Last week’s posting on raising funds through LinkedIn really hit a nerve.  I got an overwhelming response, most of them in the context of “Wow, I had no idea,” and these were from professionals of impressive backgrounds.  As I have stated, I think the flock of “I need $3 mil” postings on LinkedIn is because [...]

Modular homes.    That thought leaves most of us shuddering, then snickering about that dream double-wide trailer—hey, live large and maybe you could have a triple wide!  Years ago, a dear friend of mine was struggling to buy a home in her beloved, but unaffordable, Santa Cruz County.  She dealt with a real estate agent [...]

The Green Tech Connect Forum in Pasadena was a success for so many reasons.  One issue that I was thrilled to see addressed was the role of heavy duty trucks and equipment.  In front of the Pasadena Convention Center, not only could you see buses, but trucks and hauling equipment was on display as well. [...]

On Sunday I started attending the AQMD’s Green Tech Connect Forum, for which I had also done some part-time work.  After helping in the registration of about 500 to 600 attendees, I had some down time today, so I attended a panel on battery technology and storage.  The technology’s improving, and while I love my [...]

The AQMD’s Green Tech Connect Forum opened this afternoon.  I’ve worked on this conference off and on for a few months, so I’m excited about it finally starting in Pasadena.  The South Coast Air Quality Management District organized the show in order to introduce financiers to entrepreneurs in the green tech sector. (more…)