What is fascinating about the Prop 23 battle is how it is not the traditional industry vs. environmentalists debate—rather, it is a war between industry vs. industry.
In Pasadena this week, three women representing firms behind the various stages of funding spoke last Wednesday afternoon. They stressed the opportunities and challenges that come with outside funding, as well as growth industries for the next several years.
“It’s about seeing the world as what it can be and not what it is.” – K.R. Sridhar, founder and CEO of Bloom Energy. I have just returned from Brazil, functioning on two nights of little sleep, but I cannot restrain myself from gushing and hoping that the much hyped “Bloom Box,” which launched today, [...]
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 [...]
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…)
Last month I mentioned that the future of alternative energy could hinge on investment from big oil. Well, it’s certainly looking that way. (more…)
Oil companies are easy targets. Well, first of all they are big, we see their logos everywhere, and we can picture folks like Dick Cheney and his cronies in an underground secret conference room, plotting to pollute the world while lining their pockets, laughing like Heath Ledger’s Joker while they conspire to sabotage any new [...]