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Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our 'Sustainable Futures: Creating Climate Resilient Communities' event during #LAClimateWeek! From the insights shared by speakers to the engaging discussions sparked by our community, your involvement made this event a success. Together, we're unlocking innovative strategies to build a #climateresilient Los Angeles. ? ?? ICYMI ?? Nick Caton shared SoLa Impact's vision for community sustainability through projects like The Beehive, which focus on creating innovative infrastructure solutions. ??Jermaine Hampton highlighted Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC)’s approach to building sustainable communities by fostering collaboration among partners, driving economic development, and supporting workforce opportunities. ??Vanesa Iniguez introduced South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone (SLATE-Z)'s South LA Eco Lab initiative, which aims to build climate-resilient economies with a focus on sustainable transportation and community engagement as they celebrate their 10th anniversary. ??Emily Dinino showcased ThermoShade’s groundbreaking technology, which offers off-grid cooling solutions for urban areas, with potential applications for #LA28 and other key initiatives. ?? Carlos Gutierrez and Gunjan Siroya from Larta Institute discussed the importance of data-driven sustainability, impact capital, and partnerships in developing community-focused solutions and climate-resilient infrastructure. ?? Our panelists delved into key themes, such as climate resilience, community-based impact metrics, corporate sustainability, and climate justice. They emphasized that sustainability must be both data-driven and community-focused, and stressed the need for collaboration to drive meaningful impact at all levels. ? A special thank you to our partners, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone (SLATE-Z), and SoLa Impact, for the collaboration! We also extend our gratitude to our incredible speakers and panelists for sharing their knowledge and vision. Last, but not least, thank you to our incredible team Laura Macias, Cindy Rodriguez Mora, Danielle Pachuta, Pratika Shetty, Erin Summers, Hannah Nguyen, Judy Hsieh, MBA, Hilary Bendon, Rohit Shukla, and Julie Mai for making it all possible. ? Stay tuned for updates as we move toward Larta Institute’s #ECO24 Festival on December 9th and 10th. ? ?? Learn more: larta.org/eco ? #LartaInstitute #LAEDC #SlateZ #SoLaImpact #LAClimateWeek #Sustainability #CommunityImpact

Join us for our "Sustainable Futures: Creating Climate-Resilient Communities" event at LA Climate Week this Thursday, September 12th, to dive into the heart of sustainable solutions! Hear from a remarkable lineup of experts who are leading the charge toward a more #adaptive and #climateresilient Los Angeles. ?? Featured Speakers: ?? Nick Caton - Associate, Capital Raising/Investor Relations, SoLa Impact Nick helps raise equity for SoLa Impact's social impact real estate funds and spearheads their corporate sustainability strategy, including deploying PV solar, EV charging, and GHG emissions reporting. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Engineering from UCLA. ?? Vanesa Iniguez - South LA Eco Lab Program Manager, South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone (SLATE-Z) A passionate advocate for environmental justice, Vanesa leads efforts to create a resilient, sustainable community in South LA. With a background in environmental studies from Dartmouth and a Master's from University College London, she champions inclusive climate action in her hometown. ??Jermaine Hampton - VP of Workforce Development and Special Projects, LAEDC Jermaine brings over 13 years of experience in Workforce Development, creating award-winning programs that empower communities. He is committed to fostering innovation and resilience through his leadership and vision, recognized by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals. ??Emily Dinino - Co-Founder & CEO, ThermoShade Emily is dedicated to mitigating the effects of extreme heat. She blends her background in finance and entrepreneurship to develop sustainable solutions. She holds a BA from Vanderbilt and an MBA from UCLA Anderson. ?? Carlos Gutierrez - Chief Development Officer, Larta Institute Carlos oversees client and partner engagement, new business growth, and technology commercialization at Larta. He has pioneered strategic initiatives with leading federal agencies and global partners to support ecosystems of innovation and entrepreneurship. Carlos holds a B.S. in Marketing and Business Administration from Cal State University, Northridge, and an MBA from USC's Marshall School of Business. ?? Gunjan Siroya - Chief Solutions Officer, Larta Institute Gunjan brings over 25 years of experience in operations, sales, marketing, and business development across various industries. He advises startups on business and technology strategies, with a focus on Healthcare, MedTech, Lifesciences, Energy, Agriculture, and more. Gunjan holds an engineering degree in Electronics and has co-founded two startups focused on innovative products and managed services. ??? Date: Thursday, September 12 ?? Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST ?? Location: The Beehive, 961 E. 61st Street, Los Angeles, 90001 ?? Register now to be on the waitlist: https://lnkd.in/g4Asw-xt ?? Learn more: larta.org/eco #LartaInstitute #Sustainability #CommunityImpact #ClimateAction #GreenFuture #ClimateLeader #LAClimateWeek

