, mentor for the Cleantech Open). Sara also serves on the Host Committee for the Austin Community Foundation's Women's Fund Keyholder event every year. She is a frequent startup competition judge and accelerator mentor, as well as an active speaker on topics such as the financial outperformance of women-led companies, the unique advantages women entrepreneurs have in improving environmental and human health, and the critical impact women have as investors from everyday purchases and healthcare decisions to managing multiple generations of family wealth. She is also a board director for UnaliWear, Dermala, Oralucent, and Queen of Raw, True Wealth Ventures' portfolio companies, in addition to Pollack & Weitzner.

Chaque année, l'association Cleantech Open France identifie et sélectionne des startups prometteuses pour réussir la transition écologique. Cette année, 9 lauréats ont été retenus, que l'on vous propose de découvrir dans cet épisode.Mais avant de commencer, Cleantech Open France c'est quoi ? Et bien rien de plus qu'un programme fondé par le groupe Ecosys permettant d'identifier et d'accompagner des startups et PME innovantes dans tout un tas de domaines, qu'il s'agisse de l'énergie, de la mobilité, de la qualité de l'air, de l'eau, etc. Chaque année, les lauréats bénéficient d'un programme d'accompagnement de 6 à 18 mois financé la Climate KIC, une initiative européenne destinée à favoriser la transition vers un monde sans carbone. Et en 2021, 150 entreprises ont candidaté, dont HappyVore, le leader français des alternatives végétales à la viande. La start-up fondée en 2019 propose des produits similaires aux steaks et saucisses, mais fabriqués à base de végétaux. Autre invention côté alimentation, Circul'egg a mis au point une technique visant à transformer les coquilles d'œufs en de la poudre de carbonate de calcium et de membrane coquillière, deux matières utilisées sur les marchés de l'alimentation et de la cosmétique.…Et parmi les 9 autres lauréats, on retrouve également la startup Blue qui développe une machine transformant le sel, le vinaigre et l'eau du robinet en un produit 4 en 1 : désinfectant multi surface, désodorisant, sans danger et zéro-déchet. Autre entreprise à fort potentiel retenu par le programme : Sylfen. La société spécialiste de l'hydrogène développe pour sa part une solution baptisée Smart Energy Hub, qui facilite l'autoconsommation et le stockage d'énergie renouvelable, notamment dans le secteur du bâtiment. Concernant la pollution, FinX propose de réduire les émissions de GES du transport maritime avec une nageoire permettant une propulsion nautique responsable et silencieuse en remplacement des moteurs thermiques. Dans le domaine de l'industrie, Marklix est un concept visant à révolutionner la conception de pièces détachées en proposant aux constructeurs de créer, sécuriser et distribuer des pièces détachées imprimables en 3D, à la demande et localement.Parlons eau et environnement à présent avec H2OPE, et son concept collecteur de déchet autonome et passif dans les rivières baptisé River Whale. La machine empêche en effet que les détritus n'atteignent l'océan en les collectant en amont dans les cours d'eaux. En termes d'énergie, Eco-Tech Ceram développe une solution baptisée Eco-Stock : un accumulateur de chaleur conçu à partir de céramiques permettant de récupérer et de stocker la chaleur des cheminées industrielles afin de la réutiliser ailleurs. Dans la même veine, Water Horizon propose pour sa part une technologie similaire mais avec des batteries, et qui là est aussi destinée aux particuliers.Voilà pour les 9 lauréats de cette édition 2021 du Clean Tech Open France, qui une nouvelle fois démontre l'immense potentiel d'innovation présent dans notre pays pour verdir un peu plus notre société et entretenir l'espoir qu'un jour la technologie puisse aider à sauver la planète. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy talks with Steph Speirs who is the co-founder and CEO of Solstice.  Solstice connects businesses and households to local clean energy sources with guaranteed annual savings.  Steph speaks about a lot of interesting topics about their innovative customer acquisition strategies for community solar subscribers, how their Energy Score is better predictor of customers paying their energy bill compared to FICO, engaging the LMI community regarding community solar, and community solar trends. Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, as well as an advisor for several solar startup companies. Reneu Energy is a premier international solar energy consulting firm and developer, and the company focuses on developing commercial and industrial solar, as well as utility-scale solar plus storage projects. The company also sources financing for solar projects and hedges both energy and environmental commodities.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity, which merged with Tesla in 2016. He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity, to move into the east coast markets. Benoy also worked at Vanguard Energy Partners, Ridgewood Renewable Power, and Deloitte & Touche. Steph Speirs She co-founded and runs Solstice, an enterprise dedicated to radically expanding the number of American households that can take advantage of clean energy using community-shared solar farms. She was selected as an Inc Magazine Female Founder 100, Echoing Green Climate Fellow, a Kia Revisionary, a Renewable Energy World 40 Under 40 in Solar, Elle Magazine/INCO’s US Impact Entrepreneur of the Year, a Grist 50 Fixer, a Sierra Club Face of Clean Energy, a GLG Social Impact Fellow, a Cordes Fellow, a Global Good Fund Fellow, and an Acumen Global Fellow. Solstice was accelerated by Techstars Boston, MIT, Princeton, MassChallenge, Halcyon Incubator, and Cleantech Open. 

