The Master Hit List v.1 – ‘Clean Tech Rockstar’ Interview List

by Chris Williams on October 20, 2009

in Interviews

The main reason I started blogging was to document the conversations I have with the really interesting, visionary, and smart people in the clean technology industry so I could share them with you.

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I have found interviews and discussions to be the BEST ways to learn information and gather insights that I couldn’t possibly find anywhere else. Personally, it’ fun to continually meet new people. Professionally, it is one of the easiest, and more useful ways to gather information if you’re looking learn, start a business or get a job.

Here is a list of companies and/or people that I plan to interview and have discussions with in the next year and why I think they’re awesome. Without a doubt this list will change or grow as I meet people, go to conferences, and as time passes.

The list will also help me to be accountable and keep track of my progress!

Please let me know what you think of my list and if you want me to interview a person or company that is not on the list.

Organization NameSectorWhy I like themWebsite: So you can check them out
Green City GrowersOrganic FoodBrand new business model changing food deliveryhttp://growmycitygreen.com/
Positive Energy --> OpowerResidential Energy EfficiencyBringing energy efficiency to 300 million American households (then the world?)http://www.opower.com/
NexampFull Service Clean Energy CompanyUnique business model driving renewable energy industry.http://www.nexamp.com/
BigBelly SolarWaste CollectionWorld's only solar powered trash compactorhttp://www.bigbellysolar.com/
The Green RoundtableGreen BuildingInnovative green building resource centerhttp://www.greenroundtable.org/
Little Foot EnergyRenewable Energy InstallerNiche focus on alternaitve energy in HVAC applicationshttp://www.littlefootinc.com/
BioMass Combustion SystemsBio MassNiche focus on bio mass applicationshttp://www.biomasscombustion.com/
Sustainable Business NetworkSustainable Business AssociationNetwork of sustainable businesseshttp://www.sbnboston.org/sbn15/
Global ExchangeFair TradeEnvironmental and social justice for international tradehttp://www.globalexchange.org/
TimberLandClothingLeader in minimizing environmental impacts of business operationshttp://www.timberland.com/home/index.jsp
Urgent VCVenture Development, FinancingBuilding green cities, enough saidhttp://urgentvc.com/
KivaMicro Loan PlatformBuilding entrepreneurs worldwidehttp://www.kiva.org/
VegaWattWaste to PowerOnly CHP system of its kindhttp://www.vegawatt.com/
EnerNOCDemand ResponseLargest demand response provider in the worldhttp://www.enernoc.com/index.php
GroSolarSolar InstallerOne of the largest companies installing solarhttp://grosolar.com/
Sun RunSolar FinancingSolar systems for less then $1000..crazy!http://www.sunrunhome.com/
The Food ProjectFoodBuilding sustainable food systemshttp://thefoodproject.org/
Energy HubSmart GridManagement tools for the smart gridhttp://www.energyhub.net/
TrilliantSmart GridIT products for the smart gridhttp://www.trilliantinc.com/
TerraCycleRecyclingDoesn't believe in wastehttp://www.terracycle.net/
RecyclineRecycled Consumer ProductsDoesn't like waste either, create consumer productshttp://www.preserveproducts.com/
Urban Ecology InstituteConservationPromotes, developing, research urban ecosystemshttp://www.urbaneco.org/
Cambridge Energy AllianceEnergy EfficiencyGrass roots organization driving energy efficiencyhttp://cambridgeenergyalliance.org/
Alteris RenewablesRenewable Energy InstallerLargest solar installer in new englandhttp://www.alterisinc.com/
Recycle BankRecyclingTransforming how cities manage recyclinghttps://www.recyclebank.com/
Green Collar MediaGreen MediaLargest directory of B2B green companies and green white papershttp://www.greencollareconomy.com/
Livable Streets AllianceSustainable TransportationLeading Boston based organization creating better transportation systemshttp://www.livablestreets.info/
Taza ChocolateFood: Organic ChocolateSocially and environmentally responsible food productionhttp://www.tazachocolate.com/
Sunlight Solar EnergySolar Energy InstallerAnother solar installer, let's see what makes them specialhttp://sunlightsolar.com/
Interstate Renewable Energy Counsil (IREC)Industry AssociationProvide standards, certifications to accelerate renewable energy adoption in the UShttp://www.irecusa.org/
Solar DepotSolar DistributorLargest solar distributor in the UShttp://www.solardepot.com/
Energy CircleEnergy EfficiencyBased in Maine! Leading home energy efficiency information and storehttp://www.energycircle.com/
TED (The Energy Detective)Energy EfficiencyAwesome device! Provides real time power monitor for homeshttp://www.theenergydetective.com/index.html
SodexhoFoodNamed DJSI worldwide sustainability leader. $13 billion market cap.http://www.sodexousa.com/
Ocean SprayFoodCompany is driving a huge sustainability initiaitve. Let's see what they're doinghttp://www.oceanspray.com/
Alt EDIY Alternative EnergyInteresting business model for alternative energyhttp://www.altestore.com/store/
Green GuildEnergy EfficiencyLocal weatherization provider on the front lines every day getting sh*t donehttp://www.greenguild.com/
NFTEEntrepreneursGlobal non-profit that teaches low income children entrepreneurship so they can change the worldhttp://www.nfte.com/
EV CastElectric VehiclesElectric Vehicle Experts: Podcast Dedicated to Electric Carshttp://www.evcast.com/members/evcast

  • Kyle
    Dude. This list is tremendous. So many piqued my interest. Looking forward to reading up!
  • You should have some other easy links. like digg, etc., so your fans can easily spread the word.
  • Marianne Tyrrell
    I'd like to see you interview Regenerative Culture, http://regenerativeculture.org/.

    Also, your list is a great resource in general for those interested in clean/green tech. Would be even more useful if the urls were hyperlinks.
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