Showing posts with label John Coulbourn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John Coulbourn. Show all posts

Aug 13, 2012

Homework: Watch "Urbanized"

Before we remind you that our September guest is Venture Capitalist Rob Day of Black Coral Capital, we wanted to bring your attention to this terrific documentary: "Urbanized" by Gary Hustwit. It speaks to some of the fundamentals of our cities today. It's entertainingly informative.
We think our audience here will particularly appreciate it. And do us all a favor, share it with your political leaders.
More to come later re our Sept. 5 Forum with Rob Day. Stay tuned people.

May 21, 2012

The Forum Presents: "Green Revolutionary" Jhana Senxian


What if our urban challenges could be transformed into opportunities for innovation and economic, environmental, and social sustainability?

Join us for this special Forum with our prominent guest Jhana Senxian, founder and CEO, Sustainability Guild International, who will provide insights into the thinking behind the Guild’s vision for creating a Sustainable Metroscape. It’s a bold plan to develop replicable models that transform inner cities into centers of sustainability, innovation, and social enterprise.

Harvard-trained social anthropologist, Jhana has been honored by the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry as a “Green Revolutionary." She has collaborated with the United Nations Division for Sustainable Development and in 2009 helped formulate the UN international sustainability outreach and communications strategy. Jhana has analyzed the sustainability and green performance of over 6,000 organizations from various industries and geographies and has published major reports on sustainability outcomes and leading practices. She has written for numerous publications and is co-author of “Green IT for Dummies.”

When:        8 a.m., Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Where:       Cummings Center
                  Suite 221-E, Bldg. 100
                  Rte 62, Beverly, MA 01915

RSVP:        Forum meetings are free to members of the NSTC; $10 for non-members. All are encouraged to register here at NSTC.org.

For further info: John Coulbourn, Ipswich River Media, john[at]IpswichRiverMedia.com. Tel: 508-277-7356

Apr 26, 2012

Next Forum: Sustainable Economics & Clean Energy


Sustainability Forum Examines
“How Sustainable Economics is Driving Clean Energy
Toward a Bright Future”

What:              North Shore Technology Council’s monthly Sustainability Forum meeting

Presentation:  Brad Bradshaw, co-founder of the New England Clean Energy Council, addresses this month’s Forum on the subject of “Sustainable Economics and its role in Driving Clean Energy.”

Sustainable economics focuses on how true value is created within an economy, value which is fundamental to ensuring our economic vitality, our future well being and our survival.  Enduring prosperity requires understanding and applying the principles of sustainable economics.  
Bradshaw will outline:
·         Why Clean Energy Will Continue to Grow;
·         The Critical Role of Clean Energy Investment and  Innovation; and
·         The Importance of Understanding Sustainable Economics.

When:              8 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Where:             Cummings Center
                        Suite 221-E, Bldg. 100
                        Rte 62, Beverly, MA 01915

RSVP:              Forum meetings are free to members of the NSTC; $10 for non-members. All are encouraged to register here at NSTC.org.

Speaker:           Brad Bradshaw is an experienced senior executive who leads high growth clean energy companies with significant management experience in clean energy, including solar, energy services, advanced metering, smart grid, energy storage and fuel cells.  Bradshaw was previously CEO of Hy9 Corporation, an advanced technology company that manufactures hydrogen generation and hydrogen purification equipment for backup power systems for wireless tower installations in developing countries.  Earlier positions included Honeywell ‘s energy services division, and Arthur D. Little’s advanced energy group.  In addition, Mr. Bradshaw founded and led the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition, co-founded the New England Clean Energy Council and, for five years, co-hosted the annual Conference on Clean Energy.  Mr. Bradshaw has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, and an MBA from Babson College.

For more information contact John Coulbourn at 508-277-7356
or email: John[AT]IpswichRiverMedia[DOT]com



Sep 22, 2011

Connections

The Boston Area Sustainability Group (BASG) is starting its 3rd year with a terrific event Sept. 29 at the House of Blues.  Great group of movers headed by our good friend Rich Goode of Alcatel-Lucent and recent speaker at our last Forum.  

This should be a good one. It's featuring hi-tech leader and entrepreneur Mitch Tyson, who is a founder of the Mass. Clean Energy Council. (And, who also happens to be on the Forum's much-vaunted speaker list.)
 
More info on the BASG event here.

Aug 10, 2011

Entrepreneur U: Smart Marketing for Emerging Companies


Second Seminar: Building Your Business Brand
You have a sharp team focused on a compelling solution in clean-tech. Now what? Our next seminar addresses the critical marketing considerations for start-ups as they reach out to investors, customers and other important target audiences. The panel presentation offers strategic insights into business development strategies with practical solutions to get started in a Web 2.0 world.

Join us, along with other experienced mentors from other disciplines, at the CleanTech Innoventure Center in Lynn, Wed, August 17, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Presenters:
John Coulbourn, Managing Partner, Ipswich River Media
Beth Zonis, Principal, Eco Marketing
James Waldron, James Waldron Design

About Entrepreneur U
Our objective is to give emerging companies a comprehensive introduction to important issues and functional skills to successfully build a business. Topics run from basic legal issues, to setting up your accounting and IT systems, to building your team, marketing and finding funding. Each month an expert from our outstanding group of sponsors, mentors and advisers will cover a key topic that you need to know.

All current NSIV incubator members, candidate companies, sponsors, mentors and advisers are invited. Seminars are the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Our next will be Sep. 21. Same time, same place.

This event is free but please respond by sending an email to Tom Kinneman at tom.kinneman@nsiv.org. You may also register on-site on Wednesday.

For more info: www.NSIV.org