Power Switch: Supercharging Capital for a New Climate Tech Reality
Please join us in the Opalene Room at the Seattle Climate Innovation Hub for Power Switch: Supercharging Capital for a New Climate Tech Reality!
As the climate tech sector faces persistent funding challenges and an uncertain federal landscape, innovative financing approaches and unconventional partnerships have become more critical than ever. This panel brings together leaders in climate finance, place based funding and regional collaboration to explore how an expanded capital stack can unlock climate solutions and enable durable solutions in the toughest of times.
We’ll dive into the role of catalytic capital, place-based investment, mission-driven venture, and new public-private models that are helping innovators build and deploy climate tech that works to solve the biggest climate challenges we face today. Panelists will share real-world examples of how communities, philanthropy, and entrepreneurs are working together to overcome funding gaps and bring high-impact technologies to life.
This session will provide practical insights for climate entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders on building sustainable funding ecosystems that don’t rely solely on federal support. Attendees will learn about emerging opportunities in catalytic capital, strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders, and how regional partnerships can create a more resilient climate tech landscape.
Join us for an engaging conversation about turning funding challenges into opportunities for innovation, community engagement, and lasting climate impact in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Panelists:
Aina Abiodun, President & Executive Director, VertueLab - Moderator
Todd Khozein, Co-Founder & CEO, SecondMuse
Jonathan Azoff, Co-Founder & General Partner, SNØCAP
James Pippim, Investment Manager, Candide GroupAgenda:
7:30AM - Check in / Breakfast & Coffee
8:00AM - Panel starts
8:45AM - Open Q&A
9:00AM - Networking**This event capacity is highly limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can!
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