Fast Pitch Competition
2012 Fast Pitch Competitors
Fossil Free World
Fossil Free World (FFW) has one simple mission: Save the Humans. We aim to educate people about the damage being done to our planet, and direct them to the most effective solutions to reverse it. The Fossil Free World website combines a revolutionary video platform for green educational content (Get Educated) with a hub for on- and off-grid clean energy solutions (Go Green), and an activism resource to encourage strong environmental policy at the local, state, and national levels (Get Active). FFW will also operate a non-profit arm that will throw festivals featuring legendary musicians and green experts in order to bring attention to the issues at hand.
Blue Box
Blue Box is a compact, portable system that uses foam to clean industrial equipment and represents a whole new approach to help companies increase their profits and competitive position by reducing their energy consumption, CO2, and the use of toxic chemicals. Our clients currently include UCLA, Raytheon, and Linde Corp, with pilot programs established with USC and Nestle. Blue Box has raised $270,000 in investor capital to date and is proud to announce that Jean-Michele Cousteau has joined the company’s Technical Advisory Board.
Industrial equipment consume roughly 50% of all the energy in the United States, yet, its estimated that a third of this energy is wasted because these systems run dirty. The problem is that with todays existing practices, it is too expensive, if not impossible to keep equipment running clean. Blue Box changes this equation. By re-thinking the industrial maintenance process Blue Box reduces downtime and costs, and delivers a cost effective solution for companies to operate their systems at peak thermal efficiency. This approach delivers a whole new model for companies large and small to improve their operations and profits while reducing their environmental footprint.
Light Bulb Finder
The Light Bulb Finder mobile app enables users to switch easily from standard incandescent to energy-efficient light bulbs. Available as a free download on iOS and Android mobile devices, Light Bulb Finder was selected “Best Overall App” in EPA’s Apps for the Environment Challenge.
Based on simple inputs, the app instantly recommends energy-saving CFLs and LEDs with the right light quality, fit and style. It calculates financial payback and environmental impact information. Energy-saving bulbs can be purchased via the app or at local stores.
Light Bulb Finder is supported primarily by utilities and municipalities that use the app as an educational tool and marketing platform for promoting local energy efficiency resources.
Download Light Bulb Finder (free):
www.lightbulbfinder.net/lbf.php
Greenbotics
Greenbotics’ mission is to help solar power plants re-capture the millions of dollars worth of energy they’re losing each year by having dirty solar panels. Our panel cleaning system uses robotic vehicles that travel directly on top of a row of solar panels and wipe panels clean with a brush and squeegee. Greenbotics’ technology uses 90% less water, 99% less energy and substantially less man power than traditional pressure washing cleaners… and it’s more effective. So, for the first time ever, solar power plants can afford to clean their panels several times each year.
Rideshare 2.0
Rideshare 2.0 helps commuters save time and money by crowdsourcing vanpools and carpools to build the next transportation super highway. CONNECT.COMMUTE.CONSERVE.
Competition Summary
The Fast Pitch Competition provides early stage, clean technology companies a platform to showcase their business to a high-profile judging panel and a wide array of conference attendees. All participants will receive valuable, interactive feedback and attention from industry leaders and professional investors. The winner will receive a cash prize of $10,000!
Judging panel
We have put together a judging panel consisting of leading industry professionals:
- Fred Walti, II, Executive Director, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator
- Ian Gardner, VP Cleantech, Oracle Capital
- Luke Hayes, Principal, Craton Equity Partners
Of course, all of our attendees will have the chance to cast their votes and choose the Public Pick!
