A useful learning and networking opportunity for anyone interested in climate tech: the Investor Speaker Series: Access to Success free webinar on April 14. Here’s the description:
Underrepresented founders in climatetech face unique and growing challenges to accessing investors and fundraising for their business. How can startups bridge this gap, and where can investors who want to begin diversifying their portfolios look for guidance?
Join Greentown Labs virtually on April 14 for the next installment of our Investor Speaker Series, which will feature a panel discussion centered around prioritizing DEI in climate finance and reverse pitches from VCs who are leading unique DEI initiatives.
As the climatetech finance industry strives to become more equitable, we have an opportunity to establish a network of founders and investors across the country. This event will offer actionable takeaways attendees can use to create a more equitable climate finance landscape. We hope you will join us!
AGENDA
1:15-1:25pm: Welcome remarks from Ryan Dings, COO, Greentown Labs
1:25-2:10pm: Panel – Prioritizing DEI in Climate Finance
2:10-2:40pm: Reverse Pitches from Investors
SPEAKERS
Tanya Barham, CEO & Founder, Community Energy Labs
Yasmin Cruz Ferrine, General Partner and Co-founder, Visible Hands VC
John McIntyre, Managing Director, American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact
Ryan Dings, Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, Greentown Labs
To make the most of this and similar online events, be sure to read our article, How to leverage online industry events for your transition to a green job.