Kicking off the campaign to ETS17 on September 14, 2016, start@ETS, at Austin’s newest event venue 800 Congress, will be a fast-paced day around tech and energy to push knowledge exchange for startups, entrepreneurs, executives, and influencers. Hear from those forging new trails in digital grid, smart cities, transportation, mobile and energy management. This event also plays host to a startup competition, Battle Royale, with a $10,000 cash prize presented by Direct Energy. Part time-machine and part rearview-mirror – trust us my friends, you don’t want to miss this.
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Schedule
Breakfast + Networking | 9:00-10:00am
Talk #1: Reimagining Lifestyle and Home Design | 10:00-10:15am
A talk about minimalism, urbanization, and the smart home movement.
Dr. Jeff Wilson – CEO & Founder, Kasita (Professor Dumpster)
Talk #2: Rise of the Machines | 10:15-10:30am
A radical network approach to transform our transportation system.
Chris Hoffman – CEO, Ryno Motors
Panel #1: Selling the Connected Home | 10:30-11:15am
Examining technology and rising consumer trends inside the home.
Christine Richards – Research Director, Zpryme [moderator]
Bashir Bseirani – CEO, Avertra
Jed Trott – Vice President of Demand Response, CES
Garrett Hester – Director, Centrica Connected Home NA
Lunch + Networking | 11:15-12:15pm
‘Battle Royale: Startup Competition’ – Presented by Direct Energy | 12:15-1:45pm
Winner awarded $10k prize. Click button below for details.
Judges include: Garrett Hester – Director, Centrica Connected Home NA; Mitch Jacobson – Co-Director, Austin Technology Incubator; Karl Popham, Emerging Technologies and EV Manager, Austin Energy (TBD); Raiford Smith – VP Emerging Tech, Entergy; Stan McClellan – PhD, Director, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University; H. Christine Richards – Research Director, Zpryme; Shailiesh Shere – Assistant Director of Power Systems Public Works & Utilities, City of Port Angeles; Juan Gomez – PhD, P.E., Interim Director, UTSA Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute; Seyi Fabode – Partner, Asha Labs; Pedernales Electric Cooperative (TBD); CPS Energy (TBD).
Utility Pilot Award Announcement | 1:45–2:30pm
Announcement of Pilot Award
’77 Problems’ Screening + QA Panel | 2:30–3:00pm
An ETS Originals made possible by EDF Energy Services, join MaryAnne Brelinsky EDF Energy Services President, Dr. Massoud Amin University of Minnesota Professor, and Mark Ishac Zpryme Managing Director for a special premiere screening and panel of “77 Problems.” The documentary short travels back to the 1977 New York Blackout following Dr. Amin across the Big Apple as he recounts the day that not only shaped his resolute career, but also the energy industry.
Karl Popham – Emerging Tech. & EV Manager, Austin Energy [moderator]
Mary Anne Brelinsky – President, EDF Energy Services
Dr. Massoud Amin – Professor, University of Minnesota
Mark Ishac – Managing Director, Zpryme
Talk #3: Start-Up and Corporate Collaboration | 3:00-3:15pm
A candid discussion how a start-up and major corporation can collaborate and innovate together.
David Meyers – Chief Commercial Officer, Grid4C
Garrett Hester – Director, Centrica Connected Home NA
Panel #2: Generation Meme | 3:15-4:00pm
Enlightening discussion how future generations innovate, express creativity, and communicate.
Austin Rosenbaum – Research Analyst, Zpryme [moderator]
Heather House – Graduate Fellow, Emerging Technologies & Electric Vehicles, Austin Energy
Nancy Schreiber, PhD – Dean & Professor of Management, The Bill Munday School of Business, St. Edwards University
Mike Legatt, PhD – Principal Human Factors Engineer, ERCOT
Startup Awards + Day-in-review | 4:00-4:15pm
Party + Live Music + Networking – Presented by CES | 4:20-6:15pm
Made possible by CES (Customized Energy Solutions), join us for an end-of-day networking party extravaganza with our pals Tito’s Vodka that includes food, drinks, music and more-music.
Battle Royale | Startup Competition
$10,000 Prize
The Event
The Startup Battle Royale will feature five early stage startups that were selected from eligible applicants, pitching judges from the energy industry in front of the start@ETS audience. The victor takes away the Battle Royale Trophy and check for $10,000 made possible by Direct Energy. All final contenders will enjoy generous press, investor and industry attention.
Review Process
Prior to September 14, 2016, Zpryme and the judges will review applicants and choose the five contenders based on their solution and market potential. Applications are due by August 25th. Finalists will be announced on September 1st.
The Victor
Each contender has five minutes to pitch judges. The judges then have up to five minutes to ask questions. Following the last pitch, the judges go off stage to decide the victor. Once judge scores have been tallied, ETS representatives join the stage at the awards later in the day to announce the runner-up and present the victor with the Battle Royale Trophy and a $10,000 check.
Made Possible By
This award has been made possible by our partner, Direct Energy.
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