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What a day at Energy Tech Market! 300+ energy innovators came together for dynamic discussions on Offshore Ocean Technologies, Carbon Management, Industrial Monitoring, Stakeholder Engagement and Geothermal energy. The momentum for energy innovation is stronger than ever! A special thank you to Susan Harper, Consul General of Canada in Dallas, for her support and for championing cross-border collaboration in energy innovation. Grateful to our Canadian partners for their support in showcasing cutting-edge startups, and to our Geothermal sponsors for championing the next frontier of sustainable energy. Your contributions helped make this event a success! Grateful to our speakers, moderators, and attendees for bringing the conversations to life. Juliana Garaizar, Jason Ethier, Nada Ahmed , Payal Patel , April Coker , Rhiannon Parker, Jason Beck, Matt Adams , Lafayette Herring, Jan Boshoff, Steve Barrett , Jonah Margulis, Chad Collett, Desmond Greene, Lars Samuelsson, Kent Johnson , Ted Pardee, Anwar Sadek, Ph.D. , Graham Provost, Tim Ong , Erika Salmenvaara, Juan Munoz, Thomas Smith, Matt Walls, Vladimir Stroganov, Steve Krase, Prutha Atre, Brad Morrison, Torsten Kolind ACOA - APECA Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada techNL Energy NL Opportunities New Brunswick Innovation PEI Invest Nova Scotia Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Government of Nova Scotia Dwayne Hopkins Hephae Energy Technology NOV D-Tech Rotary Steerable SCV Valve, LLC Gallant Geothermal Rising SPE Geothermal Technical Section - GTTS Elizabeth Cambre #EnergyTechMarket #CERAWeek2025 #ScaleUpHub #techNL #IndustrialMonitoring #EnergyInnovation #CleanTech #SUH_Houston #AtlanticGrowth #CroissanceAtlantique

In case you missed it at CERAWeek: The Energy Tech Nexus Cofounders: Juliana Garaizar, Jason Ethier, and Nada Ahmed sat down for a fast paced interview from the floor of the Innovation Agora with Warren Spiwak. Today’s interview included how ETN is supporting #entrepreneurs, #investors, and even serves as source of access to cutting edge opportunities for #corporations who want to collaborate. We also talked about the big GRAND OPENING of ETN as they continue to expand here in Houston, as well as, internationally. Want to get involved? Last year, the ETN Pilothon Event included 47 parenting startups, 36 Pilothon Pitches, and over 500 attendees. This year ETN is doing it again with the theme of “Innovation for Impact”. The announcement of ETN’s 2025 Pilothon & Showcase is confirmed to be happening on September 16th. Follow them to learn more!

We're excited to share our first "Impact Report". At Energy Tech Nexus, we set out to do more than support energy and carbontech startups—we built an ecosystem where startup founders, investors, and industry leaders could collaborate, scale, and drive real impact in the energy transition. Our 2024 Impact Report tells the story of what we’ve built in our first year: ? How we’re breaking barriers to capital, mentorship, and global markets ? Our approach to building a founder-led, results-driven energy community ? Real-world impact—funding raised, pilots launched, and connections made ? Milestones that shaped our journey—from launching HEETA to global expansion ? What’s next in 2025 as we continue to scale our impact A huge thank you to our members, partners, and investors—your dedication is powering the future of energy innovation. ?? Read the full report on our website. Link in comments. Jason Ethier Juliana Garaizar Nada Ahmed Sana Hasan SAHAR UL ARSH Alina Farid #ETNImpact2024 #EnergyInnovation #CarbonTech #ScalingImpact #FounderLed #EnergyTransition

We're excited to share that our Partner?Tasha Seitz is an editor and contributor to the new book "An Introduction to Early-Stage Impact Investing" from Edward Elgar Publishing later this month. This book provides a comprehensive overview of early-stage impact investing, discussing best practices and?providing practical advice for purpose-driven startup investing. Learn more and pre-order the book here:?https://lnkd.in/giYNmSEi

“Every field is a tech field,”?says the Center for Inclusive Computing’s Carla E. Brodley. That’s why CIC is working with universities to offer integrated majors—so that more students, whether they’re focused on studying biology or English, can access the computer science education they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.?

The future of circularity is digital. ? According to a 2024 study, consumers are spending nearly half their apparel budget on resale items - with most Gen Z and Millennial buyers shopping online. ?? Now, software tools like Archive are stepping in to unlock the secondhand e-commerce opportunity for brands. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eieXrYXy #EnergizeInsights #CircularEconomy #ReCommerce #ClimateSoftware

