Climate Startup Matchmaking (Founders Meet Talent)

​An evening of matchmaking between startups and talent hosted by a climate founder.

​Founder(s) wear many different hats. This includes being the first and most important recruiter for the startup itself. Where does a startup founder go to find the first 25 early startup employees though? Sure, I know you'll mention social networks like LinkedIn and or your own network (e.g. close friends, friends of friends, and colleagues), but not everyone has the time for LinkedIn or access to social capital to easily find that perfect hire that will take your startup from idea to unicorn. Join this speed dating event exclusively for founders meeting talent today!

​Who Should Attend?

• ​​​Startup Founders

• ​​​Startup Employees

• ​​​Entrepreneurs (e.g. Social Impact)

• ​​​Startup Coaches, Consultants, & Mentors

• ​Working Professionals (e.g. Tech Industry)

• ​Job Seekers (e.g. Climate Tech)

• ​​​Recent College Graduates & Current College Students

​Agenda:

​6pm: Doors Open and Registration/Check-In

​​6-6:10pm: Welcome and Opening Remarks (Host/MC Introduces the Event, Shares Goals, and Outlines the Flow of the Program)

• ​Host Introduction

• ​Quick Overview of Matchmaking Goals

• ​Overview of the Day's Agenda

​​6:10-6:30pm: Lightning Pitches - Startup Round 1

• ​5 Startups Give Quick, High-Impact 3-Minute Pitches Highlighting Their Mission, Traction, and Needs (Investment, Partnerships, Hiring, Etc.)

​​6:30-6:50pm: Lightning Pitches - Startup Round 2

• ​Another 5 Startups Pitch — this Keeps Energy High and Showcases Variety

​​6:50-7pm: Break & Intent Cards Collection

• ​A Quick Networking Break Where Attendees Can Fill Out "Intent Cards" (Digital or Paper) Indicating Who They Want to Connect with (Startup, Investor, Advisor, Etc.).

​​7-7:45pm: Curated Matchmaking Sessions

• ​Pre-matched or on-the-fly Facilitated 1:1 or Small Group Sessions Based on Intent Cards. Each Meeting Lasts ~10-15 Minutes.

• ​3 Matchmaking Rounds (15 Minutes Each)

• ​Matching Based on Alignment (Tech, Funding Stage, Region, etc.)

​​7:45-8pm: Wrap-Up & Open Networking

• ​Event Highlights + Time for Freeform Conversations Based on Connections Made During the Event.

​8pm: Closing Remarks & Next Steps for Collaboration

• ​Subscribe to Climate EOS on Luma

• ​​Follow Climate EOS on LinkedIn

• ​​Book a 1:1 session with me via Calendly

• ​​Join the Climate EOS community on Slack (in the works)

​​Key Takeaways:

• ​Learn the mindset, knowledge, and skills necessary to succeed as a climate professional

• ​​Connect with aspiring, new, and experienced climate professionals

• ​Deploy your life experiences and skill sets as a force for good within the climate movement

​By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.

​About Host: Catherine Cheng is a climate founder building the AI-powered climate curriculum of the future for the K-12 education system. She is also an angel investor of 4+ years with a portfolio of 50+ investments including two successful exits of $7M each in the health tech sector. Her investments in Aptera Motors and Terraformation sparked her interest in the climate tech sector. Will you step up and join her in recruiting 3,200 new climate action leaders around the world?

​About Venue: BuzzWorks opened its doors on July 18th, 2016 after 2+ years of development. The brainchild of SF infamous entertainment pioneer Vlad Cood, this venue is a completely ORIGINAL build out and conversion from an old Industrial factory to brand new public assembly establishment... the first of such in the SOMA since the 1984 cabaret moratorium was enacted, with the very first original entertainment & liquor license in 34 years in SOMA!