Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub Bolsters Leadership and Governance with an Expansion of its Board of Directors
09 Mayo 2024 - 12:27PM
Business Wire
The Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, a nonprofit that aims to
create a world-class cleantech ecosystem, announces new members to
its Board of Directors, expanding the board from five to nine
members. Adding new board members brings expertise that will aid
the Hub as it extends its services to meet its mission.
Launched in July 2023, the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub aims
to make innovation a driver of a robust cleantech economy that
creates jobs in growth industries, commercializes technology that
combats climate change and elevates people and communities
throughout Georgia and the Southeast. Located in the Clubhouse at
Tech Square ATL, the Hub looks to extend its presence by launching
a suite of programs in the coming months that attract cleantech
companies to the state, improve connectivity between start-ups and
SMEs in the space, and improve access to cleantech innovators to
projects in the state.
“The Hub is at an inflection point,” explains Andy Marshall,
Managing Director of the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub.
“Expanding our board of directors brings hands-on experience and
the connections necessary to scale the Hub’s operations and
impact.”
The individuals joining the Hub Board of Directors include:
- Ventatesh Kini, Co-founder of Unbuntoo, a company creating a
global marketplace for environmental solutions that connect
corporations to the groundswell of purpose-driven
entrepreneurs.
- Burunda Prince, most recently the COO at the Russell Innovation
Center for Entrepreneurs
- Beril Toktay, Brady Family Chair and Regents’ Professor at the
Georgia Tech Scheller School of Business; Faculty Director of the
Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business; Interim Executive
Director of the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems
- Sean Warner, Co-founder and CEO of Grubbly Farms, a
sustainable, insect-based animal feed producer.
These board members join the current board of directors: Bernie
Burgener, Anthony Coker (Chair), Bruce Karas, Steve O’Day and
Andrea Pinabell (Treasurer).
“With the four new directors, the board adds both the breadth
and depth of expertise that the organization needs to move quickly
and decisively to its next phase,” adds Coker. “Venky, Burunda,
Beril, and Sean bring knowledge and experience in scaling
organizations and a track record of successful execution in
nonprofits, start-ups, academia, and large corporations that the
Hub needs to expand on its early success.”
For more information about the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub,
including its list of advisors, how to get involved, and to connect
regarding funding and partnerships, visit https://gacth.org/.
About Georgia Cleantech Innovation
Hub
Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub is a 501c3
public-private-academic partnership that directly serves Georgia
cleantech innovators. The organization aims to strengthen the
cleantech innovation ecosystem by creating physical spaces for
entrepreneurs, increasing connectivity between innovators,
potential partners, and investors, educating climate leaders, and
amplifying Georgia’s innovation culture. By making it easier for
innovators to access the talent, capital, and resources necessary
to create organizations built to last, the Hub aims to help Georgia
become a leader in cleantech innovation and tomorrow's growth
industries. For more information on how to get involved, visit
https://gacth.org/.
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