Founder Showcase: Meet and Invest in the Businesses Building the Future
20 businesses. 7 industries. New investment opportunities.
Discover the founders building high-impact businesses across some of the most important industries shaping our future.
From energy and mobility to AI, food, fashion, finance and media, these businesses are tackling major environmental and social challenges and looking to scale beyond their home markets.
Businesses showcasing:
Hear directly from each founder as they take to the stage to share what they are building, the problem they are solving and the opportunity ahead.
Part of the Blue Earth Investment Forum at Climate Week NYC, this is an opportunity for Angels, Family Offices, VC Investors, corporates and partners to discover new businesses and start conversations that could lead to investment, collaboration and growth.
Showcase programme
08:00 to 09:00 | Breakfast reception
09:00 | Welcome
Guy Hayler, followed by Alex Voakes, Peak PEO.
09:30 | Founder pitches
RE ZRO, Hopcharge and BETTTER.
09:51 | Mastercard spotlight
With Helen Jackowski.
09:58 | Founder pitches
Do Epic Good, Yanaa, Permia Sensing and Earth Cubs.
10:30 | Coffee break
11:00 | In conversation with Super Organism
With Tom Quigley.
11:15 | Founder pitches
Nature Prosperity, Segura and Butterfly Air.
11:36 | In conversation with B Lab
With Marcel Fukayama.
11:50 | Founder pitches
Odqa, ROAM and Choose Planet A.
12:14 to 12:20 | Closing remarks and next steps
Venture Meetings
There will be opportunities to meet the Ventures directly, through our curated meeting service, which will be shared post registrations.
12:30 13:30 Lunch - Networking Lunch and Curated Meetings
Session breaks, with option for lunch and afternoon sessions below
13:30 - 1430 - The Next Trillion Dollars: Powering Inclusive Growth in the AI Economy
1500 - 1700 - Ecosystem Exchange: Turning AI and Sustainability Innovation into Impact
Registration
Registration is subject to approval. The core audience for this session is investors, including angels, venture capital firms and family offices, giving our ventures the best possible chance of securing funding. If you are a founder or senior leader, one of our other sessions may be more relevant.