Cleantech Stories
Student Innovation: An Award-winning Idea
On February 20th, 2020, seniors Olivia Corriere and Zach Walker found themselves on a stage holding a check for $10,000. It all came out of an innovative idea to allow individuals to offset their carbon footprint created from various purchases, … Read more
The Role of Humanities in Clean Tech
The 2020 UNC Clean Tech Summit served a variety of purposes. It was a forum for catalysts of environmental change to: share their ideas, provoke discussion about a sustainable future, and ultimately allow UNC students to gain a better understanding … Read more
Transit Innovation and Career Paths: Meet Jerome Horne
Jerome Horne, a Ridership Experience Specialist, will be speaking at the Clean Tech Summit on February 20th on the Future of Bus Rapid Transit is Electric Panel. Mr. Horne has been working at IndyGo, a corporation that manages Indianapolis’s public … Read more
Patagonia: How Liliana Bettolo Guides Environmental Startups
Everyone has heard of Patagonia – the down-to-earth, stylish brand is not only a household name but also a company that fulfills all outdoor clothing and gear needs. However, I only recently heard about Tin Shed Ventures, Patagonia’s corporate venture … Read more
TOSA, ABB and the Electrification of Fleets
The Transportation Panel at this year’s UNC Clean Tech Summit features speakers with a broad range of environmental knowledge and experience. Among them are Gary Rackliffe who serves as VP of Market Development and Innovation in North America for ABB … Read more
Meet the Speaker: Lisa Shpritz from Bank of America
As companies begin to invest and promote sustainable business, Lisa Shpritz, Senior Vice President and Environmental Business & Engagement Executive at Bank of America, is at the front of the initiative. During her fifteen years working within Bank of America, … Read more
SeaAhead and Blue Tech: Mark Huang Takes Charge with Clean Technology
With the rising popularity of the blue tech industry, Mark Huang, co founder of SeaAhead, is one of the driving proponents of the movement. His dedication to networking investors and startups together has sparked a new wave of potential successful … Read more
The Link Between the Environment and National Security
At this year’s UNC Clean Tech Summit there will be a special plenary session titled Climate Change Considerations for Future Prosperity and Security. I had the privilege of interviewing one of the panelists, Lieutenant General Richard P. Mills, about his … Read more
Innovations in Mobility: Meet Keith Benjamin of City of Charleston
On this year’s “Transforming Our Transportation Systems” track, we are thrilled to welcome City of Charleston’s Director of the Department of Traffic and Transportation, Keith Benjamin. Benjamin has an outstanding history of work that sets him apart in his field. … Read more
Circular Economy and Blue Tech Debuts at Clean Tech Summit 2020
The Clean Tech Summit has two new tracks this year; “Blue Tech” and “Circular Economy.” The focus of the latter is to address issues with material use and disposal such as plastics. Companies across the world are looking to inject … Read more