Join us for our Sustainable Futures: Creating Climate-Resilient Communities event during #LAClimateWeek this Thursday, September 12th to hear from a dynamic lineup of experts who are driving innovative solutions for a more #adaptive and #climateresilient Los Angeles! ? ? Featured Speakers: Nick Caton- Associate, Capital Raising/Investor Relations, SoLa Impact Vanesa Iniguez - South LA Eco Lab Program Manager, South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone (SLATE-Z) Jermaine Hampton - VP of Workforce Development and Special Projects, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) Emily Dinino - Co-Founder & CEO, ThermoShade ? Discover how these leaders are transforming communities with groundbreaking strategies and learn how you can contribute to local climate action. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, share, and make a difference! ? ??? Date: Thursday, September 12 ?? Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST ?? Location: The Beehive, 961 E. 61st Street, Los Angeles 90001 ?? Register now to be on the waitlist: https://lnkd.in/g4Asw-xt ?? Learn more: larta.org/eco ? #LartaInstitute #LAEDC #SlateZ #SoLaImpact #LAClimateWeek #Sustainability #CommunityImpact

How can we overcome the barriers to treating neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and brain cancer? Our #HealLA 2024 cohort member Evanesc Therapeutics is tackling this challenge with their innovative wearable medical device that utilizes evanescent waves to temporarily permeate the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Founded by Mehran Matloubian, President & CEO, and Timothy Brockett, VP of Engineering, Evanesc Therapeutics addresses a significant obstacle in treating neurological diseases, where approximately 98% of small-molecule drugs and most large molecules struggle to breach the BBB. ?? By enabling temporary permeability of the BBB, Evanesc’s device unlocks the potential to deliver effective treatments for numerous neurological disorders and CNS diseases, offering hope for millions of patients. With the aging population in Los Angeles County and the worldwide rise in neurological diseases, developing new treatments is more urgent than ever. Mehran Matloubian shares, "We envision that our medical device is helping to treat millions of patients with Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders. Our device is helping the patients to recover and reduce the caregiving burden on the family members." We are proud to support Evanesc Therapeutics and their mission to revolutionize neurological disease treatment. ?? HealLA provides a free, nine-month accelerator program aimed at nurturing and scaling innovations that address healthcare insecurity, inequities, and lack of preventive care. The HealLA Bioscience and Healthcare Accelerator is supported by esteemed partners such as the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), U.S. Small Business Administration), Gilead Sciences, The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, BioscienceLA, Cedars-Sinai, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, UCLA Technology Development Group, Biocom California, MedTech Color, Consortium for Technology & Innovation in Pediatrics, California State University, Los Angeles, City of Hope, BioLabs, Rio Hondo College, Alliance for Southern California Innovation, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Keck Graduate Institute, WuXi Biologics. Learn more about the HealLA Bioscience and Healthcare Accelerator: https://lnkd.in/gi94ZB_f? Discover the 2024 HealLA cohort: https://lnkd.in/gKRdHdzm #NeurologicalDisorders #BloodBrainBarrier #MedicalInnovation #Alzheimers #Parkinsons #Healthcare #HealLA

?? How can we build an #adaptive and #climateresilient Los Angeles? Join Larta Institute alongside Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone (SLATE-Z), and SoLa Impact for an insightful event focused on #ClimateResilience and #Adaptation. Discover how these organizations are leading the way with innovative strategies and impactful initiatives. This is your opportunity to get involved—share your insights, address your community’s needs, and help set priorities for local leaders. ??? Date: Thursday, September 12 ?? Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST ?? Location: The Beehive, 961 E. 61st Street, Los Angeles 90001 ? Register now: https://lnkd.in/g4Asw-xt As part of the lead-up to Larta Institute’s #ECO24 Festival, this event serves as a platform for collaborative action toward a sustainable future. Stay tuned for updates on speakers and more event details! ?? Learn more: larta.org/eco #LartaInstitute #LAEDC #SlateZ #SoLaImpact #LAClimateWeek #Sustainability #CommunityImpact

At Capacity! ?? Join the Waitlist for an insightful event on Climate Resilience! ?? ? Thank you for your overwhelming response! Our event exploring #ClimateResilience and #Adaptation for Los Angeles is now at full capacity. But don't worry – you can still be part of the conversation! ? Join the waitlist now to stay updated on availability and make sure you don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with Larta Institute, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), and SoLa Impact as we discuss impactful initiatives for a more sustainable LA. ? ?? Date: Thursday, September 12 ?? Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST ?? Location: The Beehive, 961 E. 61st Street, Los Angeles 90001 ?? Waitlist here: https://lnkd.in/g4Asw-xt ? Hosted by Larta Institute and LA Climate Week, this event is part of the lead-up to Larta Institute’s #ECO24 Festival, a multidisciplinary gathering for innovation and sustainability. Learn more at: larta.org/eco ? We hope to see you there!

