Start time: 15:20.
Duration: 1 hour, 40 minutes.
Location: Cooke theatre, Antares building.
The Shark Tank promised a showcase of innovation and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. We invited five exciting companies to present their work where they are creating an environment that isn't just about profit, but about the future of the planet and what's needed to safeguard it.
Shark tank at the Robotics Festival, 2022.
Attendees had the chance to listen and ask questions, as each company presented and demonstrated their company and the products or services they can offer.
The Shark Tank was a platform for engagement that helped spark conversations, engage in new partnerships, and even motivate other sustainable ideas. The event illuminated the potential for successful, impactful businesses that are not only financially viable but also contribute positively to our planet's wellbeing.
Allye provides distributed energy storage at the grid edge working in partnership with electricity networks to accelerate decarbonisation of the grid while helping commercial and residential customers to lower energy costs by up to 50%.
Our intelligent energy storage systems reimagine how batteries are connected, distributed and used. Flexible and modular, our batteries are self-learning, managed via the cloud to maximise cycle life and arbitrage on electricity prices.
Using digital twins, we deploy machine learning and AI to optimise behaviour and performance as a collective of assets, to deliver benefits at an individual level to the end user and the energy network at a system level.
Allye provides distributed energy storage at the grid edge working in partnership with electricity networks to accelerate decarbonisation of the grid while helping commercial and residential customers to lower energy costs by up to 50%.
Our intelligent energy storage systems reimagine how batteries are connected, distributed and used. Flexible and modular, our batteries are self-learning, managed via the cloud to maximise cycle life and arbitrage on electricity prices.
Using digital twins, we deploy machine learning and AI to optimise behaviour and performance as a collective of assets, to deliver benefits at an individual level to the end user and the energy network at a system level.
Cheesecake Energy Ltd (CEL) is developing the world's most sustainable energy storage technology for integrating renewable generation, microgrids and electric vehicle charging. Their breakthrough system uses off-the-shelf industrial hardware in a proprietary configuration to deliver an energy storage technology offering greater durability and lower cost than lithium-ion batteries. For commercial and industrial customers that are facing long waits for grid connections and high energy costs, their system unlocks new sites and developments by buffering what energy the grid can provide to meet peak demand, and making best use of onsite solar or wind generation.
Michael Simpson is Chief Commercial & Product Officer for Cheesecake Energy, and is one of the founders of the company. He leads customer- and partner-facing activities as well as technical product development. Mike has a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in high-efficiency compression/expansion from Imperial College London. He previously worked on a range of jet engine design and analysis challenges for Rolls-Royce Plc., and conducted research into energy storage at the University of Nottingham.
Yue Jin Tay is part of the founding team at Circulor, the leader in supply chain traceability; and is Vice President of Product and also responsible for key customer relationships. His other responsibilities have included leading sales and business development, customer implementation and Circulor’s APAC operations. He has worked with key customers from mining, through the midstream and to OEM manufacturers, to use its end-to-end supply chain traceability technology to reduce risk and meet their ESG, compliance and sustainability goals. Yue Jin has worked on a range of innovative technology initiatives across global supply chains for over 25 years in Shell, Sony, Compaq, 3Com and in the UK Public Sector with PA Consulting and Procserve.
Founded in 2021, Connect Earth is a London-based environmental data company that democratises easy access to sustainability data. With its carbon-tracking API technology, Connect Earth is on a mission to empower people and businesses to make sustainable choices and bridge the gap between intent, knowledge, and action. Connect Earth supports financial institutions in offering their retail and SME customers transparent insight into the climate impact of their spending.
Nick is the CTO & Co-founder of Connect Earth where he combines his passion for software and sustainability to help make access to environmental tools easier. He was previously an engineer at Amazon on their softlines and climate pledge-friendly teams and prior had his own climate-tech company. He studied AI & Software Engineering at the University of Edinburgh and was recently part of the Forbes 30 under 30 list with his co-founder, Alex.
Paua is a dynamic force in the electric mobility space, revolutionizing EV charging solutions. With a relentless commitment to innovation, sustainability, and seamless customer experiences, Paua stands at the forefront of the industry. Our extensive charging network, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technology have positioned us as a trailblazer in the EV landscape. Powered by a vision of cleaner transportation, Paua's innovative approach and collaborative spirit make us a catalyst for a greener future.
Niall Riddell is a visionary leader driving change in the electric mobility sector. As the founder and CEO of Paua, he has orchestrated a groundbreaking shift towards sustainable transportation solutions. With a diverse background encompassing technology, finance, and entrepreneurship, Niall's passion for environmental consciousness has led Paua to the forefront of the industry. His leadership is characterized by a relentless pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to creating a cleaner, greener future through accessible EV charging networks.
Ian has over a decade of experience in sustainability and is responsible for developing and managing key parts of BT Group’s environment strategies, and leads the award winning Green Tech Innovation Platform. The platform scouts of startups from across the globe that have developed ‘break-through’ tech that can support BT’s customers on their transition to a Net Zero and Circular world.