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We develop low-cost technology to convert biomass into stable carbon for long-term carbon storage and renewable energy.

BurnBot builds and operates systems that scale fuel treatment to prevent destructive wildfires.

Menlo Micro is on a mission to create a more energy efficient and sustainable world, with an entirely new category of electronic switches. The Ideal Switch eliminates compromises and tradeoffs by combining the benefits of electromechanical and solid-state switches into the best of both worlds. Menlo is bringing more than 99 percent reductions in size, weight, power, and cost to dozens of industries such as medical, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial IoT, and test and measurement. For more information, visit menlomicro.com.

R-Zero is a high-performance and green buildings company dedicated to making our shared indoor spaces safer and more efficient, sustainable, and productive. R-Zero combines the power of UV-C light, IoT-connected hardware and sensors, and AI to enable organizations to create safe shared environments for our education, healthcare, corporate, and public sector communities to thrive. R-Zeros system of connected sensing and disinfection technologies protects millions of people and provides automation, greater visibility, and smarter risk reduction to bring people together safely. Come join our mission to create a better future. rzero.com/careers/

Spatial is designing immersive audio experiences that enhance wellbeing and performance of people in your spaces. Spatial’s technology is flexible, powerful and scalable, breaking down traditional audio barriers. Serving customers and patients in healthcare, wellness, workplaces and more, Spatial is harnessing the power of sound to change how we experience immersive audio in real-world spaces. Spatial’s team and demo locations are located in Emeryville, California and Scottsdale, Arizona. Led by experienced leaders from Apple, Nest, Dolby, LucasArts and Disney and backed by DBL Partners and BITKRAFT Ventures, Spatial is poised to reimagine immersive entertainment.

Wheels bike is one of the safest micro-mobility vehicles. It's designed for a comfortable and safe ride no matter the rider's level of experience or their physical abilities.

BrainScope is a medical neurotechnology company that is improving brain health by providing objective, diagnostic insights that enable better patient care. BrainScope is leading the way in the rapid and objective assessment of brain-related conditions, starting with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), utilizing multiple integrated assessment capabilities, artificial intelligence (AI), and digitization. The company’s technology supports the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Choosing Wisely® campaign to avoid CT scans of the head in emergency department patients with a minor head injury. BrainScope’s innovative EEG-based, AI-derived algorithms empower physicians to quickly make accurate head injury assessments, addressing the full spectrum of traumatic brain injuries from structural (brain bleed) to functional (concussion) injuries, providing for the first time a full picture of the injury, and doing so in less time and without radiation. BrainScope enables clinicians to triage mTBI at the point of care without radiation and with a 31% demonstrated a potential reduction in unnecessary head CT Scans. The BrainScope device is the first and only FDA-cleared, objective, comprehensive, rapid, and radiation-free assessment of brain bleed and concussion.

Farmers Business Network, Inc. is an independent agricultural tech and commerce platform and farmer-to-farmer network that helps its members make confident decisions to ensure the economic viability of their farms and work toward a sustainable future. FBN is an advocate for family farmers and ranchers, and does whatever it takes to help farmers become more prosperous - whether its through data science-driven agronomic insights about their fields, providing farm inputs through its e-commerce store, helping farmers sell their crop more intelligently and independently, or providing them with health or crop insurance. FBN arms farmers with the tools they need to make the best decisions for their business, their families and the planet. See the most commonly asked questions about Farmers Business Network: https://faq.fbn.com/s/ Follow Us @ twitter.com/FBNFarmers facebook.com/pages/Farmers-Business-Network/391276821026384 instagram.com/fbnfarmers/

Andela was created with one thing in mind: Brilliance is evenly distributed, but opportunity isn’t. Our platform bridges that gap. We specialize in helping our highly-skilled, global technology talent community in emerging markets, connect with hundreds of leading companies like InVision, Cloudflare, and ViacomCBS who leverage Andela to scale their technology teams quickly and cost-effectively. Our talent spans six continents and Andela is backed by investors including Generation Investment Management, SoftBank, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Spark Capital, and Google Ventures.

Better Place Forests is creating North America’s first conservation memorial forests for families who choose cremation. Our mission is to inspire everyone to leave a meaningful legacy for the planet and the people they love.

Apeels evolving technology stack is built on an unprecedented understanding of produce quality and shelf life. This has only deepened as the use of data and technology have given partners a powerful way to accurately and efficiently evaluate produce for ripeness, freshness, and other attributes. Apeel is developing science-backed, technology-supported solutions that help improve the produce experience on shelf.

ZOLA Electric is a Silicon Valley startup democratizing energy access with solar + smart storage power solutions that deliver reliable 24/7 power, anywhere. Africa is leading the world’s transition to sustainable energy with distributed and decentralized power systems. Distributed renewable energy is changing the way people access power in the same way that mobile phones democratized communications. ZOLA’s solar + smart storage power systems use innovative technology to deliver clean, affordable, reliable 24/7 power, anywhere.

AMS is now part of Fluence. We’re accelerating our cutting-edge digital products by joining energy storage leader Fluence.​

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, we provide a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by hundreds of brands, from Gucci to Cartier, supporting the circular economy. We make consigning effortless with free in-home pickup, drop-off service, virtual appointments, and direct shipping.

Planet is the leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and insights. Planet is driven by a mission to image all of Earth’s landmass every day, and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest fleet of imaging satellites, as well as online software, tools and analytics needed to deliver data to users. Decision makers in business, government, and within organizations use Planets data and machine learning-powered analytics to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and make informed, timely decisions to solve our worlds toughest challenges. Visit us at https://www.planet.com/

We develop low-cost technology to convert biomass into stable carbon for long-term carbon storage and renewable energy.

BurnBot builds and operates systems that scale fuel treatment to prevent destructive wildfires.

Springboard accelerates the growth of entrepreneurial companies led by women through access to essential resources and a global community of experts. We are a leading network of influencers, investors, and innovators dedicated to building high-growth companies led by women who are transforming industries. The measure of our success is in the results. Since we started in 2000, 950+ Springboard portfolio companies have created more than $76B in value, 28 IPOs, and 10 unicorns.

The Japan Society of Northern California is an educational non-profit organization and the West Coast’s leading forum on Japan and US-Japan relations. Its mission is to strengthen cooperation and understanding between the peoples of the United States and Japan in a changing world by providing programs that help to expand knowledge, increase personal interaction and facilitate discussion of important issues. Ever since our founding in 1905, the Japan Society has believed in the power of knowledge and personal contact to bring peoples and countries together. Now, more than 100 years later, we remain dedicated to strengthening the friendship between the United States and Japan. Our members throughout the Bay Area and Northern California enjoy opportunities to meet and learn from leaders in business, politics, society and the arts from both sides of the Pacific.

Menlo Micro is on a mission to create a more energy efficient and sustainable world, with an entirely new category of electronic switches. The Ideal Switch eliminates compromises and tradeoffs by combining the benefits of electromechanical and solid-state switches into the best of both worlds. Menlo is bringing more than 99 percent reductions in size, weight, power, and cost to dozens of industries such as medical, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, consumer electronics, industrial IoT, and test and measurement. For more information, visit menlomicro.com.