?? SPOTLIGHT ON CLEARFLAME ?? FOCUSING ON IMPACT: FOOD, WATER & ENERGY SYSTEMS At Larta Institute, we are convinced that combining science, technology, human ingenuity, and community effort can offer genuine solutions to our planet’s most pressing issues. Through our strategic impact focus on Food, Water & Energy Systems, we are harnessing the power of our programs, ecosystems, and funding to foster resilience and adaptation solutions in response to climate change. Today, we spotlight ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a company revolutionizing the trucking and industrial sectors by replacing diesel fuel with low-carbon renewable liquid fuels. Co-founded by BJ Johnson, Ph.D., CEO, and Julie Blumreiter, Ph.D., CTO, ClearFlame Engine Technologies has developed innovative technology that modifies existing diesel engines to run on clean, renewable fuels such as ethanol and methanol. Diesel engines are vital to global industries like agriculture, transportation, and mining, yet they are a major source of carbon emissions. In the U.S. alone, diesel trucks account for approximately 10% of all CO2 emissions, generating 472 million metric tons annually. ClearFlame Engine Technologies's technology offers a solution that significantly reduces these emissions while maintaining the performance and cost advantages of traditional diesel engines. By adapting diesel engines to use cleaner, renewable fuels, ClearFlame is helping pave the way toward a sustainable future without compromising the power and efficiency required by critical industries. Dive into our 2023 Impact Report to learn more about our programs and the companies leading the charge. ?? Read our 2023 Impact Report: larta.org/impact ?? Follow us on Instagram: https: https://lnkd.in/enNFCWUn ?? Signup for our mailing list: https://lnkd.in/gtcdE6J2 #LowCarbonFuels #RenewableEnergy #SustainableTransportation #ClimateSolutions #SDG7 #SDG13

What does #climateresilience and #adaptation look like for Los Angeles? ?? Join Larta Institute, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), and SoLa Impact for an insightful event where you'll discover how our organizations are addressing this critical challenge through innovative initiatives and impactful work. This is not just a learning opportunity; it's a platform for you to voice your thoughts, share your community's needs, and express what you hope local leaders will prioritize. ??? Date: Thursday, September 12 ?? Time: 9:30AM–12:30PM PST ?? Location: The Beehive, 961 E. 61st Street, Los Angeles 90001 ? REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/g4Asw-xt This gathering is the third in an event series leading to Larta Institute’s #ECO24 Festival. ECO is a multidisciplinary festival and ecosystem gathering designed to foster innovation for a sustainable planet. Our event in Los Angeles serves as a crucial platform for learning, collaboration, and practical solutions. Learn more at: larta.org/eco Stay tuned for the announcement of our lineup of speakers and more exciting details. ? REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/g4Asw-xt LA Climate Week

?? SPOTLIGHT ON ECOVATIVE | FOCUSING ON IMPACT: NATURE PRESERVATION & REPAIR At Larta Institute, we are convinced that combining science, technology, human ingenuity, and community effort can offer genuine solutions to our planet’s most pressing issues. Through our strategic impact focus on Nature Preservation and Repair, we are harnessing the power of our programs, ecosystems, and funding to reverse environmental damage and secure a sustainable planet for generations to come. Today, we spotlight Ecovative - the mycelium technology company, a pioneer in using biology to solve fundamental human needs at industrial scales and in consumer applications. Co-founded by Eben Bayer, CEO, and Gavin McIntyre, Director of Business Development, Ecovative is growing better materials by leveraging the power of mycelium to create category-defining products. From leather-like textiles to sustainable packaging and high-performance foams for apparel and beauty, Ecovative is at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Ecovative has been widely recognized for its technical and environmental contributions by organizations like the World Economic Forum and in the media, including Wired Magazine, Forbes, and Time. As Gavin McIntyre, Co-Founder, explains, “It’s important not just to get money, but to get smart money that’s well-aligned with your technology.” Dive into our 2023 Impact Report to learn more about our programs and the companies leading the charge. ?? Read our 2023 Impact Report: larta.org/impact ?? Follow us on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gSBs934x ?? Signup for our mailing list: larta.org/newsletter #NaturePreservation #SustainableInnovation #Biomaterials #MyceliumTechnology #SDG2 #SDG12 #SDG13

Congratulations to our current #HealLA cohort company inTandem Health’s CEO Paul Hoffman for being featured in Becker's Healthcare Podcast! inTandem Health is a digitally-enabled, one-to-one support infrastructure that brings condition-based communities together into one centralized platform that allows health systems to manage peer mentor support at scale, improve experience and outcomes, while increasing retention and growth. Larta Institute proudly supports inTandem Health through the 2024 #HealLA program in partnership with LA BioSpace. ?? Listen to the podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/gyRVjz7f Learn more about the #HealLA program: https://larta.org/heal/ ?? Sign up for our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gtcdE6J2