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What we’re looking to fund for Cohort 11

Elemental Excelerator

Second, our nonprofit mission: Redesigning systems at the root of the climate crisis drives our work with startups, to help fast-track the sustainable and equitable deployment of technologies the world needs to help solve climate change. Climate resilience, zero carbon, and the built environment. Climate Resilience. Zero Carbon.

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Somerville Climate Forward Celebration Recap

Greentown Labs

It was an evening filled with engaging activities where attendees participated in action stations, learned at discussion tables, and interacted with our very own startup members from Greentown Labs! A handful of our startups from Greentown Labs showcased the sustainable solutions they’re working on to fight climate change.

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The case for raising up women in climate tech

GreenBiz

They also are more equipped with the vital skills to adapt and be resilient to climate change when disaster strikes, and to influence how their communities mitigate against it. From classrooms to boardrooms. times more women and tend to start companies that focus more on making a positive contribution to society. million seed round last week.

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Meet the Innovators in Elemental Excelerator’s 9th Cohort

Elemental Excelerator

Startups are at an advantage in that they are early in their business’ lifecycle and can focus on equity both in their workforces (equity in) and in how they deploy their products or services (equity out) and scale those practices as they grow,” says Sara Chandler, our Managing Director of Equity and Access.

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What we’re looking to fund in Cohort 10

Elemental Excelerator

For Cohort 10, we’re looking for 15-20 startups from anywhere in the world focused on addressing key challenges in energy, mobility, agriculture, water, or the circular economy. Stormwater management and flood resiliency solutions. Enhanced roadway infrastructure safety, resiliency, and disaster planning.

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Climate Corps Alumni Advisory Board

EDF + Business

Prithivi Chellamuthu currently works as Senior Scientist – Curative, a biotech/healthcare startup involved in improving healthcare access to the community. Katie developed CDP’s Matchmaker program which advances the development of climate resilient infrastructure with an emphasis in social and racial equity outcomes.

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The 2020 GreenBiz 30 Under 30

GreenBiz

Others are making waves in the business world from other perches, including government, consultancies, startups and environmental justice advocacy groups. On the side, Fragos teaches a sustainability course at McGill University and offers pro bono support to help local startups and social enterprises embrace sustainability principles.