by Amy Seidman | Clean Tech, Highlights, Impact
SOCAP16 will gather impact investors, social entrepreneurs, foundations, corporations, global nonprofits, and other valuable strangers all contributing to a vibrant marketplace for socially, environmentally and economically sustainable solutions. Join SoCap September...
by Shana Rappaport | Clean Tech, Economy, Energy, Innovation, Solar, Sustainability, Verge
‘Tis the season for year-end reflection. After all, what better way to celebrate the progress we’ve made and to begin envisioning what’s yet to come? The convergence of technologies — and of people from different sectors — is enabling and accelerating systemic...
by Shana Rappaport | Clean Tech, Energy, Innovation, Sustainability, Verge
It’s no surprise that this VERGE Accelerate startup pitch competition was one of the most highly rated keynote sessions at our VERGE SF 2014 event in October. Who doesn’t love gaining insight into the innovation surging from the entrepreneurial community and the great...
by Pierce Nahigyan | Clean Tech, Energy, Socially Responsible, Sustainability
The Rockefellers, whose name was synonymous with oil in the 19th and 20th centuries, have announced that they will be selling their investments in fossil fuels and reinvesting in clean energy. On Monday, the heirs to the Rockefeller family announced that they will...
by Shana Rappaport | Clean Tech, Consumer Brands, Sustainability, Thought Leadership, Verge
Can millennials and social networking really lead us to a sustainable future? One startup is betting its business model on “yes.” eEcosphere aims to help users discover, adopt and share actionable ideas to build a more sustainable lifestyle — providing personally...
by Amy Seidman | Clean Tech, Cleantech Open, Innovation, Noble Profit, Video, Women
Heidi Lubin, CEO of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies (HEVT) has a vision to create “high-performance, highly efficient, affordable and reliable electric motors”. Her baby is a real winner, taking the prize at several major competitions including the...