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🎉 One Year of Building Thunderlizards In just one year, Energy Tech Nexus has become a global hub for Energy and Carbontech Founders, laser-focused on accelerating the world’s energy transition. 🚀 The Numbers Speak for Themselves: ✨78 companies across 90+ members ✨69 events totaling over 2,277 hours of impactful community engagement ✨A network of 275 registered community supporters, amplifying innovation and collaboration From day one, we set out to create a founder-led, results-oriented community powered by data and AI. Together, we’ve fostered authentic connections between innovators, investors, and partners dedicated to tackling the energy trilemma head-on. 2024 was transformational—not just for us, but for the energy ecosystem. None of this would be possible without our passionate founders, members, investors, and community partners. Your drive, vision, and collaboration have laid the groundwork for what’s to come. 🔗 Looking Ahead to 2025: The momentum is unstoppable. As we step into the new year, we’re doubling down on our mission to connect and empower innovators. With every collaboration, every breakthrough, and every opportunity, we’re reshaping the future of clean energy innovation. Thank you to all our members, allies, and supporters for believing in the mission. Here’s to even greater impact in 2025 and beyond! 💡 Juliana Garaizar Jason Ethier Nada Ahmed Advanced Ionics AISPEX ALLY Energy Anessa AQUOSMIC AtmoSpark Technologies Inc. BiaTech Corporation CarbonForge Cavern Energy Storage Cemvita Inc. Claritycastle, Inc Climate Bonds Initiative CLS Wind Cool Edge Bits Inc. Digital Wildcatters Dsider Dynamik Fluid Power eDNAtec ELC Fine Art Energy AI Solutions LLC Energy Underground EnergyGigs Excipio Energy Fysikes Biosolutions Gazelle Ecosolutions GRi Simulations Inc. GS VORTEX SYSTEMS Hertha Metals Inc. HEXAspec

The Social Impact Investing panel at Texas Venture Fest, Oct 3rd Houston Edition delivered powerful insights on how innovative investment strategies can drive both financial returns and social change. Moderated by LaGina R H., the discussion featured Erik Ibarra Kiley Summers, Phillip Yates, and Juliana Garaizar, who shared their experiences on blending profit with purpose to create lasting impact in communities. We have a full day of discussions to follow! Check out the program for the rest of the day 👉 https://lnkd.in/gSz-DEAZ 📸We’re so blessed to have Evelyn Cepeda of Desertivity documenting this special event on social media for us today, stay tuned for more updates ✨ #TexasVentureFest #SocialImpact #HoustonInnovation #ImpactInvesting

What a milestone! 🎉 We are beyond proud to officially open Energy Tech Nexus in downtown Houston on Tuesday, September 10, with a thunderclap ⚡and an overwhelming response pouring in from across the ecosystem. Our launch day was nothing short of spectacular—filled with meaningful connections, vibrant conversations, and a clear sense that this is the start of something transformative. After receiving the City Proclamation from Mayor Joaquin Martinez , it's clear that the energy community recognizes the importance of what we're building here. Over 520 passionate founders, investors, and industry leaders joined us, surpassing our expectations and filling the room with electric enthusiasm. The event was more than just a launch—it was a statement that innovation in energy is not only happening in Houston, but it’s thriving. So, what’s Nex(us)? We’re building a platform that goes beyond just one event. Energy Tech Nexus is about creating a lasting impact—empowering founders, fostering collaboration, and driving the energy transition forward. The launch was a celebration of what's next for clean energy and the incredible solutions that are being created right here. Gratitude is at the heart of this day. To everyone who helped bring this vision to life, who contributed their energy and ideas—thank you🙏. The journey is just beginning, and with so many mentions and positive feedback across the media, we're excited for the world to know what we’re doing here. Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in clean energy innovation. ⚡💡 Houston Energy and Climate Week Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week Juliana Garaizar Jason Ethier Nada Ahmed Payal Patel Jesse Martinez #EnergyTechNexus #WhatsNext #HoustonEnergy #CleanEnergyInnovation #ClimateInnovation #ETNGrandOpening #ittakesavillage

