The Techstars Sustainability Summit

Name: The Techstars Sustainability Summit
Start: 2021-04-15 11:00:00 -0400
End: 2021-04-15 23:20:00 -0400

Apr 15, 3:00PM to Apr 16, 3:20AM UTC

3618 people attended

Description Sponsors Schedule Speakers Startup Expo

Challenge Partners Include:

Schedule

April 15, 2021 3:00pm 3:00PM– 3:10PM · Stage

Welcome | Techstars CEO Maelle Gavet

Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet kicks off the day, highlighting the critical need for entrepreneurs to drive innovation for sustainability.

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April 15, 2021 3:10pm 3:10PM– 3:30PM · Stage

Opening Fireside Chat

This session will elevate what makes scaling technology in the sustainability space unique and how effective collaboration underpins it all.

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April 15, 2021 3:30pm 3:30PM– 3:35PM · Startup Expo

Startup Demo | Overstory.ai

Learn more about Techstars portfolio company, Overstory.ai.

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April 15, 2021 3:35pm 3:35PM– 4:00PM · Stage

Panel | Measuring for Impact: Sustainability Reporting & Carbon Modeling Tools

Learn how how investors and early-stage companies alike can realize the competitive benefits and reduce risks of decarbonization.

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April 15, 2021 3:35pm 3:35PM– 4:00PM · Stage

Climate Justice Playbook

Learn what climate justice is, why it's vital to the climate movement's success, and practical steps you can incorporate into your business today.

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April 15, 2021 4:00pm 4:00PM– 4:10PM · Startup Expo

Startup Demo | Rheaply

Learn more about Techstars portfolio company, Rheaply.

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April 15, 2021 4:10pm 4:10PM– 4:40PM · Stage

Effective Collaboration: Getting Solutions to Market

This session brings together several founders who have successfully navigated collaborative corporate relationships.

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April 15, 2021 4:10pm 4:10PM– 4:40PM · Stage

Climate & Sustainability + Venture

This session brings together some of the most active early-stage investors in this area.

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April 15, 2021 4:40pm 4:40PM– 4:45PM · Stage

Announcement | Techstars Sustainability Challenge Overview & Finalists Announcement

The finalists from our first Techstars Sustainability Challenge will be announced.

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April 15, 2021 4:45pm 4:45PM– 5:15PM · Startup Expo

Sustainability Challenge Finalists

Meet the Sustainability Challenge Finalists!

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April 15, 2021 5:15pm 5:15PM– 5:20PM · Stage

Announcement | Techstars Sustainability Challenge

Learn more about our next Techstars Sustainability Challenge!

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April 15, 2021 5:20pm 5:20PM– 5:25PM · Stage

Announcement | Global Startup Weekend

Hear from the Techstars Community team about sustainability-focused Startup Weekends taking place around the world.

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April 15, 2021 5:25pm 5:25PM– 5:30PM · Stage

Startup Demo | Material Evolution

Learn more about Techstars portfolio company, Material Evolution.

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April 15, 2021 5:30pm 5:30PM– 5:55PM · Stage

Closing Fireside Chat: Circularity in the global supply chain

This conversation will explore the interplay of innovation, policy, and how regional differences offer strength & expertise ready to be tapped and accelerated.

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April 15, 2021 5:55pm 5:55PM– 6:00PM · Stage

Closing Thoughts | Cody Simms

Techstars SVP of Climate and Sustainability, Cody Simms, will share closing thoughts.

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April 15, 2021 6:00pm 6:00PM– 6:45PM · Networking

Meet fellow sustainability experts and enthusiasts!

Mix and mingle with passionate founders, successful investors, experienced researchers, leading non-profits, and innovative partners.

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April 15, 2021 6:00pm 6:00PM– 6:45PM · Startup Expo

Startup Expo

Meet the founders and watch demos and pitches!

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April 15, 2021 6:00pm 6:00PM– 6:45PM · Techstars Sessions

Techstars Sessions

Jump into the world of Techstars!

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April 16, 2021 12:00am 12:00AM–12:10AM · Stage

Welcome | Techstars CEO Maelle Gavet

Techstars CEO Maëlle Gavet kicks off the day, highlighting the critical need for entrepreneurs to drive innovation for sustainability.

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April 16, 2021 12:10am 12:10AM–12:30AM · Stage

Opening Fireside Chat

This session will elevate what makes scaling technology in the sustainability space unique and how effective collaboration underpins it all.

2021-04-15T20:10:00Z 2021-04-15T20:30:00Z America/New_York Opening+Fireside+Chat https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fthe-techstars-sustainability-summit Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 16, 2021 12:30am 12:30AM–12:35AM · Startup Expo

Startup Demo | Craste

Learn more about Techstars portfolio company, Craste.

2021-04-15T20:30:00Z 2021-04-15T20:35:00Z America/New_York Startup+Demo+%7C+Craste+ https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fthe-techstars-sustainability-summit Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 16, 2021 12:35am 12:35AM– 1:00AM · Stage

Panel: Storytelling for Climate

Narrative and communications are necessary levers to inspire and engage. This session will share common challenges and provide ideas for navigating it.

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April 16, 2021 12:35am 12:35AM– 1:00AM · Stage

Building for Resilience: Navigating an Already Changing World

How are entrepreneurs helping us build more resiliency into our world so it doesn't buckle as our climate changes?

