Tech Lemonade 6

Joules Accelerator

Explore how bold grid ideas move from concept to scale - and the role that catalytic funding and corporate support plays in that journey.

Honeywell - Headquarters

Tech Lemonade 6 showcases the newest energy and grid-technology innovators from Cohorts 15 and 16, offering a fast-paced look at emerging solutions shaping the future of the sector. Alongside founder pitches, the program features candid panels with venture capital and strategic investment leaders who will share how they evaluate early-stage opportunities and what startups can do to strengthen readiness for funding. <h3>Agenda</h3>1:00 | Doors Open – Arrive &amp; Check-In, Networking2:00 | Welcome &amp; Introductions<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwilliamrutledge" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwilliamrutledge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ryan Rutledge</a>, Executive Director; Joules Accelerator </li></ul>2:05 | Keynote: Honeywell's Vision of the Future Grid<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjlanker" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjlanker" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chris Lanker</a>, Vice President &amp; General Manager, Smart Energy, Americas, Industrial Automation; Honeywell Technologies</li></ul>2:25 | Startup Pitch Session 1<ul><li>Magnefy - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkao-sfbay/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephkao-sfbay/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joseph Kao</a>, Founder &amp; CEO</li><li>Solitude Labs - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kawiecki/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kawiecki/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Daniel Kawiecki</a>, Founder &amp; COO</li><li>Scenergy - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongroenewold" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongroenewold" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jason Groenewold</a>, Co-Founder</li><li>Every Electric - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wang-9959688b" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-wang-9959688b" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Andrew Wang</a>, Co-Founder &amp; CEO </li></ul>2:45 | Death Valley: Funding the Future Grid <ul><li>Moderated by: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saba-khalid11" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saba-khalid11" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Saba Khalid</a>, Director of Technical Strategy and Growth; Joules Accelerator</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbielas" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbielas" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Marc Bielas</a>, Founder &amp; Fmr. SE Ventures; Stealth</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-sabbagh" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-sabbagh" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Susanna Sabbagh</a>, Executive Director; Halliburton Labs</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-m-johnson-72387639" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-m-johnson-72387639" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kristina Johnson</a>, Co-Founder and Managing Partner; Catalyzer Ventures</li></ul>3:30 | Startup Pitch Session 2<ul><li>Causergy - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/per-nilsson-8b204824" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/per-nilsson-8b204824" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Per Nisson</a>, Founder &amp; CEO</li><li>EcoPhi - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebrahim-balouji-ph-d-ph-d-77930560" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebrahim-balouji-ph-d-ph-d-77930560" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ebrahim Balouji</a>, Founder &amp; CEO </li><li>Path Power - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnmburns" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnmburns" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shawn Burns</a>, Fractional Commercial Lead</li><li>Pila Energy - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-ashman" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-ashman" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cole Ashman</a>, Co-Founder &amp;CEO</li></ul>3:50 | Pardon the Interconnection<ul><li>Moderated by: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sledd-b3845a24" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sledd-b3845a24" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Adam Sledd</a>, Executive Director, Dominion Energy Innovation Center</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-king" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-king" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mary King</a>, SVP, Venture; Aligned Climate Capital</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonamvelani" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonamvelani" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sonam Velani</a>, Co-Founder &amp; Managing Partner; Streetlife Ventures</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rogers-62248128" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-rogers-62248128" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ben Rogers</a>, Venture Partner; Clean Energy Ventures</li></ul>4:35 | Announcing Cohort 17 and Closing Remarks 4:45 | Networking, Refreshments, and Light Hors D’oeuvres6:45 | Event Concludes <h3>With generous support from:</h3>NC IDEA Foundation, Duke Energy, Honeywell, &amp; UNC Charlotte's EPIC

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