Innovation in Energy - Startups

Decarbonisation, Decentralisation and Digitisation are three of the key themes driving change and innovation in the energy sector across the globe. Today’s session will deep dive into one component of the energy innovation ecosystem - startups. EnergyLab is Australia and New Zealand's largest cleantech startup accelerator and network dedicated to the clean energy transition. During this session Megan and Riley from EnergyLab will share insights on how startups are driving innovation in the energy sector.

Speakers

Megan Fisher | Advisor - Industry Engagement | EnergyLab

Megan is a product developer from way back and has experience sponsoring and leading large innovations and transformations that are product, people, process and technology focused. Megan has experienced a number of industries in the midst of transformation and disruption including print media being disrupted by digital and the transition to renewable technologies in the energy industry. She enjoys working with startups and has mentored and supported startups through the CSIRO ON Program, EnergyLab, Free Electrons, startupbootcamp and SheEO.

Riley McAuliffe | Senior Manager, Scaleup Program | EnergyLab

Riley runs EnergyLab’s Scaleup Program, an industry led program that connects utilities with the startups that can help them achieve their strategic and innovation goals. Her strengths lay in understanding startups and utilities, and helping them to build relationships and bridge the gap between large companies and risk-tolerant entrepreneurs. Before EnergyLab, Riley was an environmental engineer at GHD, completed a Master of Environment (Climate Change stream) at the University of Melbourne and led delegations of young professionals to United Nations forums including COP21 in Paris.