swiss ep 25. passion project - new nexus energy
Short Summary:
This presentation discusses a passion project, "Nexus Energy," focused on advancing the clean energy ecosystem in Vietnam. The project addresses the limited access to investment, lack of green talent, and need for robust program development within the Vietnamese clean energy startup sector. Nexus Energy aims to increase the number of clean energy startups and entrepreneurs, empower professionals with necessary skills, and boost financial resources available to them. The project utilizes accelerator programs, youth internships, and partnerships to achieve these goals, seeking external expertise and support for program improvement. Specific technologies or examples of clean energy startups are not detailed.
Detailed Summary:
The presentation centers around a passion project aimed at bolstering the clean energy sector in Vietnam. It can be broken down into the following sections:
Section 1: Introduction and Project Overview: The speaker introduces Nexus Energy, a project designed to improve the clean energy ecosystem. They explain that the project stems from their organization's previous work, including accelerator programs, youth internship programs focused on green energy, and climate tech ecosystem funding. The speaker notes that they are not changing their office attire for the presentation.
Section 2: Identifying Problems and Goals: The speaker highlights key challenges facing the Vietnamese clean energy industry: limited access to investment for startups, a shortage of skilled green talent, and the need for high-quality program development within their organization. The project's goals are clearly stated: increasing the number of clean energy startups and entrepreneurs, empowering professionals with necessary skills, and increasing available financial resources. The speaker emphasizes the need to improve the organization's competencies and strategies.
Section 3: Project Approach and Partnerships: The speaker explains that Nexus Energy utilizes a multi-pronged approach, including accelerator programs and partnerships to overcome the identified challenges. They mention seeking external support and top-tier resources (e.g., "top ERS") to enhance their accelerator program and overall project effectiveness. The speaker emphasizes the small size of their team and the reliance on external partnerships.
Section 4: Previous Projects and Experience: The speaker mentions several previous projects that informed the development of Nexus Energy. These include accelerator programs, a youth program focused on green energy ("N chain program"), climate tech ecosystem funding, and internal organizational development initiatives focused on strengthening competencies and strategies. These past experiences highlight the evolution of their approach to supporting the clean energy sector.
The presentation lacks specific details about the types of clean energy technologies involved or the specific startups supported. The focus is primarily on the organizational and systemic challenges and the project's overall strategy to address them. The speaker's repeated use of "uh" and "um" suggests a somewhat informal and impromptu presentation style.