New Energy Nexus California

Did you miss our ConNEX workshop on raising working capital and advanced financial planning for clean energy entrepreneurs? No worries, we have the recording, key takeaways, and resources. Hear from Shawn Garvey, Chante Harris, Erin Davis, and Scott Pitts on creative ways to bridge funding gaps and scale your clean energy business. We would like to give special thanks to Momentum (BuildMomentum.io) for partnering with us on this event series and to the California Energy Commission for providing funding through #CalSEED. Mark your calendar for our next ConNEX workshop on September 12th. We'll be discussing how to build a diverse team. #CleanEnergy #Funding #BusinessDevelopment #Startups #Webinar #Workshop #CleanTech

‼️ Just a few days left to apply for the 2024 Climate Fintech Accelerator! If you're a climate fintech startup looking to scale in this emerging industry, take advantage of this training & networking opportunity and take your business to the global stage. 🌏 Apply now or by August 2! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4f1t70x

Congratulations to the Xendee team for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in microgrid technology! Xendee’s OPERATE adaptive Model Predictive Controller (MPC) has achieved a staggering 79.4% cost savings in operational expenses, as confirmed by recent testing through our #CalTestBed program! “With more players entering the microgrid market and building more microgrids and EV infrastructure, the need for efficiency and accuracy in every stage of the project development process is increasingly important,” said Michael Stadler, Co-Founder, CTO, and CMO of Xendee. “And an integrated approach to the different project stages is also crucial to achieve the optimal cost savings.” Discover how Xendee is driving efficiency and supporting sustainability goals with their AI and machine learning-powered adaptive control technology: https://bit.ly/3Sv3WKl #Innovation #MicrogridTechnology #EnergyEfficiency #Sustainability #XENDEE #TechAchievements #CalTestBed

Are you a clean energy startup seeking fresh perspectives on funding strategies? Join us for our free, virtual event tomorrow from 11 AM to 12 PM PT. Attend the ConNEX Workshop: Securing Capital and Advanced Financial Management, held in collaboration with Momentum (BuildMomentum.io), for expert insights! #ConNEX #FinancialManagement #StartupGrowth #CleanEnergy #Entrepreneurship #FundingStrategies #Entrepreneur

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🚨 Just a few days left! 🚨 Don't miss out on our first ConNEX Workshop: Securing Working Capital and Advanced Financial Management, made in collaboration with Momentum (BuildMomentum.io). 🗓 Date: July 25 ⏰ Time: 11 am-12 pm PT 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: bit.ly/ConNEXWorkshop In this workshop, you’ll learn how to move your early-stage startup from potential funding and contracting to immediate cash flow. Our expert speakers hold experience in strategic financial planning and analysis, venture and non-dilutive capital, and other dynamic financing strategies within the cleantech ecosystem. Join us as we cover the following: 🔹Understanding and accessing innovative funding mechanisms for surviving early stages of your startup journey 🔹Effective financial planning for thriving along the journey 🔹Tips for succeeding in the competitive clean energy sector Bring your questions and connect with fellow entrepreneurs in the ecosystem! #ConNEX #FinancialManagement #StartupGrowth #CleanEnergy #Entrepreneurship #FundingStrategies #entrepreneur

We're thrilled to have Erin Davis, COO and Co-Founder of Enduring Planet, as panelist at our "Securing Capital and Advanced Financial Management" workshop! 🗓 July 25, 11am-12pm PT 🔗 Register: bit.ly/ConNEXWorkshop Erin brings nearly a decade of expertise in impact investment, credit, and operations. Before Enduring Planet, she co-founded SIMA, establishing $180M in private debt funds for off-grid and financial access in emerging markets. Erin also made significant impacts at SPBD (Tonga) and FINCA International, leading microfinance assessments and launching a social enterprise innovation department. Don't miss the chance to learn from one of the industry's best at our workshop! #ImpactInvesting #FinancialManagement #CapitalSecuring #Leadership #SocialEnterprise #ConNEX #entrepreneur #cleanenergy

Congrats to Sylvatex (SVX) Founder, President, and CEO, Virginia Klausmeier, for being awarded Industry Woman of the Year! We love seeing one of our CalTestBed alumni receive the recognition they deserve. Hoping for more awards and success to come their way as they continue their mission of increasing the use of renewables globally, to empower a cleaner and healthier future. “It is an honor to be recognized with Fastmarkets’ Voltas Awards, Industry Woman of the Year,” said Virginia Klausmeier, CEO. “This award validates our team’s commitment to transforming the battery materials sector for a cleaner, more affordable, and lower carbon future, while enabling domestic sourcing and manufacturing, thereby closing a critical CAM supply-demand gap.” Klausmeier's leadership at SVX, supported by a team of experienced women in the industry, is setting a new standard for innovation and sustainability in the battery materials sector. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gziMpFxy #WomenInTech #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #BatteryInnovation #CalTestBed #NewEnergyNexus

We can't wait to hear from Scott Pitts, a panelist in our upcoming "Securing Capital and Advanced Financial Management" workshop. 🗓 July 25, 11am-12pm PT 🔗 Register: bit.ly/ConNEXWorkshop Scott's journey includes pivotal roles like General Counsel/COO for internet startups and Senior Director of Operations at Chela Education Financing, where he propelled annual lending to over $850 million before its acquisition by Nelnet. Currently, as founder of Socket Capital, Scott leads the charge in offering inventive cash flow solutions to tech and media firms. Join us to gain insights from Scott, who has an extensive background in law, tech startups, and finance. #FinanceLeaders #StartupSuccess #FinancialManagement #ConNEX

Excited to have Chante Harris, Founder & Managing Partner of Eunoia, as a panelist for our "Securing Capital and Advanced Financial Management" workshop! 🗓 July 25, 11am-12pm PT 🔗 Register: bit.ly/ConNEXWorkshop Chante is a champion of social and financial progress, having scaled campaigns, technologies, and ideas for the Obama Administration, Fortune 500 companies, and startups. Her expertise has been featured by ImpactAlpha, Business Insider, The Milken Institute, and more. Chante has secured and deployed millions of dollars for climate projects and energy-efficient technologies. In 2020, she built a $10 million climate tech venture studio in the U.S. and founded Eunoia Group, focusing on derisk-as-a-service for founders and investors. Join us to learn from her experience in driving climate solutions and advancing the energy transition worldwide. #Finance #Sustainability #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #ConNEX