#53 - Incubating Early Stage CleanTech Companies - Jason Ethier of Greentown Labs

Hello everyone and welcome back to CleanTechies the Podcast. This is episode 53. _________If you are a climate tech founder with specific questions you'd like us to ask -- OR -- looking for capital and strategic partner introductions, please reach out to me via the Slack Channel or LinkedIn and we are glad to help in any way we can.  _________Today's episode is with Jason Ethier who is the Sr Director of Membership at Greentown Labs. Greentown is an in-person CleanTech incubator with locations in Boston and Houston. Today's conversation largely revolves around what Greentown is doing to help CleanTech Startups, the challenges many startups face, the importance of partnerships, and perhaps the most interesting talking point, what is the relationship between Houston's "Old Energy" people and the Energy Transition People.Main Talking Points: Intro to Jason His journey into ClimateTechWhat Greentown Labs is doing Who they work with What types of people end up in the program? Why should someone apply to Greentown LabsTypical outcomesHow it worksPartnerships in the CleanTech CommunityIncentive structuresWhy In-PersonThe MetaverseWhy Houston The relationship between "Old Energy" and RenewablesJob transitions Equity offeringsEducation, Talent, and Universities Market timing and direction Wrap upWe hope you enjoy today's episode - please reach out with any specific questions or discussion points. If you're interested in being a show sponsor you can reach me at [email protected] Labs Website: https://greentownlabs.com/Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonethier/Check out our Sponsor, NextWave Partners: https://www.next-wavepartners.com/Join the Slack Channel:  https://cleantechies.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-pd2drz6d-N~9nURU5JlyMXv2ZiO5bAQ#/shared-invite/emailFollow CleanTechies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clean-techies/ HMU on Twitter: @silasmahnerSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/silasmahnerTRL Definition: https://acqnotes.com/acqnote/tasks/technology-readiness-level__________We are proud to continue working with NextWave as our official show sponsor for this podcast. NextWave and all of its staff are highly motivated to advance the ClimateTech revolution and are constantly innovating ways that they can help affect that transition. From experts in the talent space to ESG experts, NextWave is taking on Climate and Social responsibility head-on and helping companies build great cultures that not only make the world a better place but also increase workplace satisfaction. Reach out to NextWave Partners today to learn more about how we might partner with you today. https://www.next-wavepartners.com/ / Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cleantechies.substack.com/subscribe

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