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An afternoon of climate action,hosted by a climate tech angel investor.nPlanet Earth has survived uninterrupted for millennial without much trouble, but the rise & development of human civilization has brought the Earth's fragile ecosystem nearly to its breaking point. How can we return back to an equilibrium state where we are one with nature?nIt all starts with humanity acknowledging, learning about, & taking action in the fight against climate change. Want to get involved on a deeper level & contribute your experience, skills, & knowledge in developing innovative climate solutions? Join together with other climate-minded humans & hack for a sustainable future!nWho Should Attend?nVenture CapitalistsnLimited PartnersnAngel Syndicate MembersnAngel InvestorsnVenture ScoutsnStartup FoundersnStartup EmployeesnEntrepreneursnStartup Coaches, Consultants, & MentorsnRecruiters/Hiring ManagersnJob Shoppers/Job SeekersnRecent College Graduates & Current College StudentsnMedia (Global, National, & Local Outlets)nAgenda:n12pm: Doors open & registrationn12:15-12:30pm: Welcome, networking, & team formationn12:30pm-2pm: Climate hackathon sprint planning meetingnWhat To Address/Build For:nChallenge #1: Carbon Capture StorageHow do we catch carbon?nWhere do we put it?nChallenge #2: Circular EconomyHow do we transition from a linear economy (Take-Make-Waste Model) to a circular economy?nWhat needs to change to make our current supply chains more sustainable & regenerative?nChallenge #3: Clean Energy TransitionHow do we transition from a fossil fuel burning world to a clean energy society?nWhat needs to be done to make renewable energy sources (solar, wind, marine, etc.) more affordable & accessible to all?nChallenge #4: Climate FinanceHow do we divest from financial institutions that support fossil fuel projects?nWhat can we do to use money as a force for good in the fight against climate change?nJudging Criteria:nImpactnHow much impact would a solution have in solving the addressed challenge?nFeasibilityn Is the solution realistic in terms of the technological, legal & other aspects?nImplementationnHow much was done on the hackathon in terms of making a real tech solution?nOriginalityn Is the solution original & creative, is it using the latest technologies?nJudges:nTBD (Techstars)nTBD (gener8tor)nTBD (Greentown Labs)nTBD (Elemental Excelerator)nTBD (SOSV)nTBD (Cleantech Open)nTBD (Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator)nForthcoming info: Rules, Resources, & PrizesnBy registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.nAbout Host: Catherine Cheng is an angel investor of 4+ years with a portfolio of 50+ investments including two successful exits of $7M each in the health tech sector. Her investments in Aptera Motors & Terraformation sparked her interest in the climate tech sector. This led her to join & graduate from the inaugural cohort of the Climate Angels Program by Climate Capital. She is recruiting 3,000 new climate investors in her fight against climate change. Will you step up & join her?nAbout 9Zero: A pioneering climate innovation hub & co-working space starting in San Francisco, will serve as a primary hub for SF Climate Week. A purposeful community. Driving connections, talent, & capital, accelerating the entire ClimateTech ecosystem.
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