7th Annual Women in Cleantech & Sustainability WCS
Event Information
About this Event
Member Notes:
- WCS Member get a 50% discount on WCS Talks Virtual Series
- Refer to the membership options here
- Become a member here
WCS Talks Virtual Series
WCS Talks kicks off this year as a series of virtual TED-style events featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories of the clean economy metamorphosis occurring all over the world. The series features both women and men from a variety of sectors sharing their perspectives and challenging our assumptions.
WCS Pitch Competition
Our startup pitch competition is the only one in the U.S. focused on spotlighting companies led by women, either as CEOs or in the C-suite. Women from six companies are selected from hundreds of applications to pitch their innovative cleantech or sustainable-focused business idea to a panel of industry leaders. Winners will enjoy a large prize pool to continue growing their business and are announced the day of the event.
About Us
Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) fosters an influential network of professionals to further the roles of women in growing the green economy and making a positive impact on the environment. Today, WCS is home to over 4,500 community members internationally, with local chapters in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles. Our members consist of all genders and range from the students and entry level professionals, to founders, C-Suite executives and investors.
WCS Talks Part Two
Pitch Competition
January 21, 2021 at 4 pm PT
Shining a spotlight on women-led startups from around the world, the third annual pitch competition features female entrepreneurs from the cleantech and sustainability industry. The winner of the competition will enjoy a large prize pool to continue growing their business, including preferential consideration to serve on a Cleantech Forum San Francisco panel, among other prizes.
Meet the Finalists
Learn more about their start-up pitch here!
Melody Brenna, CEO
Reef Life Restoration
Madeline Miller, Founder/CEO
NexTiles
Lindsey Hoell, CEO and Co-Founder
Dispatch Goods
Susan Blanchet, Founder and CEO
Origen Air Systems Ltd.
Laureen Meroueh, CEO
Alchemr
Kristin Sampayan, CEO
Opcondys, Inc.
Meet the Judges
Amy Duffuor, Principal
Prime Impact Fund
Nneka Uzoh, Director of Innovation
Elemental Excelerator
Amy Francetic, Managing Director
Buoyant Ventures
Barbara Russel, Co-Founder
CapW Global
Prizes Sponsors
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Are you a student?
We are delighted to offer discounted tickets for students. To qualify, please send a photo of your student ID with the expiration date of your ID fully visible, to info@womencleantechsustainability.org. After we verify your student status we will send you a discount code to secure your 20% student discount.
Become a Sponsor
To become a sponsor or for more information, please contact us: sponsorships@womencleantechsustainability.org
Meet our Sponsors:
Click here to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities at WCS Talks.