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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

Our Executive Director, David Pruner, recorded a podcast with Steven Hill, MBA, CEO of NewHydrogen. Dave and Steve delve into the dynamic ecosystem of energy and climatetech in Texas and explore how TEX-E is working to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators in the space. ????? ?? Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/g7PwyWtr #ClimateTech #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #FutureLeaders #TEXE #NewHydrogen?

Introducing intern Isaiah Jamail from the University of Houston! Isaiah is working as a Business Development Intern at CalWave Inc. a startup providing reliable, cost-effective ocean wave technologies for sustainable energy access. ?? Fun fact about Isaiah: he has been skydiving twice this year! Isaiah told us that: "Working at CalWave has opened my eyes to the “learn-as-you-go” nature of entrepreneurship. Especially given wave energy deployment is still in its infancy, a lot of the precedent is being set daily. I now see the difficulty in bringing these ideas to life, but I’m also excited to meet these challenges and help pioneer groundbreaking technology." He also says his biggest lesson so far "is the sheer amount of renewable energy that can be harnessed from our planet, waiting for innovative minds to discover how to tap into it. It’s given me a much deeper appreciation of the climatetech space and the creativity/passion required to make a contribution to a cleaner future." Join us in welcoming Isaiah! ??

Next up for our intern spotlight series we'd like to introduce Warren Weissbluth from Rice University! Warren is working as a Business Development Intern at Helix Earth Technologies. Fun Fact: Helix Earth Technologies was our 2023 TEX-E Prize winner! ?? Here's what Warren has to say about his intern experience so far: "I've been working for Helix Earth Technologies for nearly a month now, and I've become engrossed in the nuances of markets; understanding how challenging it can be to create a viable business plan for a new entrant." "I've learned the power of simple, often legacy, ideas that, when given a modern spin and some additional IP, can revolutionize fundamental industries." Warren also just climbed Mount Rainier and is pushing boundaries every day through his personal and professional pursuits! ??