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Join our To-Dos

CleanStart To Do’s are a twice-weekly online conversations about what you can add to your To Do list while observing the COVID-19 orders to self-isolate. Join us on Tuesday mornings from 9:00-9:30 a.m. or Thursday afternoons from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. when we interview our featured guests and ask them for their recommendations on how entrepreneurs and innovators can not only cope, but thrive, during this unprecedented time.

Empowering the next wave of clean energy entrepreneurs with insights from industry trailblazers. The journey towards a sustainable future!

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Todos with Dick Flasck, Founder RAF Electronics

Todos with Dick Flasck, Founder RAF Electronics

Our guest Richard "Dick" Flask is the founder and CEO of RAF Electronics, a 2019 CALSEED awardee pioneering new technologies to dramatically improve directional lighting by using non-imaging optics to produce high technology lighting. Dick will discuss share how they...

ToDos with Eco-Alpha

ToDos with Eco-Alpha

Our guest is Eco-Alpha Environmental and Engineering Services. Our guests are Melanie Harrison Okoro, PhD, founder and CEO, and Uzoma Okoro, president. We talked about them in our blog here. They also have resources for Covid-19 Support. Check Out More:CleanStart...

Todos with Erik Stokes of the CEC

Todos with Erik Stokes of the CEC

Our guest is Erik Stokes, Chief of the Energy Deployment and Market Facilitation Office for the California Energy Commission (CEC). Erik will discuss the CEC and California's Clean Tech Economy.Check Out More:CleanStart Sponsors Weintraub | Tobin, EY, Stoel Rives,...

Mike Bell talks about Prototyping  Secrets

Mike Bell talks about Prototyping Secrets

Check Out More:CleanStart Sponsors Weintraub | Tobin, EY, Stoel Rives, Greenberg Traurig LLP, BlueTech Valley, Buchalter, Moss Adams, PowerSoft.biz College of Engineering & Computer Science at Sacramento State Follow us on Social Media to keep upto date!

EriK Stokes, CEC Connection Opportunities

EriK Stokes, CEC Connection Opportunities

Our guest is Erik Stokes, Chief of the Energy Deployment and Market Facilitation Office for the California Energy Commission (CEC). Erik will discuss the CEC and California's Clean Tech Economy.Check Out More:CleanStart Sponsors Weintraub | Tobin, EY, Stoel Rives,...

Insightful Key Components

As an entrepreneur or business owner, it’s important to stay connected with your investors and lenders during tough times. They are invested in your success and want to see you succeed, so don’t leave them in the dark. Additionally, take this opportunity to catch up on any secondary tasks you may have been putting off, such as cleaning up your bookkeeping, workspace, marketing, and more. By doing so, you’ll feel more organized and prepared for the future. Another great way to improve yourself and your business during downtime is to learn as much as possible. Whether reading books, watching online courses, or attending virtual workshops, continuous learning will keep you sharp and ahead of the curve. Lastly, don’t forget to get some exercise and practice safe social distancing. A healthy mind and body are crucial for navigating difficult times and making sound decisions.