Volunteers

A huge shoutout to all of our fantastic volunteers!

Over 1,000 volunteers assist Cleantech Open and the entrepreneurs every year, one of the most rewarding and gratifying aspects of Cleantech Open's non-profit mission.

CTO Mentors are experienced businesspeople or technical/functional specialists that work with the entrepreneurs, either on an ongoing basis or ad-hoc or as a "mock judge" or as a business clinic coach.

Volunteers help execute the program by leading various functions, like marketing or mentor leadership or event management, or partner outreach.

If you'd like to get involved, Get Started to learn more.

The following Volunteers and Mentors were recognized for doing a great job and/or going above and beyond expectations:

Vivek Phanse, Neil Bellenie, and Tom Fletcher: Mentor Chair leadership!

Lou Bendon and Peter Foller of West: Long-term mentoring contribution

John Dmohowski and Navin Singhania: Outstanding teaming effort mentoring 2022

Ian Rodricks of the Midwest: Took on two teams after hiatus

Zbig Skiba of the Midwest: Metro Ambassador in Chicago & Mentor & Alumni

On-Site Global Forum Volunteers:

Sandy Schoettler

Adam Montgomery

Ben Fordham

Kevin Cohen

Tetyana Kletskova