​The WCS Pitch Competition was the first pitch competition in the United States dedicated specifically to women-led startups in cleantech and sustainability. Each year, we showcase 10 incredible women leading Seed to Series A companies, providing them with a platform to gain visibility, mentorship, and funding opportunities.

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​Meet the Judges

​Claire Veuthey | Managing Partner, Rizoma

​Amit Narayan | Founder & CEO, AINA Climate AI Ventures

​Eran Sandhaus | Managing Partner, J-Impact Fund

​Amit Chaturvedy | Global Head & Managing Partner, SE Ventures

​Luisa Marotta | Terna Innovation Zone Manager, Terna SPA CVC

​Nare Janvelyan | Investor, Voyager Ventures

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​Meet the Pitchers

​Karen Baert | Co-founder and CEO, Ammobia | Developing a low-cost, low-emissions process to produce clean ammonia from air and green hydrogen for use in agriculture, shipping, and chemical manufacturing.

​Anne Carlson | Founder & CEO, Jiminy’s, Inc. | Creating eco-friendly dog food using insect protein to reduce the environmental impact of pet nutrition.​

​Helene Cornell | Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Aris Hydronics | Providing high-efficiency hydronic heating and cooling systems aimed at decarbonizing multi-family buildings.​

​Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt | CEO, GismoPower LLC | Designing mobile solar carports that deliver clean energy directly to electric vehicles, enhancing sustainable transportation.​

​Gillian Wildfire | Co-founder and CEO, Fordje | Simplifying the construction process by providing instant clarity on city codes and zoning regulations, reducing delays and errors in building projects.

​Beth Zotter | CEO, Umaro | Harnessing ocean-farmed seaweed to develop the next generation of sustainable plant-based protein.​

​Kimberley Schroder | Founder, Nimble | Repair household goods to save them from the landfill and keep using the items you love with Nimble.

​Silvia Luebben | CEO, Sustainable Chemicals | Bringing sustainable bioplastics to producers and consumers in the plastics industry.

​Yajing Zhao | Founder and CEO, Orien Energy | Commercializing a heat-and-humidity-driven heat pump for waste heat recovery in industrial drying.

​Brenna Boehman | Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer, Sinkco Labs | Pioneering a revolutionary process for carbon sequestration.

​Featured Speakers

​Lisa Ann Pinkerton | CEO of Technica Communications & WCS Vice Chairwoman

​Sara Eve Fuentes | CEO of SmartWaste & WCS Chairwoman

​Nagashree Manwatkar | Founder of Gaia-Force and WCS Entrepreneurship Committee Co-Chair

​Kati Kallins | Global Sustainability Lead, Adobe

​Sadia Raveendran | VP of Industry Solutions, Uplight

​Event Agenda

​8:30 AM – Doors Open
9:00 AM – Sara Fuentes to kickoff the event
9.05 AM – Lisa Ann Pinkerton shares WCS and Pitch Competition History
9:10 AM – Kati Kallins, shares insights on Adobe’s Sustainability Program
9:20 AM – Nagashree Manwatkar shares the Pitch Competition format
9.25  AM – Introduction of Judges
9:35 AM – Pitches Begin (5 min per pitch + 3 min Q&A)
11.00 AM – Judges Deliberation
11:15 AM – Winner Announcement
11.30 AM – Doors Close

​Refund Policy

​Sorry, ticket refunds are not available.