Cleantech and its Nexus with Global innovation and Entrepreneurship
Resource scarcity, pollution, and climate change are among the most pressing sustainability challenges of the 21st century. This panel discussion unites cleantech innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs from around the globe, including a representative from clean energy leader. Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (“MassCEC”) will highlight innovations in the Massachusetts clean energy economy, plus founders from florrent and Active Surfaces, new technology companies, will showcase innovative ways that American businesses are making a significant global impact. Additionally, given the global nature of these challenges, experts from Cyprus will share their experiences in developing renewable energy technologies and supporting startups through their renewables accelerator, which has partnered with organizations around the globe. The conversation will be moderated by Ken Mooney, a Boston-based tech investor and educator, offering valuable insights into the diverse approaches to tackling these critical environmental issues.
Panelists:
- Ken Mooney, Investor, Launchpad Venture Group; Chain Reaction Boston, & Adjunct Professor, Suffolk University
- Leslie Nash, Program Director, Tech-to-Market, MassCEC
- Maria Markidou Georgiadou, Managing Director, Cyprus Seeds
- George E. Georghiou, Professor and Director of the FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy, University of Cyprus
- Joe Hastry, Founder of florrent
- Shiv Bhakta, Founder of Active Surfaces