Perspectives

CleanStart’s Perspectives series is all about sharing the journeys and insights of cleantech entrepreneurs making a big impact in the Sacramento Valley. These interviews are designed to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators in the cleantech space.

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Explore CleanStart’s Perspectives Blog for in-depth articles and interviews with cleantech leaders who drive change.

Using AI Wisely: Key Takeaways

At CleanStart, we aim to help innovators and entrepreneurs get ahead, and sometimes that means taking a step back to evaluate new tools critically. That’s exactly what we did during our recent CleanStart Perspective on Rethinking Business Processes with GenAI...

Water Regulations and Sustainability in California: Expert Insights from Laura Ramos

Understanding California's water regulations is essential for sustainable resource management, especially as the state faces growing climate and water challenges. In a recent conversation hosted by CleanStart, Laura Ramos, Director of Research and Education at the...

Emrgy’s Hydropower Progress

On March 20, we heard from Emily Morris, CEO of Emergy, about the company’s impressive progress in revolutionizing hydropower technology. Since its founding in 2016, Emergy has been harnessing the power of flowing water in canals to generate electricity, providing a...

Hank: Navigating the Path of Innovation in Commercial Real Estate

On February 25th, 2025, the Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and StartupSac hosted an illuminating Startup Happy Hour at Venture Labs in Roseville, featuring a candid fireside chat with Jerremy Spillman, Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Hank....

Miguel Arumbula’s Entrepreneurial Journey with Valley Adobe

On February 27, we hosted Miguel Arumbula, CEO of Valley Adobe, on our Perspectives webcast. He shared his inspiring story of building a company from the ground up—literally. Miguel’s journey is a testament to innovation, perseverance, and the power of sustainable...

Climformatics Harnesses AI for Climate Forecasting

Revolutionizing Climate Forecasting for Business Strategy Weather forecasts have long been viewed as unreliable for business planning, but Climformatics is changing that. By leveraging AI, massive datasets, and climate modeling expertise from Lawrence Livermore...

BERC Boosting Business Success Through Sustainability

In today's world, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability is not just a possibility—it's a necessity. At the forefront of this mission is the Business Environmental Resource Center (BERC) in Sacramento County, a key player in facilitating...

Unlocking Sustainable Energy through Material Innovations

In case you missed it, Zack Spencer of NZT Group joined the CleanStart Perspective and delved into how material science is accelerating the energy transition. At NZT Group they are working on groundbreaking advancements in energy storage and materials science that are...

Revving Up Tradition: EV Lowriding

When you think of electric vehicles, what do you think of? Teslas? Rivians? Quiet sedans owned by the few that can currently afford them? That doesn’t connect with the diverse car culture of Sacramento today. The intersection of low-rider culture and the burgeoning...

Charging Heavy Duty EVs Presents Opportunities

In the clean energy transition, the toughest challenges are in moving the transportation sector away from petroleum fuels, and within that the hardest nut to crack is likely to be making heavy duty trucks switch to zero emission vehicles. This has been one of our...

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