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Calling all students, entrepreneurs and energy innovators! Ready to connect with like-minded peers over dinner? Our November Free Excellent Energy Dinner (FEED) lineup brings free networking events to Texas campuses: ?? Rice University - Nov 7 ?? Prairie View A&M University - Nov 14 ?? Texas A&M University - Nov 20 Share ideas, build relationships, and shape the future of energy while enjoying a delicious meal! #EnergyInnovation #TEX-E #Networking #Sustainability #TexasEnergy #StudentEntrepreneurs

Energy connections ?? climate conversations! Our Free Excellent Energy Dinner (FEED) initiative kicked off this week at University of Houston with an incredible turnout! The evening brought together brilliant minds passionate about addressing the dual challenge: the tension between energy and climate. Through meaningful connections and dynamic discussions, we're building a community committed to tackling one of our generation's biggest challenges! Special thanks to Marcus Stewart, MBA, MS, Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, our incredible UH Fellows, and The Energy Coalition at the University of Houston for making the FEED dinner a success! ?? #TEXE #CleanEnergy #UHouston #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #DualChallenge

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What an incredible weekend at our 3rd annual TEX-E Bootcamp for Climatetech Entrepreneurship! We were thrilled to welcome over 100 attendees, including students from our partner schools and others across the country, university faculty & staff, founders, and corporate leaders. The energy and passion for innovation in the climatetech space is undeniable! This event could not have been possible without the support of our partners Greentown Labs, Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, our small but mighty team (David Pruner, Julia Johansson, Isaiah B. Hughes) and our corporate sponsors. Thank you to Dominic C. of ExxonMobil, Aimee DiTommaso of Archaea Energy, and Mussadiq Akram of CenterPoint Energy for speaking and kicking off the weekend with energy! We would like to extend a very special thank you to Bill Aulet and Ben Soltoff for their dedication to TEX-E's mission. The students got to learn from Bill himself as he taught Disciplined Entrepreneurship, signed students’ copies, and truly inspired the next generation of climatetech entrepreneurs. ?? We’re also beyond grateful to our incredible judges (Dev Motiram, Aleida Rios, James Henahan, Neal Dikeman, Ed Rios) and mentors (Rajeev Agnihotri, Nisha Desai, Shobhana Mani, R. Dylan Cooper, Mark Arnold, Philip Bouchard). Your expertise and guidance were invaluable and set the student teams up for success on Sunday. The caliber of our student participants was nothing short of impressive—though not surprising! In just 24 hours, they identified problems, developed solutions, and pitched full business plans. Congratulations to BioFuels Express, the winning team from Prairie View A&M University, University of Houston, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Houston Community College, and Texas A&M University, for taking home the win and our first-ever TEX-E Champion Jerseys! ???? This weekend was a testament to the power of collaboration, passion, and innovative thinking. We can’t wait to see what these talented individuals will accomplish next! Let us know your highlights from this weekend in the comments ??

If you missed our Entrepreneurship Bootcamp application deadline, don't worry—we still have a few spots remaining! Last-call deadline is Sunday, Sept 8th 11:59pm CT. ?? Greentown Labs, Houston ?? Sept, 20 - 22nd 2024 ?? Apply: https://lnkd.in/gQThY2ur Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, The University of Texas at Austin, Prairie View A&M University, Rice University, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, Greentown Labs No cost to attend!

As universities across the country kick off the school year, we're extending the application deadline for our Climatetech Entrepreneurship Bootcamp! Join us at Greentown Labs Houston for an intensive, hands-on experience led by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor and best-selling author Bill Aulet. Meet like-minded students from across the country, find your co-founder, hear from top industry leaders and so much more. This bootcamp is packed with everything you need to bring your startup vision to life! Tag a friend who should apply, and let us know in the comments once you've submitted your application.?? ?? New Deadline: Sunday, September 1st at 11:59 PM CT ?? Location: Greentown Labs Houston ?? Dates: September 20th - 22nd, 2024 ?? Apply: https://lnkd.in/gAB9xcFV Open to all enrolled university students (not limited to Texas). Not a student? DM us to find out how you can get involved! Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, Rice University, Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, The University of Texas at Austin #StudentOpportunities #Entrepreneurship #Climatetech #Innovation

Join TEX-E at the Inaugural Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week from Sept. 9th - 15th, 2024. We are proud to be supporters for the first-ever Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week! The week will be packed with exciting panel discussions, networking events, and research showcases across the energy and climatetech industry. ?? We invite the community to join us Wednesday, Sept. 11th as we co-host the Daytime Climate Impact Event alongside Greentown Labs. TEX-E is brining in our partner schools to present the cutting-edge research being done across their campuses! (Rice University, Prairie View A&M University, University of Houston, Texas A&M University, The University of Texas at Austin) ?? Be sure to check out all the sessions lined up for the week: https://lnkd.in/gzw3w-kB We hope to see both new and familiar faces throughout the week!

To wrap up our TEX-E Intern Spotlight Series we'd like to introduce Diego Rico! Diego is a student at Rice University majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He loves to ski and is planning on skiing in different countries all over the world! ?? He is the Marketing and Website Upgrade Intern at Corrolytics. Here are some learnings he shared with us from his time at Corrolytics so far: "The most significant lesson I've learned through my time at Corrolytics so far has been to be unafraid to communicate frequently and openly. By expressing my thoughts with the Corrolytics team, I continue to learn valuable insights into the nature of entrepreneurship and the climate industry. It has helped me understand that climate challenges will be solved by those who are willing to learn from others and collaborate to achieve a greater goal." ????This real-world experience has also shown him first hand what entrepreneurship is like: "Working closely with the founders at Corrolytics has shown me that despite innovation and preparedness, the journey of an entrepreneur is often uncertain and brings both great challenges and successes. This is especially true in climate tech, as founders and innovators work tirelessly to bring their solutions to life." Join us in welcoming Diego to the TEX-E community! ??

Introducing TEX-E intern Ramona Mahmoudkhani from The University of Texas at Austin.?? Ramona is Biosfera's Marketing and Web Design Intern this summer. Biosfera works to convert waste carbon dioxide from industrial processes into valuable products such as rubber, plastics and solvents. Fun fact about Ramona: She goes to the International Jazz Festival in Montreal every year! ?? Here's what she has to say about the internship so far: "Working at Biosfera has taught me all aspects of business. I have learned how to lead and grow a successful business through marketing, finance, and client relations. Biosfera has taught me how to navigate a competitive market in an industry that is changing every day." She also shared a key lessons she has learned: "The most significant lesson I have learned so far is the power of connecting with those you interact with. This has influenced my perspective because it has made me realize the importance of collective actions towards the industry's goals." Welcome to the TEX-E community, Ramona!

We are excited to announce that applications for our 3rd annual Climatetech Entrepreneurship Bootcamp are now open! ?? Take the chance to kickstart you entrepreneurial journey and learn the steps towards launching a successful climatetech startup. The course is taught by Bill Aulet, MIT professor and author of best-seller "Disciplined Entrepreneurship." From lectures to group pitch projects and keynote speakers from the energy transition industry, you won't want to miss it! Refer your peers and let us know once you've applied in the comments.?? DEADLINE EXTENDED: Students must apply by Sunday, September 1st at 11:59 PM CT* ??Greentown Labs Houston ?? September 20th - 22nd 2024 ??https://lnkd.in/ggMuV8nc *Applicants must be enrolled university students (not required to be in Texas) *Not a student? DM us to see how you can get involved! Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, Rice University, Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, The University of Texas at Austin #Climatetech #Entrepreneurship #Startup #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #Innovation