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Thursday April 17, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
This session is presented proudly in partnership with the Dominion Energy Innovation Center. 

Ever wonder what drives the people behind the clean energy revolution? This session goes beyond the technical jargon and corporate buzzwords to dive into the personal stories of the founders behind Virginia's Clean Energy Innovators Showcase. You'll hear about their journeys—what sparked their passion for climate innovation, the wild road they’ve traveled to get to where they are now, and the inevitable hurdles they had to jump over (or, let's be real, bulldoze through).

Moderated by Dominion Energy Innovation Center, this panel of founders will share the real behind-the-scenes moments that led them to turn their ideas into industry-shifting solutions. From sleepless nights to unexpected breakthroughs, get ready for an honest look at the human side of clean energy innovation. Whether you're inspired, entertained, or just curious about the people making waves in the green revolution, this session will leave you with a deeper appreciation for the passion and perseverance driving the future of our planet.


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Note: This Conference session is ticketed.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 13th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, UVA Innovates, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.
Speakers
avatar for Andrew Glover

Andrew Glover

Co-Owner, Realta Systems LLC
Mr. Glover grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Virginia to attend university. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and remained in the Lynchburg, Virginia area. He has over six years of experience in the nuclear industry, successfully designing, testing... Read More →
avatar for Amit Singh

Amit Singh

CEO, NearStar Fusion Inc.
Amit is a successful entrepreneur who spent 25 years in the Intelligence Community (IC) before joining NearStar Fusion in 2023. Prior to the IC, Amit received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Virginia and worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center developing... Read More →
avatar for Braden Croy

Braden Croy

Program Director, Dominion Energy Innovation Center
Braden Croy, Program Director of the DEIC, has 10+ years of experience supporting startup communities and building entrepreneurship programs for R1 universities and Fortune 500 companies. He has presented internationally on entrepreneurship ecosystem development and coached over 500... Read More →
avatar for Brittney Boyd

Brittney Boyd

CEO & Founder, Energy Equity Group LLC
Brittney Boyd is the visionary founder and CEO of the Energy Equity Group (EEG), a mission-driven social enterprise ensuring low-income communities are central to the clean energy transition. With a strong foundation in leadership, consultative sales, and community engagement, Brittney... Read More →
avatar for Gilman Callsen

Gilman Callsen

Founder & CEO, Rho Impact
Gilman Callsen is the Founder & CEO of Rho Impact. He has nearly 20 years of experience building and scaling technology companies and has been influential in integrating data science, software engineering, and cloud infrastructure to help organizations solve the world’s most complex... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Dominion Energy Innovation Center

Dominion Energy Innovation Center

The Dominion Energy Innovation Center supports high-tech entrepreneurs and small business owners who are driving the innovations needed to achieve a net-zero carbon economy.Energy is the lifeblood of modern society. From home to office to play, the opportunities to effectuate an equitable... Read More →
Thursday April 17, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Common House North Room

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