Upcoming Event: Cleantech Startups in the U.S. and China
April 26, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Computer History Museum
1401 N. Shoreline Avenue
Mountain View, CA
Register for this event.
SPONSORS: CCICE and K&L Gates
PANELISTS:
Shannon Fraser, Senior International Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of
Commerce
Fred Greguras, Partner, Palo Alto, K&L Gates
PR Yu, CEO, Optony
COST:
$5 Student (Must provide student ID at registration)
$15 Members of Affiliate Organizations
$20 Non-Members
K&L Gates is pleased to sponsor this informative program with CCICE, taking place at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA on April 26 from 6-8:30 p.m. Our Palo Alto partner, Fred Greguras will be speaking on the current issues that Cleantech Startups are facing in 2011.
The common interest in both China and the U.S. to reduce the demand for
fossil fuel and greenhouse gas emissions may cause more cooperation
and progress between the two countries on clean energy issues. The
increasing concern in both countries over the cost of oil, global warming
and energy security provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs who can help
solve these problems.
What opportunities does this provide for an entrepreneur doing a startup in
either country in 2011? What are the realities of a startup obtaining
investment to compete with larger and well-funded players in electric
vehicles, energy efficiency, smart grid, energy storage, lighting, clean coal or
other cleantech sectors? What will be the best source of funding in 2011,
venture capital, corporate strategic investors or government funding? Do
cross-border startups leveraging the best talent in both countries and
access to both markets have a better chance of funding?
