There is no shortage of innovative ideas to help address the effects of climate change. But how does something progress from a clever idea to a scalable solution that can make a meaningful impact?
Join us for a conversation with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator and the founder of two of their supported organizations, SEED and TBM-Designs, to learn more.
LACI - Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
LACI is a private non-profit organization helping to accelerate the commercialization of clean technologies and ensuring an inclusive green economy by unlocking innovation, transforming markets, and enhancing community. Founded as a cluster-driven economic development initiative by the City of Los Angeles and its Department of Water & Power (LADWP), LACI is recognized as one of the most innovative business incubators in the world by UBI. Learn more.
SEED - Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development
How do you address food security and reduce agriculture’s impact on climate change? SEED’s strategy has a twofold objective: promote soil regeneration through an efficient, user-intuitive product and create resiliency and economic growth through food production. SEED customers are “conscious consumers” interested in growing plants in various configurations while providing a benefit to communities in need. Learn more.
TBM Designs
TBM Designs is an innovator, reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment. Its InVert™ self-shading window system takes no energy to save energy, using thermo-bimetal pieces sealed inside a standard double-paned window cavity, reflecting heat away from the building, and reducing energy demand and costs by 25%. InVert is biophilic, connecting to nature and providing occupants an outside view. InVert allows significant daylighting and full-color spectrum through the window, even when actively shading, maximizing human wellness, increasing employee productivity. Architects, developers, and designers can now spec this smart product for retrofits or new building projects. Learn more.
About Our Speakers
Mayte Sanchez - Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
Mayta Sanchez is the Director of Energy at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, where she oversees energy programs and partnerships to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of clean energy technologies. Prior to LACI, Mayte worked as the Senior State Affairs Liaison at the California Independent System Operator, advancing initiatives that supported California’s clean electric grid transition. Mayte began her work in energy staffing the Utilities and Energy Committee in the California State Assembly, where she also led a coalition that passed the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing Program. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Pitzer College.
Sabrina Williams - SEED
Sabrina Williams is CEO of SEED, where she draws on her background in architecture, law and urban planning along with 25 years of experience working in 40 states as a community organizer advancing social justice. In 2000, Sabrina founded a nonprofit to address sustainability and food security in low-income neighborhoods, and challenged ordinances and public housing policies that restricted gardening and urban farming. She built a DIY automatic irrigation system for community food system workshops in South Los Angeles and Cuba, before founding SEED in 2019 as a benefit corporation -- to democratize IoT in agriculture. Her super powers are perfect pie crusts and vocal harmonies.
Karen Sabath - TBM Designs
After a successful career in finance that had her serving as President of Blackrock’s Mutual Fund Group, Karen transitioned to a career that allowed her to follow her true passion, sustainability. As both an active and passive investor in private ventures, Karen has been involved with businesses and initiatives that are designed to dramatically reduce carbon emissions. Karen graduated cum laude from Princeton with an economics degree and earned a certificate in Sustainability from Columbia's Earth Institute. She is an avid beekeeper, president of environmental organization, Bedford 2030 and eats chocolate every single day.
This event is free for AWWEE members and up to two additional guests. Non-member registration is $20