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Leo Trudel is Co-Founder and COO of RosettaBlock, a technology company that integrates software applications for building equipment and renewable energy projects. He has previously worked in solar project development and investment banking, where he specialized in transaction and advisory services for small and mid-cap alternative energy and technology companies.  Prior to that, he worked for an investment banking technology firm where he managed a fixed income research division, developed capital markets research methods, and integrated syndication platforms and analytics software for bulge bracket clients. He began his career as a political aide and has held senior roles in multiple gubernatorial campaigns, advising on policy, strategy, and fundraising.  Trudel earned a BA from Colby College in 2007, where he studied government and economics.

Bobby Simpson is co-founder and partner of Harbinger Land, a services company primarily focused on land research and acquisitions for natural gas development. He has nine years experience as a landman and manager across projects in Oklahoma, Texas, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Colorado. He acquired his undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State University in 2006 and his Masters from the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business in 2012.

Robert F. Parker is a Partner at Chobe Advisers, a consulting firm and developer of renewable energy & commodity projects around the globe. Mr. Parker has worked in the Renewable Energy sector for 10 years as an executive, banker, and advisor. He is an Adjunct Professor and Diploma Program Director at New York University’s School of Professional Studies, covering Entrepreneurship, CleanTech, and Energy Finance. Mr. Parker has an MBA from Loyola University – Chicago and a BA from Johns Hopkins University. He also serves as the Deputy Director of the CleanTech Open’s NYC Metro Region.

Shruti acquired her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester, where she dual-majored in Economics and Environmental Studies, researched under faculty members of the University Council on Sustainability, and danced on the University of Rochester Bhangra team. Upon graduating, Shruti began her career at Green Street Solar Power in residential project management, and has since progressed to Senior Analyst, where she works directly with the CEO, creating financial models and assessing profitability. Also holding an Advanced Diploma in Energy Finance from NYU, when she’s not working, Shruti enjoys spinning, dancing, and is an avid Boston sports fan.

Mike Alter is an Associate for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) at ICF. At ICF, Mike primarily works with electric utility companies on grid modernization efforts, including enhancements to distribution system planning and the integration of DER into retail and wholesale markets. Prior to ICF, Mike was an Associate Analyst on the Local Governments Credit Ratings team at Moody’s. Mike holds a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Rutgers University.

Owen Brady is a Program Manager for National Grid in their New Energy Solutions group, which focuses on developing and launching innovative solutions and technologies. He is leading the development of a commercial gas demand response program, a first in the industry and one of four gas Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) projects undertaken by National Grid. He joined National Grid in February, shortly after moving to Brooklyn from Burlington, VT, where he had worked as the Key Accounts Representative for Vermont Gas Systems. In that role, he was responsible for managing key accounts that represented 40% of annual revenue, developing market entry strategies for new communities, and selling innovative technologies. Owen graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Vermont in 2010