 She previously led sales and marketing innovation initiatives in India at d.light, a solar products company powering areas without reliable electricity; spearheaded Acumen's renewable energy impact investment strategy in Pakistan; developed Middle East policy as the youngest policy director at the White House National Security Council; and field organized in seven states for the first Obama presidential campaign. 

 She serves on the Board of Directors of the Sierra Club Foundation and on the Advisory Board of the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy. She holds a B.A. from Yale, a Master in Public Affairs (MPA) with distinction from Princeton, and an MBA from MIT with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. At MIT, she was a recipient of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, the Legatum Fellowship, the Dean's Fellowship, and the Public Service Fellowship. She originally hails from Hawaii and was raised by a single immigrant mother. Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Steph Speirs Website:  https://solstice.us Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyspeirs/   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on iTunes,Podbean, and youtube.  This episode was produced and managed by  Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)                

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ANDREW PHELPS is the Creative Director of User10, a boutique studio focused on SaaS product strategy and design. He leads design teams at small startups as well as enterprise brands. An expert in product strategy and design, he was named one of the Arizona Republic's 35 under 35. He shares his knowledge of strategy, design, and entrepreneurship at ASU, SEEDSPOT, and The CleanTech Open.www.user10.com

UX vs UI when I first heard these terms to be honest I had no idea what they were talking about! However one of my favorite things is research and knowing the difference can help you take your business to the next level.  Today's guest is an expert in this field. Andrew Phelps was named one of the Arizona Republic's 35 Entrepreneurs under 35. He is a SEED SPOT Mentor and Content Matter Expert of the Year. He speaks about strategy, design, and entrepreneurship at ASU, GCU, AZ Tech Council, and The CleanTech Open. He has conceptualized new products for some of the largest software companies in the world and bootstrapped SaaS company MVPs . An expert in product strategy and design, he understands that every client is different and good design is good business.

Andrew was named one of the Arizona Republic's 35 Entrepreneurs under 35. He is a SEED SPOT Mentor and Content Matter Expert of the Year. Andrew has spoken about strategy, design, and entrepreneurship at ASU, GCU, AZ Tech Council, and The CleanTech Open. Andrew has conceptualized new products for some of the largest software companies in the world and bootstrapped SaaS company MVPs . Episode Highlights: Andrew shares how his creative interests translated into his college education. Learn how Andrew got involved with UX design before it was popularized. 3 Key Points: You get out what you put in. Check in on alignment with your business partners daily. Relationships may take a long time to pay off – but it's worth planting the seeds. Resources Mentioned: user10.com Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group) If you want to amplify your network... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy (https://www.acast.com/privacy)

Todays guest on the Join Up Dots business coaching podcast is Andrew Phelps. He is the Creative Director of User10, a boutique studio focused on SaaS product strategy and design. He leads design teams at small startups as well as enterprise brands. An expert in product strategy and design, he was named one of the Arizona Republic's 35 under 35. He shares his knowledge of strategy, design, and entrepreneurship at ASU, SEEDSPOT, and The CleanTech Open. But the main reason that i wanted him to be on the show today was this piece of wisdom, taken from his website. "We believe that design and technology should serve humanity and that anything worth doing is worth doing beautifully. Challenges can be big and complex, but the best solutions are elegantly simple. How The Dots Joined Up For Andrew The best part is the process is no secret. Building high quality applications and websites is as much about great communication as it is about good design and code. Isn't that what I say on Join Up Dots all the time? The first stage of business is to find something that people want, then let them see it, and open up communication to chat. So did he fall into the traps of making things more complex than they should be - but extremely pleasing on the eye? And of course when people dont know who there customers are, how do they know how to speak to them directly? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots, with the one and only Andrew Phelps Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Andrew Phelps such as: How Apple might have just fallen from the wayside of the magic years driven through the  Andrew shares the steps that he took to where he is today....and it certainly wasn't where he thought he would end up. Andrew remembers meeting his first mentor and being amazed that a fifty year old was so happy with what he was doing. And lastly…….. Why it's so important to start saying NO in a business, so that you can service a smaller and more

