NYU EPIC

Energy Policy International Club at NYU's Center for Global Affairs @NYUCGA

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Mouchka helps CAN energy/infrastructure companies enter US market,connecting the dots b/w innovators & decision-makers @CanadaNY #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Claire has founded & grown many startups, now w/ CBJEnergy & Katerra advocating for renewables @CBJ_Energy #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Angela works with Sparkfund to cover upfront costs to de-risk & guarantee energy savings & renewable production @sparkfunder #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Mouchka: Startups tend to have a specific expertise,which can hinder conversations w/policy makers in general dialogue @CanadaNY #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Ali: it's hard for startups w/ innovative approaches to gain traction in industries so entrenched in their ways @sealedhomes #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Mouchka:"soft skills" are important~knowing how to communicate, tech startups can have trouble marketing their product @CanadaNY #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Ali: Startups like Sealed don't always have enough resources for all of the project opportunities that arise @sealedhomes #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Claire: institutions that raise us do a disservice in teaching "win v. lose", can't always apply to entrepreneurship @cbroido #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Mouchka: societal expectations of women live in the back of my mind, but I identify as a high-performer professionally @CanadaNY #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Mouchka: PM Trudeau prioritizes tran$parency & equal representation in the workplace, and these effects ripple down @CanadyTrade #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Mouchka: Creating a culture where people feel comfortable speaking up in a company is a huge part of the solution @CanadaNY #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Claire: It's also important in marketing, ex. ales-women harassed for trying to sell windows to home-owners @cbroido #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Angela is now working w/ SparkFund to eliminate wage negotiation to level the playing field @sparkfunder #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Claire: Everyone in the startups field (esp. women) should know how to manage & interpret finances @cbroido #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Angela: In a leadership role, I like to give projects to people who may not be as vocal about their ambition @sparkfunder #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Angela:Progress,even at a small scale does truly compound daily yielding massive returns!Revolutionarily&personally @sparkfunder #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Mouchka's grandfather: "It doesn't matter what you want to be... just be the best at it" @CanadaNY #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Angela: "We teach girls to be perfect, and boys to be brave" ~ how does that impact women in leadership? @sparkfunder @NYUEPIC #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Ali: "The energy industry needs fresh blood, badly!" @sealedhomes @NYUEPIC #cgepevents

[Center on Global Energy Policy @ColumbiaUEnergy]

Mouchka: Startups will fail 200 times for each success ~ liberating the space and mindset of the workplace @CanadaTrade @NYUEPIC #cgepevents