Circularity Across the Atlantic: EU & US Perspectives on Scaling Start-ups
---- REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, APRIL 22 at 11PM ----- Please email the organizers for late registrations: ivanova@stanford.edu terveen@stanford.edu
As part of San Francisco Climate Week 2025, this event brings together circular economy start-up founders, investors, and ecosystem builders from Europe and the US to explore what it really takes to fund and scale circular innovation in uncertain times.
With differing market dynamics, regulatory environments, and funding cultures, Europe and the US each offer unique opportunities and challenges. This gathering creates space for open exchange and new connections — especially for those looking to enter or expand into the transatlantic market.
Who should join?
US-based start-ups & investors interested in the European circular economy scene
European founders & funders exploring the US market
Circular economy ecosystem builders, policy experts & researchers
Anyone curious about international growth and collaboration in CE
What to expect
📍 A sharp impulse to kick things off
🎤 A dynamic fireside chat with panelists from both Europe and the US
💬 Space for audience Q&A
🥂 An informal networking session over drinks and food — with 100+ like-minded attendees
Panelists
Nick Halla – Founder & CEO, GigaClimate
Adelaide Renee Coman – Associate Director, Stanford Ecopreneurship Programs
Erika Guerrero – Co-Founder & CEO, redivivus.tech
Dominik Novakovic – Co-Founder & CFO, Cyclize
Welcome Opening by James Mister - Deep Tech & VC Advisor | Climate | U.S.-EU Investment
Moderated by
Polina Ivanova (CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, TUM, Stanford)
Nele Terveen (University of Auckland, Stanford)
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CIRCULAR REPUBLIC by UnternehmerTUM | SAP Labs | TUM San Francisco | German American Chamber of Commerce
CIRCULAR REPUBLIC is a non-profit initiative by UnternehmerTUM — Germany’s leading center for innovation & entrepreneurship.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
Registration is open until Apr 21 or until sold out.
❗️Please bring your government-issued id for registration at the entrance.