Mr. Joshua Neubert has extensive experience managing entrepreneurial non-profit organizations, incentive prize competitions, educational programs, and startup enterprises. In 2012, he founded the Institute of Competition Sciences to create an online community and support system for academic competitions. His passions center on accelerating science, technology, and learning to make the world a more knowledgeable and inspiring place. Through the Institute of Competition Sciences, Mr. Neubert developed the Summit on Incentivized Innovation, launched the first collaborative community for challenge-based- learning, and helped develop and manage high-profile prizes providing over $8,000,000 in awards through partnerships with the Cleantech Open, Lemelson Foundation, NASA, Ideas42 and the Robinhood Foundation, Goodwill, Duke University, New Mexico State University, the Methuselah Foundation, the Actuarial Foundation, and others. Mr. Neubert has been a National Science Foundation Principal Investigator and has organized science, technology, engineering, and mathematics policy workshops with the NIH, HHS, NSF, NASA, and White House OSTP among others. Prior to founding ICS, Mr. Neubert helped NASA launch a $1.5 Million energy storage competition for advanced aerospace technologies. He previously led a team of over 500 volunteers and staff at the X PRIZE Foundation to create a STEM education program reaching 12,000 students. During this time, he developed the Spirit of Innovation Awards – a science and technology entrepreneurship competition for high school students – and later helped spin the program out as its own foundation built upon the legacy of Apollo 12 Commander Pete Conrad. He served as the founding Executive Director of the Conrad Foundation and launched the program into schools across the country reaching over 3000 students in its first three years. Mr. Neubert has designed and led grand challenges, hackathons, game jams, and other incentivized innovation programs for over 10 years and has served as Founder and CEO of the Institute of Competition Sciences since its founding in 2012.  He was trained as a Planetary Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and continues to hold space science and exploration as a passion in his life. Mr. Neubert is a regular instructor, public speaker, and lecturer in entrepreneurship, innovation, and education topics particularly related to science and technology fields. Josh will be speaking at 3DHEALS2020.Here is a recording of Dr. Mayasari Lim interviewing Josh on his work with NASA and biofabrication. Full in-depth written and video interviews can be found here. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=STF9STPYVE2GG&source=url)

What’s it all about? As you will hear on the podcast I was introduced to Liam Berryman via a mutual friend and previous podcast guest, Michael Hopkins. I’m so excited about some of the unseen (literally) technologies that are playing such an important role in the fight against the climate crisis. Nanotechnologies are one such area, and this is what we explore on this podcast. I hope you enjoy the episode. About Liam Berryman Liam is CEO and Co-Founder at Nelumbo, a company making physical products resistant to the elements, higher performance, and environmentally sustainable by creatively applying nanostructured materials. As CEO, Liam has led Nelumbo from garage start-up to an emerging company solving major problems for top tier clients. Nelumbo has received greater than $17M in private funding, is developing multiple products that provide breakthrough results for customers and the climate and is forging a defining culture to enable continued excellence in materials innovation and commercialization. Liam is also a personal advisor and mentor to select CEOs building big, unique ventures. He supports areas including deep technology and climate spaces, market analysis and financial planning, fundraising, clarifying story, public speaking, strategic deal structuring, and building growth teams. Liam is a proud member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO), the Thiel Fellowship, and Forbes 30 under 30 for Energy. He has been a featured speaker at a variety of energy and climate conferences, including: Cleantech Forum, European Venture Fair, NREL Industry Growth Forum, Energy & Impact Symposium, Cleantech Open, Verge, Hive, National Investment Banking Association (NIBA), SinBerBEST, and the Cleantech University Prize. About Nelumbo Nelumbo is democratizing the use of nanostructure to solve problems for people and the planet. When a surface is nanostructured, it can be used to create game-changing benefits like ships that never corrode, planes that don’t have problems with ice, machines that are permanently clean, air conditioners that don’t leak refrigerant, and production processes that use far less energy and resources, but this outstanding capability is not regularly used in products today. To change this, we have created the first technology that is able to apply relatively precise nanostructures to surfaces in a low cost, scalable, and environmentally sustainable manner. We focus today on products such as air conditioners / refrigerators and textiles, which represent an aggregate opportunity greater than $200 billion dollars and 500 million tons of mitigated carbon equivalent emissions per year. We are continuously expanding how our platform changes products and lives with new partnerships that push forward the adoption of nanostructure as a powerful tool to solve pain points for products and the planet. Social links Nelumbo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10690239 Nelumbo Website: https://www.nelumbo.io/ Liam Berryman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-berryman-4963975b/ EPISODE LINKS Arno Harris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arno-harris-3184/ Michael Hopkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljustinhopkins/ (also on a previous This week in Cleantech podcast) Follow us online, write a review (please) or subscribe I'm very keen to hear feedback on the podcast and my guests, and to hear your suggestions for future guests or topics. Contact via the website, or Twitter. If you do enjoy the podcast, please write a review on iTunes, or your usual podcast platform, and tell your cleantech friends about us. That would be much appreciated. Twitter https://twitter.com/weekincleantech Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekincleantech/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidhunt2013/

