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Cleantech pioneer and chairman of the Solar Impulse Foundation

Bertrand is the visionary behind Solar Impulse, the history-making solar-powered plane he flew around-the-world in 2016. Through the Solar Impulse Foundation he now challenges himself to discover and validate 1000 innovative solutions that are logical as well as ecological, and protect the environment in a profitable way. Bertrand meets with government leaders and policy makers to carve a path for a prosperous circular economy.

Director, Gates Ventures

Ashley is a Director at Gates Ventures, the private office of Bill Gates, as part of the Breakthrough Energy Team, whose mission is to help lead the world on a path to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Sr Technical Leader, Technology Innovation at Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)

SVP and National Cleantech Practice Leader, Wells Fargo Technology Banking Group

Romie leads large-scale investments and lending — part of a $200B endeavor to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Romie will connect the standards entrepreneurs need to hit to secure funding from large institutions like Wells Fargo.