Anand Upadhyay Solar Energy Analyst

Hållbar (Sustainability in Swedish) is a sustainability consulting agency based out of Colombia, South America. Hållbar's partners have gained work experience from 11 countries on 4 continents and offer customized international consulting that transcends national boundaries to provide added value to products, services and future generations. Hållbar understands and appreciates differences in global cultures, and inherently knows what works where, and what doesn't. Hållbar has 3 full-time partners, including an expert in international business, an environmental engineer and a chemist/economist, all of whom have M.Sc. in Sustainable Development from Sweden. The partners speak fluent English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, and are able to offer consulting in all of them. Hållbar main work areas are in : - Sustainability strategies and management - Sustainable supply chains - Climate change strategies - Stakeholder management - Sustainable culture (courses & workshops) - Sustainability communication If you would like to know more about the services that Hållbar has to offer, please visit http://www.hallbar.com.co (please note that the website is in Spanish).

Founder to EcoApprentice. Riding the rapids pre-revenue while we develop the next iteration. Launched a working prototype in 2011. Before taking the leap: 20 year career in public education.

An experienced CEO who helps entrepreneurs and investors grow their companies. He specializes in ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, STARTUPS, SOFTWARE, and VENTURE CAPITAL / INVESTMENT. He has built, managed, and sold software companies in several markets including supply chain, energy performance management technologies, carbon/sustainability reporting systems, application performance management, HR systems, and SaaS technologies. As a serial entrepreneur and the inventor of several technology patents, he has founded several software companies and has led teams in both large and small-cap ventures in the USA, Canada, and the UK. He also advises startups and investors on doing business between Silicon Valley and Europe. This Maven currently sits on the boards of several technology companies in the US and Europe. Specializations Include: • Corporate strategy and fundraising / venture capital / M&A • International business and Intellectual Property • Senior / board level team leadership • Investment Due Diligence and Advisory • Building and managing technology and services businesses