The “Green New Deal” has quickly become shorthand for a last-ditch effort to prevent climate change – one in which technological breakthroughs and market-based solutions take a back seat to public policy.
What role does innovation have to play in the fight to save cities and the planet? And are cash-ravenous startups doing more harm than good?
Join us as we convene a roundtable of entrepreneurs and investors to debate the roles of government, startups, and venture capital in forging a path forward, and launch ‘Better’ – Issue 03 of the URBAN-X Zine.
Prior to the roundtable, get a sneak peek at the founders selected for URBAN-X Cohort 07; the newest group of startups reimagining city life!
We are also excited to announce a unique installation by Laila Gohar, a creative exploring food as both an artistic medium and a tool for communication. Laila will explore the intersection between climate change, technology and food through a multi-sensory edible piece.
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Speakers:
Greg Lindsay, Director of Applied Research, New Cities Foundation
Savannah Goodman, Lead of Modeling and Simulation, Blueprint Power
Shaun Abrahamson, Founder and Managing Partner, Urban Us
Cecil Corbin-Mark, Deputy Director / Director of Policy Initiatives, WE ACT for Environmental Justice
6:30pm: Doors Open
7:00pm: Cohort 07 Introduction
7:15pm: Roundtable Conversation
8:15pm: Networking and Cocktails
9:00pm: Event Ends