?? One Year of Building Thunderlizards In just one year, Energy Tech Nexus has become a global hub for Energy and Carbontech Founders, laser-focused on accelerating the world’s energy transition. ?? The Numbers Speak for Themselves: ?78 companies across 90+ members ?69 events totaling over 2,277 hours of impactful community engagement ?A network of 275 registered community supporters, amplifying innovation and collaboration From day one, we set out to create a founder-led, results-oriented community powered by data and AI. Together, we’ve fostered authentic connections between innovators, investors, and partners dedicated to tackling the energy trilemma head-on. 2024 was transformational—not just for us, but for the energy ecosystem. None of this would be possible without our passionate founders, members, investors, and community partners. Your drive, vision, and collaboration have laid the groundwork for what’s to come. ?? Looking Ahead to 2025: The momentum is unstoppable. As we step into the new year, we’re doubling down on our mission to connect and empower innovators. With every collaboration, every breakthrough, and every opportunity, we’re reshaping the future of clean energy innovation. Thank you to all our members, allies, and supporters for believing in the mission. Here’s to even greater impact in 2025 and beyond! ?? Juliana Garaizar Jason Ethier Nada Ahmed Advanced Ionics AISPEX ALLY Energy Anessa AQUOSMIC AtmoSpark Technologies Inc. BiaTech Corporation CarbonForge Cavern Energy Storage Cemvita Inc. Claritycastle, Inc Climate Bonds Initiative CLS Wind Cool Edge Bits Inc. Digital Wildcatters Dsider Dynamik Fluid Power eDNAtec ELC Fine Art Energy AI Solutions LLC Energy Underground EnergyGigs Excipio Energy Fysikes Biosolutions Gazelle Ecosolutions GRi Simulations Inc. GS VORTEX SYSTEMS Hertha Metals Inc. HEXAspec

The Social Impact Investing panel at Texas Venture Fest, Oct 3rd Houston Edition delivered powerful insights on how innovative investment strategies can drive both financial returns and social change. Moderated by LaGina R H., the discussion featured Erik Ibarra Kiley Summers, Phillip Yates, and Juliana Garaizar, who shared their experiences on blending profit with purpose to create lasting impact in communities. We have a full day of discussions to follow! Check out the program for the rest of the day ?? https://lnkd.in/gSz-DEAZ ??We’re so blessed to have Evelyn Cepeda of Desertivity documenting this special event on social media for us today, stay tuned for more updates ? #TexasVentureFest #SocialImpact #HoustonInnovation #ImpactInvesting

What a milestone! ?? We are beyond proud to officially open Energy Tech Nexus in downtown Houston on Tuesday, September 10, with a thunderclap ?and an overwhelming response pouring in from across the ecosystem. Our launch day was nothing short of spectacular—filled with meaningful connections, vibrant conversations, and a clear sense that this is the start of something transformative. After receiving the City Proclamation from Mayor Joaquin Martinez , it's clear that the energy community recognizes the importance of what we're building here. Over 520 passionate founders, investors, and industry leaders joined us, surpassing our expectations and filling the room with electric enthusiasm. The event was more than just a launch—it was a statement that innovation in energy is not only happening in Houston, but it’s thriving. So, what’s Nex(us)? We’re building a platform that goes beyond just one event. Energy Tech Nexus is about creating a lasting impact—empowering founders, fostering collaboration, and driving the energy transition forward. The launch was a celebration of what's next for clean energy and the incredible solutions that are being created right here. Gratitude is at the heart of this day. To everyone who helped bring this vision to life, who contributed their energy and ideas—thank you??. The journey is just beginning, and with so many mentions and positive feedback across the media, we're excited for the world to know what we’re doing here. Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in clean energy innovation. ??? Houston Energy and Climate Week Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week Juliana Garaizar Jason Ethier Nada Ahmed Payal Patel Jesse Martinez #EnergyTechNexus #WhatsNext #HoustonEnergy #CleanEnergyInnovation #ClimateInnovation #ETNGrandOpening #ittakesavillage

What an incredible day! On Tuesday, we launched Energy Tech Nexus in downtown Houston—with the biggest event I’ve ever hosted — alongside Juliana and Nada. It was amazing to see and feel the support from the ecosystem, both from here in Houston and beyond. We had set a modest target of 250 attendees, but we were thrilled to welcome over 520 people over the course of eight hours! The energy and excitement in the room was palpable all day. Highlights included: - City Proclamation from Joaquin Martinez, facilitated by Jesse Martinez - Speakers bringing unique perspectives, with Joey Sanchez running the show - Michael Lee to close us out with a brilliant keynote - A seamless Pilotathon where we had 25 startups pitch their business to the audience, with Jon Nordby and Michelle Torelli, MS keeping us on schedule - A vibrant Startup Showcase that was buzzing so much, we had to double the A/V levels for the Pilotathon so founders could be heard! This is only the beginning. We’ve already continued the momentum through the week, partnering with incredible events like Electric AI Day, Beyond the Grid: Maximizing Additionality in Corporate Renewable Energy Purchases, Café y Clima: Latam x Houston Climate Innovation, and coming up this Friday — Climate Vine. A huge thank you to everyone who made this launch such a success. The show would not have happened with out Payal Patel's immeasurable support, or without the support team of Poppin Parties and Krystal Williams. Special thanks to: Jacob Stiller on AV, Lee Bond behind hand the lens, Morris Chen, Recy Swan Ali Syed Dev Motiram Jose Chairez, Michelle Williams, Tiffanie Tovar, Aman Sohail, Kent Johnson, Brenna Groenemann, Regina Garcia Perez, Charles Ofili, Yarissa Yerena Eoin Doyle, Daniel Lugo, Dalia Lopez, Andre Sison, T. Paresh P., Joanne Salih. Additional thanks to Scott Case, Jason Beck, Dougal Cameron and Sandra Emiola, and Ryan LeVasseur for making our after-party memorable for the founders and VIPs who participated in the program. And for Sana Hasan who keeps our team's content game on point through it all. #EnergyTechNexus #EnergyTransition #Innovation #Pilotathon #HoustonEnergy #StartupShowcase #ClimateInnovation