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April 16, 2021 1:00am 1:00AM– 1:05AM · Startup Expo

Startup Demo | Nori

Learn more about Techstars portfolio company, Nori.

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April 16, 2021 1:05am 1:05AM– 1:15AM · Stage

Announcement | Techstars Sustainability Challenge Overview & Finalists Announcement

The finalists from our first Techstars Sustainability Challenge will be announced.

2021-04-15T21:05:00Z 2021-04-15T21:15:00Z America/New_York Announcement+%7C+Techstars+Sustainability+Challenge+Overview+%26+Finalists+Announcement https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fthe-techstars-sustainability-summit Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 16, 2021 1:15am 1:15AM– 1:45AM · Startup Expo

Sustainability Challenge Finalists

Meet the Sustainability Challenge Finalists. This group of startups was selected as promising leaders focused on sustainable supply chain solutions and tools.

2021-04-15T21:15:00Z 2021-04-15T21:45:00Z America/New_York Sustainability+Challenge+Finalists https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fthe-techstars-sustainability-summit Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 16, 2021 1:45am 1:45AM– 1:50AM · Stage

Announcement | Techstars Sustainability Challenge #2: Net Zero

Learn more about our next Techstars Sustainability Challenge!

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April 16, 2021 1:50am 1:50AM– 1:55AM · Stage

Announcement | Global Startup Weekend

Hear from the Techstars Community team about sustainability-focused Startup Weekends taking place around the world.

2021-04-15T21:50:00Z 2021-04-15T21:55:00Z America/New_York Announcement+%7C+Global+Startup+Weekend https%3A%2F%2Fhopin.com%2Fevents%2Fthe-techstars-sustainability-summit Hosted virtually on Hopin (link in the description)

April 16, 2021 1:55am 1:55AM– 2:00AM · Startup Expo

Startup Demo | IXON Food Technology

Learn more about Techstars portfolio company, IXON Food Technology.

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April 16, 2021 2:00am 2:00AM– 2:25AM · Stage

Closing Fireside Chat with XPRIZE & Temasek

XPRIZE and Temasek will discuss technical innovation around sustainability including XPRIZE’s $100M GIGATON SCALE CARBON REMOVAL project funded by Elon Musk.

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April 16, 2021 2:25am 2:25AM– 2:30AM · Stage

Wrap up and Thank you | Cody Simms

Techstars SVP of Climate and Sustainability, Cody Simms, will share closing thoughts.

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April 16, 2021 2:30am 2:30AM– 3:00AM · Networking

Meet fellow sustainability experts and enthusiasts!

Mix and mingle with passionate founders, successful investors, experienced researchers, leading non-profits, and innovative partners.

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April 16, 2021 2:30am 2:30AM– 3:00AM · Startup Expo

Startup Expo

Meet the founders and watch demos and pitches!

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April 16, 2021 2:30am 2:30AM– 3:00AM · Techstars Sessions

Techstars Sessions

Get to know Techstars!

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Speakers

Isabel Garza Rodriguez

Economic Affairs Officer in the Accounting and Corporate Governance, Enterprise Division

Chris Allieri

Founder and Principal at Mulberry & Astor

Kristi Walthall

Mentor Catalyst at Techstars

Kevin Liu

Investments at Techstars

Morgan Berman

Senior Director of Growth, Americas at Techstars

Saba Karim

Global Startup Pipeline Manager at Techstars

Christopher Peacock

CEO and Founder at AQUAOSO Technologies

Sophie Purdom

Co-Founder at Climate Tech VC

Josh Browne

Founder and COO at Rho AI

Danielle Joseph

Executive Director at Closed Loop Partners

Lalitha Wemel

Regional Director (APAC), Community at Techstars

Johan Falk

Co-founder and Head of Exponential Roadmap Initiative and lead author of the 1.5°C Business Playbook

Kristen Winzent

Co-Founder at The Regenerates

Merrill Feather

Co-Founder at The Regenerates

Chante Harris

Senior Manager of Venture for ClimateTech at SecondMuse

Raj Aggarwal

Founder of Provoc

Jason Yoho

Chief Commercial Officer at 2NDNATURE Software

Charlotte Sewell

Strategic Advisor to the B Global Climate Task Force

Jose Iglesias

Senior Director of Community at Techstars

Grant Canary

Founder and CEO at DroneSeed

Julia Kumari Drapkin

CEO & Founder at ISeeChange

Vaughn Blake

Partner at Blue Bear Capital

Sang Shin

Director of Digital Innovation

Shayle Kann

Partner at Energy Impact Partners

Diego Saez Gil

Co-founder & CEO at Pachama

Clay Dumas

Partner at Lowercarbon Capital

Jason Jacobs

Founder of My Climate Journey (MCJ)

Lesa Mitchell

General Manager, Techstars

Amir Banifatemi

Chief Innovation and Growth Officer at XPRIZE

Kamal Kapadia

Co-founder & Chief Learning Officer at Terra.do

Nicholas Flanders

CEO and Co-Founder at Opus 12

Austin Whitman

CEO Climate Neutral

Jasmine Crowe

Founder and CEO at Goodr

Hannah Davis

Program Director at the Techstars Sustainability Accelerator

Cody Simms

Senior Vice President, Climate & Sustainability at Techstars

Nicole Systrom

Founder, Sutro Energy Group

Maelle Gavet

CEO, Techstars

Ron Gonen

Founder and CEO of Closed Loop Partners

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