Op-Ed: The Frontier Series: Innovations in energy
Kirk Coburn is member of Shell Technology Ventures, Shell’s corporate venture capital fund and a successful serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and early-stage angel investor. Hank Torbert, a founder of The Frontier Conference, interviews Coburn about the energy industry’s ongoing transformation.
VENTURE CAPITALISTS WEIGH IN AT BRONZE VALLEY
Funding. How can entrepreneurs set themselves up for success in networking, pitching and gaining investors? Hank Torbert of Alta Max LLC led a conversation with Miller Girvin of the Alabama Capital Network and Kwame Anku of Black Angel Tech Fund at Bronze Valley surrounding these questions.
Op-Ed: The Frontier Series: Tackling water woes
Will Sarni is a leading innovator and investor in the global water industry. He has authored numerous books and articles and presented on the value of water, innovations in digital water technology, the circular economy and the energy-water-food nexus. He has been a water strategy advisor to private and public-sector enterprises and NGOs, working with multinational companies across a range of industry sectors in evaluating the technical viability and market potential of innovative water technologies, market entry strategies and M&A programs.
CityBusiness names 2017 ‘Money Makers’ – Hank Torbert Named Professional Award Honoree for 2017
New Orleans CityBusiness has selected its 2017 class of Money Makers, an event and publication that honors local professionals for financial achievements in their respective industries and their community impact.
Op-Ed: Expanding the plastics finished goods industry in New Orleans
As we approach New Orleans’ tricentennial and focus on economic development and creating real opportunities that will have a dynamic impact, the case for expanding the plastics finished goods / products industry is very strong.
New Orleans-based manufacturers could produce packaging, automotive components, household items, electronic components, etc. Several existing factors make this an optimal choice for expanding our local economy.
Op-Ed: The Frontier Conference and beyond
Louisiana is uniquely positioned to develop a thriving ecosystem focused on industrial innovation. With core industries including agribusiness, chemicals, energy, manufacturing and transportation, Louisiana and the entire Gulf Coast region are becoming an epicenter of customers, capital and industry expertise. Without a doubt, innovation is driving a sea change in the industrial sectors to create increased efficiency, safety and profitability.
Nexosis: The Frontier Conference 2017 Recap
We ventured to New Orleans for The Frontier Conference 2017. It's the conference's first year and we like that its "Re-Thinking Industrial Innovations Together" tagline aligns with our company values and culture.
Hank Torbert to Speak at Startup Angels Workshop – March 22 – 23
Startup Angels is partnering with the Athena Collective to bring the Startup Angel Workshop to Birmingham, Alabama. Hank Torbert is a featured event speaker.
The workshop is divided into four sessions which provide new angels and wealth management professionals an introduction to the business of investing in technology startups, a framework for thinking about startup investing in the context of overall portfolio diversification, and a practical guide to the mechanics of choosing, negotiating and managing investments.
The workshop will take place at two locations in ...
Startups and corporations collaborating at The Frontier conference
The Frontier conference will connect the top innovators, investors, executives and entrepreneurs to break through the challenges in big industry. The conference is set for April 12- 14 in New Orleans and will include sessions on autonomous vehicles, robotics, logistics, IoT and others, led by industry experts, startup founders, venture investors and leading innovators.
The Frontier conference in collaboration with Techstars will help connect some of the best companies in their portfolio to innovation leaders in these industries. One of those companies, Rise Robotics, ...
Announcing The Frontier: Innovation in Industrials Conference
Most conferences are designed to change minds—this one was created to break barriers. The Frontier: Innovation in Industrials Conference is a new, annual event aimed at connecting leaders, strategists and entrepreneurs across industries who want to transform the future. The Frontier will cross boundaries, disrupt the status quo and bring people together to not only talk about what's next, but collaborate to make it happen...