Season of Growth

As we wrap up the second quarter of 2019, we want to highlight and celebrate recent exciting EPIcenter events and milestones. Many of you attended, participated in, and supported the EPIcenter team at these events, and for that, we thank you.  We look forward to continuing strong during the next quarter and for the remainder of the year, and are confident that, with your continued support, we will have much more to celebrate at year end.

2019 Summit – Plug Me In: Smart. Connected. Electrified

Our third annual EPIcenter Summit was focused on electrification and titled “Plug Me In: Smart. Connected. Electrified.” The half-day event featured speakers from across the country participating in panel discussions, keynotes, and technology vignettes we call “Tech Talks.” This Summit was highly praised by both speakers and attendees.  The EPIcenter team is looking forward planning the 2020 Summit and collaborating with each of you to ensure an even more successful event.

Global Lecture Series IV

Our fourth Global Lecture Series was titled “Thirst for Power” a screening of documentary film followed by a panel discussion featuring Dr. Michael Webber, Author of Thirst for Power: Energy, Water, and Human Survival; Dr. Cris Eugster, Chief Operating Officer, CPS Energy and Board Chair, EPIcenter; Robert Puente, President and CEO, SAWS; Mat Hames, Director of “Thirst for Power”, Alpheus Media; and moderated by John Huffaker, Client Delivery Executive, Itron.  The event took place at The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, and was well-attended and we received positive feedback from many attendees.  EPIcenter will continue to refine our Global Lecture Series to ensure attendance and engagement.

Entrepreneurship Week

• Andi Littlejohn, Director of the EPIcenter Energy Incubator and Accelerator, moderated a panel discussion featuring members of the MOR-SA group as they discussed the benefits and value of supporting the growth and advocacy of entrepreneurs in San Antonio through mentorship and program development, and about the best ways to make the most of any mentor relationship.

• Speakers: Sergio Palacios, Visiting Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, Greehey School of Business from Tecnologico de Monterrey; Zindy Infante, Director, LiftFund Women’s Business Center; and Bijo Mathew, Director, Tech     Commercialization Center UTSA IED. 

• Kimberly Britton moderated a Fireside Chat about EPIcenter and how it is growing the San Antonio startup community. She interviewed EPIcenter Programs Manager Andi Littlejohn and one of the Energy Incubator and Accelerator clients,     Anna Morton, CEO & Lead Design Engineer of Morton Gestalt. The discussion explored the process of incubation from the coach’s and client’s perspectives.

‍In the News

San Antonio Business Journal featured EPIcenter in two articles highlighting EPIcenter’s work with local startups in the Energy Incubator and Accelerator, as well as our commitment to raise the quality of mentorship in San Antonio.

- EEIA Article

- Mentorship Article

Mark your calendars! A friendly reminder of EPIcenter’s upcoming programming.  We hope to see you there!

Global Lecture Series V - September 11, 2019. Ruth Taylor Recital Hall, Trinity University. 6:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Global Lecture Series VI - November 14, 2019. Location TBD

State of EPIcenter (Power Network members Spark Level and above exclusive)- December 11, 2019. Location TBD

We thank you for your partnership and support!