Energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and materials—these are the key sectors where climate-focused startups are poised to make the most significant impact. According to a report from Congruent Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank, hardware startups are leading the charge. With over 50 experts contributing, the report highlights the top 50 North American companies innovating for a sustainable future. https://ow.ly/46tp50TlCBY
OHUB
Technology, Information and Internet
Atlanta, Georgia 3,889 followers
OHUB is the leading platform for the development of diverse, inclusive, equitable and assessable 4.0 ecosystems.
About us
Our history. In 2013, Sampson cofounded Opportunity Hub as a follow up to the highly successful Kingonomics’ book release and large-scale conferences in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC. OHUB scaled quickly to become the leading multi-campus coworking space, entrepreneurship center and tech hub featuring over 300 events a year, a startup pre-accelerator, coding boot-camp and scholarship initiative and angel investing platform for founders from underestimated and under-tapped communities. Over 15,000 people engaged with OHUB each year. Programs like CodeStart, Techhire, #YesWeCodeFund and 100 Black Angels were pioneered and implemented. Today, OHUB is the definitive future of work, opportunity and wealth creating platform to ensure that everyone, everywhere has early exposure to the tech, startup and venture ecosystem; in demand technology education, training and careers; vetted entrepreneurial support programs; and investment opportunities . This is driven by our growing community of thousands of college students, young professionals, founders and new investors in cities, colleges and universities across America and beyond. For enterprises, OHUB is a supplier and partner to over 50 tech companies, major corporations, high growth startups and venture funds and growing. Current national initiatives and programs include OHUB@Experiences, OHUB@Campus, HBCU@SXSW and DEIS, a new strategy, service and future software platform to operationalize diversity, equity and inclusion across the major divisions of growing enterprises. For municipalities, OHUB launched OHUB@Cities to create and sustain inclusive in-demand workforces and entrepreneurial ecosystems in the form of public private partnerships to disrupt income inequality, poverty and the racial wealth gap while increasing a region's economic mobility and growth for all its constituents. Collaboratively, we persevere to ensure equity in the future of work and 4th industrial revolution for everyone, everywhere.
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http://www.opportunityhub.co
External link for OHUB
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Internet
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Inclusive Innovation, Public Private Partnerships, Ecosystem Building, Supply Chain Innovation, Entrepreneurial Education, Angel Investing Education, Code School, Technology, Pre-Accelerator, Coworking, Capital Formation, Crowdfunding, Economic Development, SXSW, Future of Work, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Incubator, Equity, Startups, and Entrepreneurship
Locations
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Primary
1175 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30361, US
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830 Westview Dr SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30314, US
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Employees at OHUB
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Rodney Sampson
Streaming pioneer. Finish line founder. Asset class creating investor. Framework building ecosystem builder. Suffragan. Professor. Best selling…
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Leroy Brown
OHUB New Orleans
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Elijah Martin
Instructional Aide at Alief ISD
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Demario Barnswell
Student at Georgia Institute of Technology
Updates
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President Biden and Secretary Vilsack have announced $7.3 billion in financing for rural electric cooperatives to bring clean energy to rural communities under the Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. Together with the investments from the Inflation Reduction Act, this marks the most significant investment in rural electrification since the New Deal. https://ow.ly/fgfg50TgZSh
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7.3 Billion in Clean Energy Investments from the Investing in America Agenda, Largest Investment in Rural Electrification Since the New Deal
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The rise in global temperatures is driving up the use of air conditioning units worldwide. At the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Energy Engineering, researchers are tackling this challenge head-on. Through Department of Energy-funded projects, they are developing technologies that could make air conditioning systems not only more efficient but also more environmentally friendly. https://ow.ly/1qYC50TcHvI
University of Maryland Researchers Are Playing a Major Role in the Future of Climate-Friendly Air Conditioning - Inside Climate News
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September’s Equity in Energy Podcast is almost here. We’re excited to welcome Keion Hennessey of Fund 17 to this month’s episode with host Leroy Brown. We'll explore the intersection of green energy and entrepreneurship, shedding light on how innovative leaders are transforming industries and promoting sustainability. https://ow.ly/EA3C50Tk8tG
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As the world moves into the fall harvest season, agriculture is once again a key topic in international policy discussions. Humanitarian organizations are advocating for transformative changes to the global food system—not only to ensure food security for the world’s hungry but also to empower farmers to be active participants in combating the climate crisis. https://ow.ly/3yEv50TcHru
As Global Hunger Levels Remain Stubbornly High, Advocates Call for More Money to Change the Way the World Produces Food - Inside Climate News
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The coastal community of Jean Lafitte is emblematic of the challenges faced by many similar areas due to climate change. Severe impacts are causing economic and social strains, and without sufficient support, these communities may lose their cultural heritage and see residents displaced. Addressing these challenges is crucial to preserving the unique identity and history of these areas while ensuring a sustainable future. https://ow.ly/S4hO50TcHgp
Louisiana's coastal parishes face financial challenges amid climate change
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Tune in to the Equity in Energy Podcast on October 16th, featuring Dr. Trivia Frazier, CEO of Obatala Sciences. Join us as she shares her expertise in biotech innovation, discussing the intersection of science, sustainability, and equity.
Equity in Energy: Obatala Sciences' Dr. Trivia Frazier
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For decades, Louisiana has managed the heartbreaking challenge of flooded cemeteries, but with climate change escalating weather-related disasters, this issue is spreading to other states. Now, many are looking to Louisiana for guidance on how to address these impacts. https://ow.ly/gice50TcHap
As climate change threatens cemeteries, states look to Louisiana for help
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On the next episode of the Equity in Energy Podcast, we’re joined by Keion Hennessey from Fund 17. We’ll explore the critical role of local entrepreneurs in advancing energy equity and creating sustainable change. https://ow.ly/puVP50TeOg4
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The journey to a sustainable future started last night with the orientation for Cohort 3 of the New Energy Technology Incubator Climate Tech Bootcamp. These innovative entrepreneurs are ready to bring their ideas to life, driving change in the clean energy sector. Stay tuned for their progress. Learn more about NETI at https://ow.ly/Ywr450TeX8u .