IMAGINE H2O AND BABSON COLLEGE PRESENT:
THE WATER EFFICIENCY STARTUP: MARKETS NEEDS, CUSTOMERS AND RESOURCES
http://imaginebabson.eventbrite.com
What: An intro to the water efficiency startup opportunity, including panels, small table breakout sessions, and networking
When: Friday September 18, 2009, 12:30-4:00 PM EST
Where: Babson College / Knight Auditorium, 231 Forest Street, Wellesley MA 02457
How: http://imaginebabson.eventbrite.com
Why: Water is an often-overlooked opportunity for entrepreneurs. This session complements the launch of the inaugural Imagine H2O Prize for water efficiency business plans. We’re offering entrepreneurs, innovators, and the public a chance to interact with experts, market leaders and customers of water efficiency products and services.
Program:
- 12:30-1 pm : Registration, networking, drinks and snacks
- 1:00-1:10 pm : Introduction and welcome from President Len Schlesinger, Babson College
- 1:10 – 1:50 pm : Panel discussion 1: The Water Startup – Perspectives from Imagine H2O, water entrepreneurs and startup market leaders, venture capitalists and water companies
- 1:55-2:35 pm : Panel discussion 2: The Water Startup’s Customer – Perspective from industrial, agricultural and residential customers of water efficiency products and services
- 2:45-3:45 pm: Breakout Tables: Supporting the Water Startup - Startup advice from business, technical and market experts, and the panelists in a table breakout format. Hosts include representatives from Cooley Godward Kronish, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Imagine H2O, and more.
- 3:45-4:00 pm Networking and wrapup
Speakers and Breakout Session Hosts Include:
- Len Schlesinger, President, Babson College
- Heather Landis, Water Intelligence Analyst, Lux Research
- Eric Stoermer, CEO, EOS Environmental
- Una Ryan, CEO, Waltham Technologies
- Steve Estes-Smargiassi, Director of Planning, Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
- Tamin Pechet, Principal, Catamount Ventures, Chairman, Imagine H2O
- Bryan Sanderson, President, Bisco Irrigation
- John Hession, Partner, Cooley Godward Kronish Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Practice
- Mark Modzelewski, Executive Director, Water Innovations Alliance
- Kevin Shaw, Partner, Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Register at http://imaginebabson.eventbrite.com