Climate Startup Expo
An afternoon of startup pitches, product demos, and collaborative opportunities hosted by a climate founder.
Climate change is already happening and the lasting effects are already being felt on human society today. How can we as a collective take concrete actions to course correct our future as a species on Planet Earth? Enter the following curated climate startups with viable solutions and all of you. Let's drum up support for the climate tech space together!
Who Should Attend?
Venture Capitalists
Angel Investors
Venture Scouts
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
Educators - Science Teachers (University & K-12)
Media - Journalists (National, Regional, & Local)
Agenda:
12pm: Doors Open and Registration/Check-In
12-12:30pm: Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
Host, Volunteer Team, & Event Venue Introductions
Keynote Activity: "Climate Innovation in the Age of AI"
What role does AI play in climate innovation?
How can you get involved in the climate movement?
12:30-1:30pm: Startup Showcase - Session 1 (Spotlight Presentations - 5 Startups, 10 mins each + 2 min Q&A)
1:30-2pm: The Design Sprint - Climate Startup Edition
What climate issue will you choose to tackle and how?
Guidance & Resources Provided by Host + Founders
2-3pm: Mid-Afternoon Meal & Networking
Catering from The Grove - Yerba Buena
Startup booths officially open for demos
3-4pm: Startup Showcase - Session 2 (Emerging Startups - 6 quick-pitch sessions, 7 mins each + 2 min Q&A)
4-4:45pm: Panel Discussion - From Idea to Launch & Beyond: The Climate Founder Journey
Featuring Meghna Varma of Dubara, Brian Worfolk of Lukera Energy, Kyle Treige - Former Co-founder of Pioneer, & Sean Anderson - Head of Growth at C-Free AI
Climate founders share their journeys, challenges, successes, advice, and future predictions in the space
4:45-5:15pm: Break and Expo Time
Meet the Startups/Demo Stations
Live Product Testing & User Feedback
5:15-5:45pm: Fireside Chat - "From Prototype to Impact"
Featuring Navdeep Martin of Flypower in conversation with host Catherine Cheng of Climate EOS
Lessons from Scaling a Startup in the Climate Space
5:45-6pm: Closing Session & Awards
Audience Choice: Best Pitch/Showcase
Founder Choice: Most Innovative Startup
Host + Judge(s) Choice: Most Impactful Startup
6pm: Closing Remarks and Next Steps for Collaboration
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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!