Futureproof: Climate Edition with Nirman Ventures
Join us for Futureproof: Climate Edition, an exclusive gathering designed specifically for seed and growth-stage startup founders and active investors passionate about climate solutions.
Hosted by Founder Social Club & Nirman Ventures at a premier venue in the heart of San Francisco, this event will feature four concise, insightful panel discussions exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in climate innovation.
After the panels, you will have the chance to connect and network with fellow founders and investors who are equally committed to shaping a sustainable future.
Attendance is by approval only, ensuring meaningful conversations and valuable connections. We look forward to seeing you there!
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Enjoy refreshments and networking
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm:
Fireside chat with Sabeer Bhatia, Co-Founder at ShowReel/ Co-Founder of Hotmail, and Nikhil Choudhary6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Investments in Climate-Tech (GP, LP, and growth startup)
Moderator: Vera Maslova, Founder of SCIENCEME
Panelists:Rafiq Ahmed, Managing Director, Dipalo Ventures
Rahul Iyer, Founding Partner, MineTech Ventures; Principal, Brightlight Partners
Nikhil Kalghatgi, Limited Partner, CFO @ KPFF Engineers
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Investing in Climate & Sustainability Technologies
Panelists:Wesley Goldstein, General Partner at Kilonova Capital
Jacques-Alexandre Gerber, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Axial Partners
Stwart Peña Feliz, Co-founder & CEO of MacroCycle
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Networking
Speakers:
Sabeer Bhatia, Co-Founder @ ShowReel/ Co-Founder of Hotmail
Sabeer is the co-founder of Hotmail, one of the world’s first web-based email services, which was acquired by Microsoft for $400 million.
A pioneer in the tech world, he’s continued to launch innovative ventures, including his latest platform, ShowReel.
Nikhil Choudhary, Managing Partner @ Nirman Ventures
Nikhil has over 2 decades of experience in the company founding and operating space; spanning from construction, real estate investments, engineering, and management.
Nirman Ventures is a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm investing in the future of Energy (transition and clean), Infrastructure, Construction, Mining, and Logistics. Nirman Ventures through it's partner network has a physical presence in Silicon Valley, New York, London, Adu Dhabi, Mumbai, Sydney and Mexico City.
Vera Maslova, Founder of SCIENCEME
Vera Maslova, Founder of SCIENCEME a Strategic Networking Specialist with over a decade of experience cultivating high-level networks, and driving investment growth. She provides partnership and fundraising advising to businesses and startups at various stages of their fundraising journeys.03:08 AM
Rafiq Ahmed, Managing Partner, Dipalo Ventures
VC and serial entrepreneur with 30+ years in innovation, product, and early-stage investing. Founding GP at deep tech VC Dipalo Ventures and Limited Partner at multiple tech funds. Previously founded Demibooks (acquired by EDUC) and led Consumer Experience Design at Motorola. He holds an MBA, MS in Info Systems, and BS in Electrical Engineering.
Rahul Iyer, Founding Partner, MineTech Ventures; Principal, Brightlight Partners
Nikhil Kalghatgi, Limited Partner, CFO @ KPFF Engineers
Wesley Goldstein, General Partner at Kilonova Capital
Jacques-Alexandre Gerber, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Axial Partners
Stwart Peña Feliz, Co-founder & CEO of MacroCycle
We are excited to have Dipalo Ventures as a Gold sponsor for the event!
Dipalo Ventures, a Chicago-based early-stage deep tech VC firm investing in manufactured innovations across health, connected devices, energy, and climate. We back deep tech companies at the Seed and Series A stages and leverage our product design and development-focused Residency to de-risk investments and accelerate growth.
We are excited to have Inventus Law as a sponsor for the event!
Inventus Law is the global technology law firm that represents high-growth startup companies, founders, angel investors, incubators, accelerators, venture capital and private equity investors based in Silicon Valley, New York, Washington State, Dallas, New Mexico, India, Europe,
Southeast Asia, East Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Africa.
Contact: Anil Advani
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.