Building Capacity & Innovation Ecosystem for Net-Zero Emissions | Megan Fisher, Director and CEO, EnergyLab, Australia from Responsible Innovation 100

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Building Capacity & Innovation Ecosystem for Net-Zero Emissions | Megan Fisher, Director and CEO, EnergyLab, Australia

1 hour 1 minutes Posted Apr 3, 2023 at 6:30 am.

Introduction

Q1.1_What motived the founding of the EnergyLab?

Q1.2_How has EnergyLab's mission evolved?

Q2_Can you share some examples of successful clean energy startups that EnergyLab has supported over the years. What do you think has been key to their success?

Q3_How does EnergyLab identify and select the startups it works with, and what qualities do you look for in entrepreneurs and their ideas?

Q4_What are some of the biggest challenges facing the clean energy industry in Australia today, and how is EnergyLab working to address them?

Q5.1_How has EnergyLab worked with communities to drive impact?

Q5.2_Who are the key industry players?

Q6_How can communities be better engaged in the clean energy transition, and what role do you see for startups and entrepreneurs in this process?

Q7_How has EnergyLab foster diversity and inclusion within the startups it works with?

Q8.1_How can we ensure that the benefits of the clean energy transition are shared equitably across all communities?

Q8.2_How can regulation assist in fairer distribution of benefits of innovation?

Q9_On indigenous leadership in inclusive innovation

Q10.1_What are the two valleys of death for Australian startups?

Q10.2_Unlocking local capital to help Australian startups

Q10.3_Lessons from other innovation ecosystems

Q11_How can startups mitigate the risks associated with the two valleys of death?

Q12.1_How can established companies foster a culture of innovation and risk-taking, while also maintaining their core business operations?

Q12.2_How can corporates embed impact at the centre of innovation and business activities?

Q13_Tell is a story only you can tell.

Q14_Teach us a lesson only you can teach.

Q15_Envision 2050: what would you hope it to look like, feel like and sound like?

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Step into the world of sustainability and decarbonisation with Megan Fisher, Director & CEO of EnergyLab.

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About Megan:

Megan is the Director and CEO at EnergyLab - Australia and New Zealand's largest climate tech startup accelerator and innovation network dedicated to reaching net zero emissions. EnergyLab supports talented founders in clean energy and climate tech and connects them to the mentors, advisors, partners, peers, and investors they need to succeed.

With a background in product development and innovation Megan has experience commercialising, developing, and scaling products plus driving novel technology initiatives from pilot to adoption. Megan has worked in several industries in the midst of digital disruption as well as the enormous transition as the energy industry moves to renewables.

Megan made the move from corporate to not for profit to have a positive impact on the climate tech startup ecosystem in Australia after engaging in the more advanced international clean energy startup ecosystems.

More about Megan:

*LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megansfisher/

*Megan named as one of the 100 Green Power Players for 2023 in The Australian: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/renewable-energy-economy/green-power-players-list

More about EnergyLab:

*EnergyLab’s website: https://energylab.org.au

*EnergyLab’s blog: https://energylab.org.au/blog/

*EnergyLab’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@energylabaustralia895/videos

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