Elon Musk: As the CEO of Tesla and , Musk is a driving force behind electric vehicles, renewable energy solutions, and solar technologies. His for a future impacts industries from transportation to space.

Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson: A professor at Stanford, Jacobson’s work focuses on developing 100% clean, renewable energy solutions to combat climate change, emphasizing , water, and solar technologies.

Bertrand Piccard: The initiator behind Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered flight around the world, Piccard champions the cause of renewable energy and green tech innovations.

Christiana Figueres: Former Executive Secretary of the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change, Figueres played a significant role in the 2015 Paris Agreement. She’s a global authority on climate change and green technology’s potential.

Bill McDonough: Co-author of “Cradle to Cradle,” McDonough is a thought leader in sustainable design and . His philosophy of “waste equals food” emphasizes circular economies and eco-efficiency.

Dr. Steven Chu: Nobel laureate and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, Chu’s and policies in sustainable energy, including advanced biofuels and solar technologies, are influential in shaping green tech narratives.

Danny Kennedy: Co- of Sungevity, a solar energy services company, Kennedy is an advocate for decentralized renewable energy systems and the potential of solar to disrupt traditional energy markets.

Alex Steffen: An award-winning writer and speaker, Steffen’s works, including “Worldchanging” and “Carbon Zero,” explore the challenges and solutions of a sustainable future with green technologies.
Dr. Jennifer Holmgren: As the CEO of LanzaTech, Holmgren leads a effort to convert waste carbon into sustainable fuels, pushing the boundaries of green tech and bioengineering.

Leilani Münter: A race car driver and activist, Münter combines her passion for sports with green tech, championing electric vehicles and sustainability within the racing industry.

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