I just went to a volunteer event for the California Cleantech Open last night and I’ve got to say, I’m impressed. Often these kinds of things are filled with about 30% people who are sharp and will make a difference and 70% hangers-on who just want to be a part of the action. But this organization is different.
In 3 years, they’ve managed to match startups with $200 million in funding. Every person I talked to last night seemed sharp and impressive and really knew their stuff. They just signed on a half-dozen national labs to partner with their startups. If we’re really going to make a difference attacking climate change, I’m sure the solution(s) will pass through their doors in one way or another. I just hope in such an impressive crowd I can find a way to help out.