Success in Sustainability for DMV Startups - Here, Now, and Next
The “DMV” and surrounding region is an epicenter for outstanding innovations that further resilience and sustainability.
In the opening panel, entrepreneurs will share their successes and challenges. Product-based companies working in the built environment will be a particular focus, featuring those below:
Moderator: Sarah Templin Associate, Sustainable Materials Specialist, Product Sustainability Standards Program Manager at Gensler
Panelists from:
Frank Yang, CEO, Liatris
Justin Beitzel, Co-Founder, Okaterra
Jiaqi Dai, CTO, Inventwood
Taein Lee, CEO, JJ Materials
The closing panel will feature innovation ecosystem supporters who will share resources such as those on the Climate Innovation Ecosystem Map, along with expert advice. They will then discuss how the region can be best positioned for success moving forward.
Moderator: Claire Broido Johnson, Co-Founder and President, Sunrock Distributed Generation
Panelists:
Loretta Prencipe, Prencipe Communications
Tanuj Deora, Executive Director, Flex Coalition
Rakesh Radhakrishnan, Venture Partner at Prithvi Ventures
Attendees will leave with practical knowledge, connections, and inspiration for continued development in the region.
This event is organized by the Climate Innovation Alliance: https://www.usmd.edu/launch/climate/.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of DC Climate Week.