WORKSHOP: How to Create a Green Energy Company: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

SDEE presents a hands-on workshop

Co-sponsored by the San Diego Green Chamber of Commerce

Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll learn about:
•    Current environment for green energy businesses & how to identify opportunities
•    Pros and cons of private and public funding for a renewable technology business
•    Trends in technology and regulation: where to find opportunity in the future

TOPICS AND SPEAKERS:

Opportunity in the New Energy Economy. Ted Torre-Bueno, President of Empowered Energy Solutions, is a popular guest lecturer at local colleges on green building, sustainability, and energy efficiency.

Funding Your New Technology Idea: Grants, Kickstarter, and Intensive Networking—Lessons I Have Learned. Carol Curchoe, Ph.D., is Founder of 32ATPs, LLC, a biologically-based battery storage company.

Combining Opportunity with Action: How to Envision and Build a Sustainable Future. Lane Sharman, Chair and Co-Founder of the San Diego Energy District, designs and develops leading-edge energy systems for utilities, commercial properties and homes. He consults widely on sustainability.

Moderator. Scott Thacher, Ph.D., CEO of Orphagen Pharmaceuticals

Agenda:

5:30pm – 5:45pm            Introductions

5:45pm -  7:15pm           Speaker Presentations with Brief Questions

7:15pm – 7:30pm            Break & Networking

7:25pm – 8:30pm            Extended Speaker Q&A

Breakout into Rotating Small Groups with Individual Speakers

For more information, call Scott at (858) 481-6191