Call to ActionApply to the Cleantech Open 2020 accelerator: https://www.cleantechopen.org/en/challenge/2020-cto-accelerator 

Plus, what you missed during the Clean Tech Open showcase at VERGE 19.

Copyright 2019 - The Energy Show, Barry Cinnamon California was the first state to set aggressive goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Senate bill 32, AKA Cap and Trade, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. We are well on our way to meeting these goals, and happily a dozen other states are pursuing similar paths. In 2018 Governor Brown issued an executive order to go even further: achieving carbon neutrality by 2045 and negative greenhouse gas emissions afterwards. The Governor and Legislature have allocated more than $6 billion dollars — collected from the Cap and Trade Program -- to fund the transition away from polluting fossil fuels. Greenhouse gas emissions come from a variety of sources: 40.6% transportation, 25.8% industrial processes, 12.6% commercial (mostly buildings), 11.9% residential, and 9.2% from agricultural and forestry. As a result of previous policies, most significantly renewable portfolios standards, solar and wind — we have hit most of our goals in the electricity generating sector. Excellent progress is also being made in transportation, most notably with electric cars. California is also making progress in the commercial vehicle segment by incentivizing electric buses and trucks. Nevertheless, almost 25% of our GHG emissions still come from buildings: natural gas for space heating, hot water heating, clothes washing and drying, cooking, and pool heating. New construction standards, both for commercial buildings and residences, will almost completely eliminate natural gas in new buildings. However, natural gas appliances are embedded in our existing homes and commercial buildings, and many of these buildings will be with us for another hundred years (if they are not under water by then). It's a big job to change out the appliances in our current building infrastructure. To learn more about these challenges and realistic solutions, please Listen Up to This Week's Energy Show as we speak with Jeff Byron. Jeff served as the Commissioner at the California Energy Commission for 5 years and more recently a member of the Cleantech Open and Band of Angels. Jeff actually walks the talk, and currently lives in a net zero carbon emission home.

