I recently had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion about effective climatetech crowdfunding strategies, speaking from my perspective as an investor in many crowdfunded climatetech ventures. I was particularly excited to join this conversation as it was hosted by Third Derivative, the climatetech innovation ecosystem that I founded and led as CEO forContinue reading “Climatetech Crowdfunding Strategies: Insights from My Recent Panel”
Author Archives: Bryan Guido Hassin
Tecmo Super Bowl: The Perfect Play in Sports Gaming History
As millions gather today for Super Bowl LVIII, I find myself thinking about a different kind of Super Bowl – one that, for me, represents the perfect distillation of football into pure joy. Some say you can’t go home again, but they’re wrong. All I need is an NES controller, that distinctive click of theContinue reading “Tecmo Super Bowl: The Perfect Play in Sports Gaming History”
Magical Technologies at DLD Munich: A Vision for Materials Revolution
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke I’ve just returned from the DLD Conference in Munich, where I presented DexMat‘s magical technologies in a featured session exploring how today’s seemingly magical innovations will shape tomorrow’s world. The 2025 DLD Munich conference brought together visionaries and innovators from across the globe,Continue reading “Magical Technologies at DLD Munich: A Vision for Materials Revolution”
DexMat Was Featured On The Cover Of Science
Not very humble brag here, but I think readers of this blog will find it interesting: recently DexMat was featured on the cover of Science, one of the most preeminent academic journals in the world! Based on patented IP from Nobel-winning scientists at Rice University, DexMat produces a sustainable nanomaterial (nerdily called Galvorn) that isContinue reading “DexMat Was Featured On The Cover Of Science”
DexMat’s Epic Progress During A Challenging Year
With the holidays and the new year upon us, it is the perfect time to reflect on this year’s lessons and accomplishments (as I did last year). Pressure is a privilege, and we felt that with gratitude in 2024. It was a hard year for climate tech, and startups in general. But it didn’t slow downContinue reading “DexMat’s Epic Progress During A Challenging Year”
Quick Trip To London
I’m on the flight back from a quick trip to London, where I shared the DexMat story with investors, reconnected with friends, and savored the Dickensian Christmas vibe. An Unexpected Party The primary purpose of my trip was to participate in a small holiday party organised by Azeem Azhar of The Exponential View. If youContinue reading “Quick Trip To London”
My Career Has Come Full Circle
In rereading a post of mine from a trip to Kenya in 2008, I was blown away by how prescient it turned out to be, and how full circle my career has come since then! Consider the following excerpt: The problem with such a plan is two-fold. First, these renewable energy technologies are expensive andContinue reading “My Career Has Come Full Circle”
Empowering Rice Engineers with an Entrepreneurial Mindset
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of Masters in Engineering Management and Leadership students at Rice University—my own alma mater. Stepping back onto campus, now as a mentor rather than a student, felt like a full-circle moment, especially since this seminar was hosted by RCEL, where many yearsContinue reading “Empowering Rice Engineers with an Entrepreneurial Mindset”
Critical Minerals and Materials Transitions
Last week I was honored to be invited to speak at the Rice Baker Institute‘s Annual Energy Summit on a panel about critical minerals and materials transitions. The panel was capably moderated by Michelle Michot Foss, a topical expert, and I joined some top-notch fellow panelists from the lithium, batteries, and legal fields. If youContinue reading “Critical Minerals and Materials Transitions”
Lessons Learned from Four Climatetech Entrepreneurs
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a panel of lessons learned from four climatetech entrepreneurs. It was organized by Trellis (formerly known as GreenBiz) and moderated by Chris Wedding of EFI, where I am a Fellow. It was a great discussion with other entrepreneurs whom I like and admire, and hopefully it wasContinue reading “Lessons Learned from Four Climatetech Entrepreneurs”