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We're excited to be a part of the BioMADE community! BioMADE is a Federally funded Institute, whose mission is to build a sustainable, domestic, end-to-end bioindustrial manufacturing ecosystem. Valorizing biomass waste as feedstock for manufacturing is a key focus for the Institute, and something that aligns directly with what we're building at florrent. We look forward to connecting with fellow members, industry partners, and experts within the network. #biomass #biomanufacturing #florrent #ThroughPowerWeEmpower

There was a lot going on here in Boston last week with various Juneteenth Celebrations, the 50th Anniversary of Busing, and the Boston Celtics Rolling Championship Parade! These events and the recent articles on the further reduction of investments in Black #entrepreneurs reminded me of how far Black people have come here in the US and how far we still have to go... At the beginning of May, I had the pleasure of moderating a "Debunking Myths & Diversifying Portfolios" Panel/Workshop at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) International Growth Forum (IGF) in Denver: - Kerry Bowie, General Partner, Malaika Ventures, and Executive Director, Browning the Green Space (BGS) - Moderator - Ryan D. Taylor, Associate, Azolla Ventures  - Danya Hakeem, Vice President of Portfolio, Elemental Excelerator - Martha Montoya, CEO, Agtools Inc. - Jose LaSalle, Founder & CEO, florrent - Drew Reid, Co-Founder & CEO, Maple Materials - Aumri Esdaille, Vice President, Energy Impact Partners I facilitated a redux of a "3 Myths" session that my friend and partner, Julianne Zimmerman of Adasina Social Capital and Malaika Ventures, did virtually with me for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) CEO/ Investor Fireside Chat back in the fall of 2020 at the height of the pandemic. We had three lightning rounds fielded by both an entrepreneur and investor quickly debunking 3 myths that cause investors to "suboptimize" their practices and portfolios: 1. “the pipeline problem” 2. “can’t find talent” 3. “too high risk” As part of joining the Autodesk Foundation’s Inclusive Climate Innovation Initiative (ICII) we (BGS) are looking at "The need for data on investment gaps and underrepresentation in climate tech." We know that the numbers are woefully low for women, African Americans, and other people of color in general, but we would like to have a better understanding of what those numbers look like specifically in the #climatetech and/or #cleantech investment space. We don't want to duplicate efforts and also want to amplify any great work that is already taking place to identify the specific numbers in this space. To that end, we'd love it if you'd let us know if you are aware of any individuals or organizations that have or are currently doing this work or planning to do so and also share your thoughts on why it’s important to gather this information. Thank you for your assistance, and you can share your thoughts in the comments here; complete this quick survey (https://lnkd.in/eYBxXZVm); and/or reach out to me directly or our deputy director, Hadas Webb, at [email protected].

Thank you Massachusetts Innovation Network for welcoming florrent to your community as a 2024 Eddies Finalist! We're excited to continue strengthening partnerships within the Massachusetts innovation ecosystem at large, and look forward to growing alongside this cohort of leaders. #ThroughPowerWeEmpower #climatetech #cleantech #deeptech #florrent

Our CEO, Jose LaSalle, was recently featured in an article by the Activate team, highlighting the model we are working to realize at florrent - building a profitable business that's economically sustainable, is built upon an innovative technology, and contributes to the well-being of people and the planet. When making key decisions, as Jose notes in the article, to ensure a just energy transition we need to start by asking “Who will benefit? Who will bear the costs? And will it reduce or reinforce inequalities?” To learn more about Jose's perspective and what drives us as a company, you can find the full feature here: https://lnkd.in/gCj8j6EA #florrent #ThroughPowerWeEmpower #energyjustice #energytransition #cleanenergy

Thank you MassVentures for your enduring support to realize our vision! We look forward to our continued partnership to onshore activated carbon manufacturing and facilitate the just energy transition. #supercapacitors #ThroughPowerWeEmpower #climatetech #deeptech #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #materialscience

Happy Earth Day from the florrent team! 🌱 At florrent, contributing to the well-being of people and the planet is what we strive to do every day, but today is a special day to celebrate the incredible planet we call home and revitalize our commitment to protect and preserve it for generations to come. A key part of our mission is a supply chain that promotes regenerative agriculture and supports rural communities, which is why we source our biomass feedstock from underrepresented farmers across the U.S. This Earth Day, we'd like to extend a special thanks to our grower and supplier network, and to all those who contribute to a greener, healthier world. Together, we can work towards a more equitable, clean, and sustainable future for all. Happy Earth Day! 🌎💚 #EarthDay #Sustainability #ProtectOurPlanet #florrent #ThroughPowerWeEmpower #climatetech #deeptech #cleanenergy

Thank you Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and ARPA-E for hosting an incredible event! Our CEO, Jose LaSalle joined Daniel Recht of Activate and Elise Strobach of AeroShield Materials for a panel as part of the Regional Clean Energy Innovation Showcase last week. Events like these emphasize how focused the Massachusetts ecosystem is on facilitating a just energy transition, and we are grateful to be a part of it. ⚡️ #florrent #ThroughPowerWeEmpower #cleanenergy #climatetech #deeptech

I'm excited to share that I will be attending The Climate Reality Project Leadership Training in New York City on April 12-14! I'm looking forward to connecting with fellow attendees and learning from climate leaders. If you're also attending, please reach out. I'd love to meet you there!

The florrent team is looking forward to attending and participating in the following events in the coming weeks: 📆 Massachusetts Clean Energy Center & ARPA-E Regional Clean Energy Innovation Showcase Boston, MA April 10 📆 TechCrunch Early Stage Boston, MA April 25 📆 FORGE Startup Showcase Waltham, MA April 25 📆 National Renewable Energy Laboratory Industry Growth Forum Denver, CO May 1 - 3 If you will be attending any of these events, please reach out to a florrent team member. We’d love to meet you there! ⚡️ #events #florrent #ThroughPowerWeEmpower #cleanenergy #deeptech #climatetech

As Prithvi R.'s Materials Science co-op comes to an end, we want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to Prithvi for his outstanding dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm during his time with us! Here is what Prithvi had to say about his extended co-op with us: "The co-op at florrent has been instrumental in cultivating my hands-on experience, problem-solving skills, and scientific aptitude while exposing me to diverse technologies and experimental techniques. These invaluable experiences have helped in laying the foundation for the world of cleantech and energy storage for me. I am sincerely thankful for florrent to have provided me with this wonderful opportunity and for shaping me into a more capable professional!" We can't thank Prithvi enough for all that he has done, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors! 🌟 #InternAppreciation #florrent #ThroughPowerWeEmpower #cleanenergy #climatetech #deeptech