NYC ClimateTech.connect

5:30 - 6:00pm Refreshments and networking reception

6:00 - 6:10pm Introductions, Melissa Roth, Partner, Withum

6:10 - 6:15pm Investor Introductions, David Hemenway, Founder, Angel Nest

Investor Panel:
-Peter Fusaro, Founder & Investor, Wall Street Green Summit
-Amar Pradhan, Partner & Investor, Mobility Impact Partners
-Hewson Baltzell, President, COO & Investor, Helios Exchange
-Ed Sappin, Managing Partner & Investor, Sappin Global
-Kunal Sawarkar, Distinguished Engineer, Chief AI Scientist, & Investor. IBM
-Fernando Gomez-Baquero, Phd, Director of Runway & Spinouts, Cornell Tech Strategies


6:15 - 7:30pm Guest Presenters

- Rodrigo Garcia, Co-Founder & CEO, Suyana Climate Insurance
- Rimas Gulbinas, Founder & CEO, Abisko Sustainability
- Marcelino Alvarez, Founder, Photon Marine

-Adam Roeske, Co-Founder and CEO, Clean Commodity Exchange

7:30 - 8:00 Networking

Suyana Climate Insurance

Suyana Climate Insurance is a pioneering insurtech company leveraging satellite data, sensor networks, and advanced machine learning to deliver scalable, multi-peril climate insurance for vulnerable communities and businesses in Latin America and beyond. Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Suyana offers parametric insurance solutions that replace cumbersome claims processes with rapid, automatic payouts triggered by objective climate thresholds such as drought conditions, wave heights, or flood risks. Their tailored products protect smallholder farmers, fishermen, and other at-risk groups by embedding affordable weather insurance directly into financial services and bank loans. https://suyana.finance

Abisko Sustainability

Abisko Sustainability is an innovative platform designed to streamline global sustainability reporting, local regulatory compliance, and de-carbonization across large real estate portfolios. With advanced modules for emissions tracking, energy data centralization, and regulatory alignment, Abisko enables property owners, asset managers, and sustainability teams to intuitively manage performance, meet city and state mandates such as BERDO and Local Law 97, and plan for deep carbon reductions across diverse asset types. https://abisko.io

​Photon Marine

Photon Marine is a forward-thinking company dedicated to driving efficiency and sustainability in marine transportation. By partnering with the nation's top boat builders, Photon Marine is pioneering the adoption of electric propulsion technology to preserve the planet's waterways and oceans. Their innovative 300 HP electric propulsion systems represent a major advancement in reducing the environmental footprint of marine vessels, supporting cleaner, greener maritime operations. With a focus on sustainability and technological excellence, Photon Marine is positioned at the forefront of the electric marine revolution, delivering solutions that benefit both the industry and the environment. http://photonmarine.com

​Clean Commodity Exchange

Clean Commodity Exchange, a newly launched marketplace dedicated to the global trade of sustainably sourced raw materials, today announced its official debut. The platform is designed to enhance transparency, traceability, and efficiency across supply chains by connecting producers, traders, and buyers committed to environmental responsibility. Through its proprietary trading infrastructure and data-driven certification system, Clean Commodity Exchange aims to set new standards for ethical sourcing and carbon accountability in the commodities sector. The exchange will initially focus on metals, agricultural inputs, and renewable energy credits, with plans to expand to additional markets in 2026. https://www.ccegrp.com/