ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a world-class cleantech ecosystem, announces new members of its Board of Directors, increasing its Board of Directors from five to nine members. Expand to people. The addition of new board members brings expertise that will help the Hub expand its services to achieve its mission.
Launched in July 2023, the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub will make innovation the engine of a robust cleantech economy, create jobs in growing industries, commercialize technologies that fight climate change, and help people across Georgia and the Southeast. and aims to improve the community. Located in the Clubhouse at Tech Square ATL, the hub will launch a series of programs in the coming months to attract cleantech companies to the state, improve connections and improve access between startups and small businesses in the sector. It is looking to expand its presence by starting within. Send cleantech innovators to projects across the state.
“The hub is at a tipping point,” explains Andy Marshall, managing director of the Georgia CleanTech Innovation Hub. “The expansion of our Board of Directors provides us with the practical experience and connections we need to scale the Hub’s operations and impact.”
The individuals who serve on the Hub's Board of Directors are:
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Ventatesh Kini, Co-Founder, Unbuntoo, a company that creates global services market We aim to create environmental solutions that connect companies with the rise of purpose-driven entrepreneurs.
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Brunda Prince, most recently COO of the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
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Beryl Toktay, Chairman of the Brady Family and Regents Professor at Georgia Tech's Scheller School of Business; Faculty Director of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business.Brooke Byers Interim Executive Director of the Institute for Sustainable Systems
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Sean Warner, Sustainable Insect-Based Animals, Co-Founder and CEO of Grubbly Farms feed producer.
Joining the current Board of Directors are Bernie Burgener, Anthony Coker (Chair), Bruce Karas, Steve O'Day and Andrea Pinabel (Finance).
“With four new directors, the board adds both the breadth and depth of expertise needed to move the organization quickly and decisively to the next stage,” Coker adds. “Venky, Brunda, Beryl, and Sean have the knowledge and experience in scaling organizations and successful execution in nonprofits, startups, academia, and large corporations that the Hub needs to build on its early successes. It brings results.”
For more information about the Georgia CleanTech Innovation Hub, including a list of advisors, how to get involved, and connections for funding and partnerships, please visit https://gacth.org/.
About Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub
The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub is a 501c3 public-private-academic partnership that directly serves Georgia's cleantech innovators. The organization creates physical space for entrepreneurs, strengthens connections between innovators, potential partners, and investors, educates climate change leaders, and expands Georgia's innovation culture. , aims to strengthen the cleantech innovation ecosystem. The hub aims to help Georgia become a leader in clean technology innovation and tomorrow's growth industries by making it easier for innovators to access the talent, capital, and resources they need to build lasting organizations. That's what I'm aiming for. For more information on how to participate, please visit https://gacth.org/.
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