Climate Change Innovation: Disrupting Legacy Industries

Launching a new product is challenging, especially in a space dominated by tech giants. This requires bold innovation, a sharp strategy, and the ability to scale quickly. TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, taking place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 28-30, brings together three experts who are doing just that while simultaneously addressing one of the world's greatest challenges: climate change.

Meet the Innovators: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Solutions

• Paul Lambert, Founder and CEO of Quilt: Lambert, drawing on his experience from Google, Nest, and Tesla, is leading the charge at Quilt to develop a design-forward, smart home climate solution. With thousands of homeowners on the waitlist and $33 million in Series A funding, Quilt is poised to revolutionize a market long dominated by fossil-fuel-based systems.
• Gurinder Nagra, CEO of Furno Materials: Nagra is reimagining cement production, a notoriously carbon-heavy industry. Leveraging his scientific education from the University of New South Wales and Stanford University, he's developing energy-efficient, zero-emission cement plants that are modular and compact.
• Brigid O'Brien, Managing Partner at RA Capital Management: O'Brien is driving investments in companies focused on planetary health. With extensive experience in decarbonizing operations at BHP, the world's largest mining company, she brings unmatched expertise in scaling technologies that address climate challenges.

Scaling Innovation: Overcoming Challenges and Creating Competitive Advantage

These innovators will share their strategies for outmaneuvering established competitors, scaling their innovations, and delivering transformative products in legacy industries. They will address the following crucial points:

• How startups can differentiate themselves in a crowded market.
• Turning legacy players' weaknesses into competitive advantages.
• Making bold decisions necessary to scale in industries that haven't changed in decades.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024: A Hub for Innovation and Investment

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is a must-see event for founders, investors, and senior executives looking to understand how to succeed in highly competitive markets. It provides a platform to explore the latest trends in innovation and connect with industry leaders who are shaping the future of sustainable development.

Securing Your Seat at Disrupt 2024: Joining the Innovation Movement

This panel offers a rare opportunity to learn how to outmaneuver established competitors, scale innovation, and deliver transformative products in legacy industries - all while framing these activities around saving the planet. Secure your seat at Disrupt 2024 today to learn how these visionary leaders are driving the next wave of market disruption.