What an incredible day! On Tuesday, we launched Energy Tech Nexus in downtown Houston—with the biggest event I’ve ever hosted — alongside Juliana and Nada. It was amazing to see and feel the support from the ecosystem, both from here in Houston and beyond. We had set a modest target of 250 attendees, but we were thrilled to welcome over 520 people over the course of eight hours! The energy and excitement in the room was palpable all day. Highlights included: - City Proclamation from Joaquin Martinez, facilitated by Jesse Martinez - Speakers bringing unique perspectives, with Joey Sanchez running the show - Michael Lee to close us out with a brilliant keynote - A seamless Pilotathon where we had 25 startups pitch their business to the audience, with Jon Nordby and Michelle Torelli, MS keeping us on schedule - A vibrant Startup Showcase that was buzzing so much, we had to double the A/V levels for the Pilotathon so founders could be heard! This is only the beginning. We’ve already continued the momentum through the week, partnering with incredible events like Electric AI Day, Beyond the Grid: Maximizing Additionality in Corporate Renewable Energy Purchases, Café y Clima: Latam x Houston Climate Innovation, and coming up this Friday — Climate Vine. A huge thank you to everyone who made this launch such a success. The show would not have happened with out Payal Patel's immeasurable support, or without the support team of Poppin Parties and Krystal Williams. Special thanks to: Jacob Stiller on AV, Lee Bond behind hand the lens, Morris Chen, Recy Swan Ali Syed Dev Motiram Jose Chairez, Michelle Williams, Tiffanie Tovar, Aman Sohail, Kent Johnson, Brenna Groenemann, Regina Garcia Perez, Charles Ofili, Yarissa Yerena Eoin Doyle, Daniel Lugo, Dalia Lopez, Andre Sison, T. Paresh P., Joanne Salih. Additional thanks to Scott Case, Jason Beck, Dougal Cameron and Sandra Emiola, and Ryan LeVasseur for making our after-party memorable for the founders and VIPs who participated in the program. And for Sana Hasan who keeps our team's content game on point through it all. #EnergyTechNexus #EnergyTransition #Innovation #Pilotathon #HoustonEnergy #StartupShowcase #ClimateInnovation

What a fantastic grand opening for Energy Tech Nexus earlier today! It was inspiring to hear Jason Ethier, Juliana Garaizar, and Nada Ahmed share their journey and vision for this incredible community. ETN is truly a hub of innovation and collaboration in the energy transition capital. #HTXEnergyClimateWeek #EnergyTechNexusDay #HECW24 #HoustonInnovation

🌟 Thrilled to attend the grand opening of Energy Tech Nexus! Huge congratulations to Juliana Garaizar, Jason Ethier and Nada Ahmed for building an incredible network of energy and carbon-tech founders, providing the resources and connections to accelerate innovation. ⚡️🌱 It truly takes a village to create the breakthroughs that will decarbonize our world, and ETN is playing a key role in supporting founders on that journey. 💡🌍 CGV - ClimaTech Global Ventures is proud to be a partner, and we’re excited to continue collaborating to drive the future of climate tech innovation. 🚀🔋 Barak Ben-Avinoam I Ron Sege I Mark Gazit #EnergyTech #ClimateTech #Decarbonization #Innovation #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #StartupEcosystem #CarbonTech #EnergyTransition #TechForGood #ClimateAction #AIForGood #ClimateInnovation #Founders

September 10th has been proclaimed Energy Tech Nexus Day by the City of Houston Mayor's Office represented by Joaquin Martinez. Thanks Jesse Martinez and invincible for making it happen and thanks Carol Kazmer Liffman for supporting us in leading the way in tomorrow's energy transition

It was a fantastic day for Houston’s startup ecosystem! Thanks to the dedication of my friends Jason Ethier, Nada Ahmed, and Juliana Garaizar Energy Tech Nexus has officially launched today. We're excited to be part of this dynamic, founder-driven community, alongside many incredible climate tech innovators. Dsider remains committed to expanding our decarbonization solutions and driving toward a sustainable future. #EnergyTechNexus #HoustonStartup #ClimateTech #Dsider

Energy Tech Nexus members Trevor Best and Katie Mehnert can change the weather! Thanks for keeping Francine at bay for our Grand Opening! FOX26 & CW59 (KMPH/KFRE) #forecastingwithfriends #mediapartner Houston Energy and Climate Week

Day 2 and hundreds joined the grand opening of Energy Tech Nexus today to see what Houston’s got … the city with no limits —- ETN is a founder focused community doing hard things to drive the energy transition. What was your favorite part of today? Tell us where you went? What did you see? Who did you meet?