Talus Renewables, Co-Founder and CEO

World’s first commercial modular green ammonia, hydrogen to fertilizer plant.

Hiro Iwanaga is a leader and visionary in the green technology space. As the Co-Founder of Talus Renewables, he led the creation of the world’s first modular and zero-emissions capable green ammonia system, which has applications in the agriculture, manufacturing, and renewable fuel industries. Talus’s inaugural installation in partnership with the Kenya Nut Company is replacing a costly and unreliable supply chain, increasing food security, and reducing carbon emissions - all while reducing overall costs for farmers.

Amini.ai, Founder and CEO

Time’s 100 most influential people in AI.

Amini is solving for Africa’s environmental data scarcity. We have developed a holistic solution, utilizing AI and space technologies at scale to drive systemic change and promote economic inclusivity for farmers and supply chain resilience across Africa and beyond.

Mombak, Founder and CEO

Backed by Microsoft, AXA, Rockefeller Foundation, Bain Capital.

Peter Fernandez is the former CEO of Brazilian ridehailing company 99, which became Brazil's first unicorn upon acquisition by China's DiDi Chuxing at a $1B valuation. He is an angel investor and advisor to over 20 tech startups in Brazil and the United States. Peter was previously Head of YouTube and Mobile for Google Latin America, and before that was Head of Latin America for AdMob, a tech startup that was acquired by Google.

Clear Flame, Co-Founder

Fast Company’s Next big thing in Tech.

Dr. BJ Johnson’s purpose in founding ClearFlame is to reverse climate change. His vision builds on the existing infrastructure, talent pool and industrial assets we use today to deliver everything from car batteries and groceries to mining equipment and generators. ClearFlame’s goal is to convert the more than 3 million diesel trucks on the road today and turn them into clean-burning engines.

Carbonwave, Founder and CEO

World Economic Forum’s Top Innovator Award.

Geoff Chapin is the CEO and Co-founder of Carbonwave, the world’s leading developer of ultra-regenerative, plant-based, advanced biomaterials from seaweed. The company transforms sargassum seaweed - a resource long considered waste, which does not need land or other inputs to grow - into biomaterials, including cosmetic emulsifier Seabalance 2000, that can replace petroleum products and other harmful industrial inputs. In addition to Carbonwave, Geoff also serves a Board Member at E2 and PRIME Coalition. He previously worked at C-change and is a veteran company builder in the green economy.

Source.co, Founder and CEO

Winner of McNulty Prize, Backed by Bill Gates and Blackrock.

Dr. Cody Friesen, founder and CEO of SOURCE Global, PBC, is an innovator and business leader who is passionate about using advanced technology to solve humanity’s most pressing and essential challenges. Friesen and his team developed the SOURCE® Hydropanel, a revolutionary technology that sustainably produces perfectly balanced drinking water using sunlight and air and is independent of infrastructure. In 52 countries, SOURCE Hydropanels are bringing high-quality, renewable water to homes, schools, luxury hotels, remote work sites and communities facing water quality and scarcity issues.