Seeds To Inspire 501(c)(3) is part of a large and enthusiastic grass-roots social justice educational movement. Our mission is to support the underserved and marginalized by sharing the knowledge, resources, and awareness needed to restore health and resiliency within self, community, and the planet.Co-FounderJessica Smothermon is Director of Operations with Cleantech Open. She also is the Senior Advisor of Human Capital Management for the smallMatters Institute. Jessica served as the Governor's Liaison for two Arizona governors to the US Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. She directed Arizona's 2010 census campaign, staffed the Arizona Data Estimates and Projections Taskforce, and oversaw the development of the state's population estimates, forecasts, and labor statistics. With Apollo Education Group she worked as Director of Strategic Partnerships in External Affairs working with nonprofits in STEM. She previously served on Cleantech Open's Board of Director's. Jessica has a BS from New York University Stern School of Business in both Economics and International Business. Her master's degree is in industrial/organizational psychology.Jessica released her first cookbook, Plant-Based Kitchen Adventures in 2014. Another one is in the works!Co-FounderJacque Salomon is a mother of three sons. Her twin sons have been her greatest and most humble teachers. Her eldest son transitioned into formlessness becoming the guiding light in her evolution. Her other roles include wife, sister, aunt, friend, student, writer, and Quantum activist. She was a parent leader with the ACLU of Arizona’s Demand To Learn campaign and is a World Peace Diet Facilitator. Jacque received the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and is a Certified HNLP Coach Level 1. In July 2019 she will also be a Certified and Licensed Coach in Dr. Shefali Tsabary’s Conscious Parenting Method. She has studied under the tutelage of Mystic and Wisdom Teacher Thomas Hubl and has the honor and privilege of working closely with her mentor, teacher, hero, and friend Dr. Sailesh Rao, PhD. Jacque’s work has always been about the children…of all ages. Her call is to alleviate suffering by helping to heal the gaping wounds of scared, frustrated, angry, and confused inner children festering within every person. She believes the plague of this era is the oppression of consciousness; manifesting in the illusion of Separation and the delusion of “OTHER.”#grulernation #podcast #children #phoenix #arizona #childadvocacy #seedstoinspire #families #children #nonprofit #healing #consciousparenting #socialjustice #awareness #grassroots #childrights #education #planetaryhealth #community #501c3 #seedstoinspireazThe Gruler Nation Podcast is a show that focuses on conversations with interesting "Level 10" people passionate about changing the world with their work, relationships and ideas. The show is hosted by Robert Gruler, an attorney and founding partner of the R&R Law Group, a criminal defense law firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona focused on helping good people charged with crimes move forward with their lives. Interested in being on the show? Email Robert directly at robert@rrlawaz.com or visit www.robgruler.com for more information. Support the show (https://www.ericshouse.org/donate/)

Michael serves as the executive director of green|spaces, a nonprofit based in Chattanooga, TN that works to advance the sustainability of living, working, and building through education, training, consulting, and demonstration development. He is a licensed architect with experience in commercial interiors, commercial architecture, single and multi-family residential, graphic design and urban design, all with a focus on maximizing quality of life while minimizing impacts on the environment. Michael serves on the US Green Building Council's Market Leader Advisory Board for Tennessee, the Interior Design Advisory Board at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the Board of Directors for the ACE Mentor Program of Chattanooga and as a mentor for the Cleantech Open and CoLab. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design, attended the ETH-Zurich as a guest student, and practiced architecture in Washington, DC at Envision Design and Perkins+Will before moving back to Tennessee to become the executive director of green|spaces.

Leo Ramirez has launched and managed social ventures, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and built solid relationships with civic and corporate leaders. But he is best known as someone who is passionate about connecting people and inspiring philanthropy. His 23-year career has spanned executive management, business development, consulting, nonprofit management, technical support and engineering positions with Southwest Key Programs, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Coremetrics, Trilogy and Apple. Leo co-founded his first non-profit, EDCO Ventures, in 2005 to address job creation in economically underprivileged regions through high-growth, entrepreneurial ventures. I he co-founded MiniDonations, whose mission was to make social impact, through micro-donations, a part of everyday life. He also co-founded Copán, LLC, which provided NextDooring services from Latin America. In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, he is a Board Member at CASA of Travis County, Board Advisor and former VP of Memberships on Mexic-Arte Museum's Board of Directors, Board Advisor for Dance International, and Entrepreneur Mentor for CleanTech Open. He was formerly VP of Development for MexNet Alliance Board of Directors Leo was a Deacon, Choir Member and 2 & 3 year old Sunday School Teacher at First Presbyterian Church of Austin and has volunteered for many other non-profit organizations. He created “Cliff’s Notes for Dads,” Austin’s first childbirth prep class for new fathers. Leo grew up in McAllen, Texas and went on to attended Stanford University’s Computer Systems Engineering Program from 1992–1996. http://www.encast.gives  Sponsors- Potential Mastermind Group - http://www.PotentialMastermind.com Podfly Productions - http://www.podfly.net/coolthings

Our guest today is Tetyana Kletskova, who is the Investor Chair of the Western Division of CleanTech Open in San Francisco. We talk with Tetyana about the challenges of being a clean tech entrepreneur, capital for clean tech and about the Clean Tech Open accelerator.

