Motoring with Mammoths: Entrepreneurship, Green Energy, and Transportation

Wed, 02/15/2006 - 5:30pm

Team Lead: Andrei Guschin

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Exclusive Sponsor: Stoel Rives

The energy revolution is upon us, and the next automotive paradigm is in the making.  Energy entrepreneurs around the country are presenting powerful new business models to capitalize on market opportunities in energy and propulsion.  While "Big Auto" and "Big Oil" dominate the market, entrepreneurs today are bringing a greener tint to our voracious appetite for fuel. 

.            Who is plugged in to next-generation transportation and how will they get around the energy monopolies? 

.            Which technologies are promising, and in what timeframe? 

.            Where can entrepreneurs and investors find promising returns on investment? 

Join us for a lively discussion, exploring the science and business of next-generation automotive propulsion. The panel includes:

Moderator:

Ross Reynolds, news-talk program host, KUOW.

Presenting Company:

Martin Tobias, CEO, Seattle Biodiesel.

Panelists:

Patrick Mazza, Research Director, Climate Solutions

Kirk Washington, Acting CEO, NxtGen Emission Controls, Inc., Founding Partner,

Yaletown Venture Partners, Inc.

Rep. Hans Dunshee , Chair, Capital Budget Committee