Clean Tech Open

As many of you know, because of comments made on Twitter, I attended an the Clean Tech Open Event in Palo Alto, CA.  Joining me was Mark and his wife Mary.  The event was a showcase for new clean technologies that are commercially viable and progressing in expansion.  To understand what Clean Tech Open is I brought in a description from their website.

"The Clean Tech Open is the world's leading clean tech business competition:

70 Semifinalists in 3 regions attend the Clean Tech Open Accelerator world class business training program, followed by two months of intensive mentoring.

12 Regional Winners each leave with cash/services worth at least $50,000 ... and meet in Silicon Valley, California for the National Finals.

One National Winner flies home with cash/services worth an additional $250,000.

That totals over $1 million in prizes, press exposure, access to capital, and extensive help in building your clean tech business.

Click Here to Learn More and Enter Now!"

After an intial presentation of the eight national esearch labratories in the area working with Clean Tech Open, we were presented with a presentation of over 30 alumni groups two minute sales pitch.  The pitch was done by the company founders, whose expertise in research but lack of public speaking background was obvious.

Some of the technology was simply astonishing.  From redwood based solar roofing (yes, I said redwood) to the first consumer electric motorcycle, a plethora of interesting and profitable companies showed their innovation.  I plan on actually showcasing many of the contestants and alumni companies in future posts, providing free PR for the individuals and possibly allowing them access to individuals that are needed at their companies.  Keep reading and checking in as I continue to show you green start-ups leading the way into tomorrow.