The Passion Test – Interview with Alaina Love

How do you find the job that makes you feel your best?  This can sometimes feel like an unattainable goal but with some advice from Aliana Love you’ll find the inspiration to find it and tips on getting you there.  Aliana Love is president of Purpose Linked Consulting and author of “The Purpose Linked Organization:… Continue reading The Passion Test – Interview with Alaina Love

Washington, DC 2030 – Preserving History and Nature’s Bounty

By Joan Michelson   Note: This blog is entered into the Masdar 2015 Engage Blogging Contest, to “Describe Your City in 2030” – CLICK HERE for more information and/or to vote for this post.   Changing the infrastructure in a nation’s capital, filled with historic landmarks and powerful, entrenched political interests, as well as heightened… Continue reading Washington, DC 2030 – Preserving History and Nature’s Bounty

The Next Generation of Clean Energy Solutions — Six Takeaways From Two Approaches

“Some call me nature. Others call me Mother Nature. I’ve been here for over four and a half billion years. 22,500 times longer than you. I don’t really need people, but people need me. Yes, your future depends on me. When I thrive, you thrive. When I falter, you falter. Or worse. …” NatureSpeaking video… Continue reading The Next Generation of Clean Energy Solutions — Six Takeaways From Two Approaches

From CTOSE: Dave Feldman

The Cleantech Open is a mecca for innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and thought leaders in the sustainability space.  A representative of each, Dave Feldman works to accelerate and focus the sustainability movement by helping communities build a cleantech sector and a hub for sustainability issues.  He is the CEO and Co-founder of the Livability Project and… Continue reading From CTOSE: Dave Feldman

From CTOSE: Rochelle Blaustein

Rethink, validate and cultivate.  This is the mantra of the the new Ecoland Institute where students are not only thinking outside the box but “throwing the box away”.  Listen here to Joan talk with Rochelle Blaustein Director at Ecoland and CTOSE Ambassador-At-Large about the think tank that is poised to change the world as the… Continue reading From CTOSE: Rochelle Blaustein

The Power of the Purse

Another fantastic infographic from the Athena 2.0 study from the Center for Talent Innovation. Watch the correlating video and find out more about the study HERE     [gview file=”http://greenconnectionsradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HarnessingThePowerOfThePurse_Infographic-CTI1.pdf”]

Cleantech Open 2014

The Cleantech Open is the world’s largest cleantech accelerator and is dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and technologists the resources needed to launch a successful cleantech company.   Joan Michelson was once again in attendance for the 3rd Annual Cleantech Open Southeast Regional Innovation Summit and Gala in Alexandria, Virginia.  The CTOSE Summit showcased amazing entrepreneurs who… Continue reading Cleantech Open 2014

Interview with CTOSE 2014 Winner, NG1Tech

From the Cleantech Open 2014, Joan talks with this year’s winner, NG1 TECH. Hear about their Techflo Exhaust technology that dramatically improves fuel efficiency while decreasing emissions and reduces sound.

From CTOSE: April Richards

Did I hear you say mushroom packaging? April Richards, Program Manager at the Environmental Protection Agency’s SBIR program tells us about this amazing innovation and others that cross her desk in hopes of investment. The Small Business Innovation Research grant program works to fund entrepreneurs who are innovating in ways that meet their mission: to… Continue reading From CTOSE: April Richards

Amber Wason of Riide

How do you nail a Kickstarter campaign? Amber Wason COO of Riide shares her strategy on how the electric bike start-up was successfully funded on the day it launched. Find out what Riide is doing to stand out in this emerging industry and what Kenneth Cole has to do with electric bikes.