Joe and Chloe first met Katie while she was Director of the Cleantech Open, a role that put her near the center of Boston’s cleantech ecosystem. Despite her demanding position, she made time to welcome each of us, wide-eyed new cleantech entrepreneurs, to the world of cleantech, as she’s done for dozens of self-starters before and since. Katie continues to work hard, now in her position as Director of Strategic Initiatives at Greentown Labs, to make the Northeast a welcoming, efficient, and effective place for talented people to realize their visions for a cleaner future. Tweet Katie at @MoreWaterPls! Mentioned in the podcast: Greentown Labs (@GreentownLabs) Autonomous Marine Systems (@automarinesys) Grove (@GroveLabs) Viroment (@ViromentGlobal) Drinkwell Tagup (@hello_tagup) Toilets for People (@toilets4people)

Meet Rajan Kasetty in this interview from Fall 2016 Season of The Impact Podcast by Innov8social. More at: www.theimpactpodcast.com @innov8social.com www.innov8social.com #theimpactpodcast  

By innovatively solving a technical exhaust problem, this creative team from NG1 Techflo Exhaust won the Clean Tech Open – and all the funding and contacts that come with it.  What can you learn from their experience – and do you want this on your truck? “One class 8 truck can save 40,000 lbs of carbon /year” with the NG1 system, and potentially $5,000-$10,000 in related costs, according to the NG1 website. That’s huge! Listen to NG1 TECHflo and Co-Founders Cynthia O’Donnell and Dustin Nord tell Green Connections host Joan Michelson about how it dramatically improves fuel efficiency while decreasing emissions and reducing sound. Live from the Cleantech Open... (Note: We didn’t know they had won when we did this interview.) It seems like if the NG1 Exhaust system was on every diesel truck in the transportation, hauling, construction, agriculture, mining, marine, locomotive, and military industries we’d reduce CO2 pollution considerably. Thanks for subscribing to Green Connections on iTunes and for leaving us a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Underwriting by CleanTech Open global challenge, inviting innovators and volunteers. Production by Chuck Woodford. Editing by Sonia Koetting.

Underwriting by Cleantech Open global challenge, inviting entrepreneurs, mentors and volunteers. Production by Chuck Woodford. Editing by Sonia Koetting.

Innovation Power Dan Adler, President, California Clean Energy Fund (CalCEF) Jeff Byron, Vice Chair, Clean Tech Open; former Commissioner, California Energy Commission Matt Scullin, Founder & CEO, Alphabet Energy, Inc. Cathy Zoi, Partner, Silver Lake Kraftwerk; former CEO, Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection "What's on the horizon for clean tech? What are the barriers to innovation and what role should the government play? Climate One speaks to Dan Adler (President, California Clean Energy Fund), Jeff Byron (Vice Chair, Clean Tech Open; former Commissioner, California Energy Commission), Matt Scullin (Founder & CEO, Alphabet Energy, Inc.), and Cathy Zoi (Partner, Silver Lake Kraftwerk; former CEO, Al Gore’s Alliance for Climate Protection) on innovation in the clean tech world.” This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco on June 4, 2012

By Alison van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues On November 17, I attended the CleanTech Open Awards Gala at the Masonic Center in San Francisco and enjoyed keynotes from Lesa Mitchell from the Kaufman Foundation, Bill Weihl, Google’s Energy Czar and Nancy Pfund, of DBL Investors. Minutes after his company was picked as the National […]

Clean Tech for California: Emerging Winners Jennifer Billock, Founder, Over the Moon Diapers – Air, Water, and Waste Winner Tuyen Vo, Founder and CTO, Viridis Earth – Energy Efficiency Winner Michael Looney, CEO and President, BottleStone – Green Building Winner Allen Bronstein, Founder and CTO, Focal Point Energy – Renewables Winner Donnie Foster, CEO and President, Power Assure – Smart Power Winner Fraser Smith, CEO, ElectraDrive – Transportation Winner Betsy Rosenberg, Founder, EcoTalk - Moderator Meet the winners of the Third Annual California Clean Tech Open 2008. This statewide competition focuses on keeping California the leader in commercialized green technologies. Learn about the progress that the six winning companies have made as they move their innovations from the lab into the marketplace, as well as the biggest challenges and opportunities for turning clean-technology concepts into viable business models. This program was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club on March 2, 2009

PROPELLING CLEAN TECH IDEAS INTO CLEAN TECH BILLIONS Progress Report from the Winners of the Clean Tech Open Winners tell their stories and display their products and technologies