Founders' Lounge - IP Protection and Trade Secrets in The Battery Industry

Schedule

Thu Apr 24 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Port Labs | Oakland, CA

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About this Event

SF Climate Week Founders' Lounge
โ€‹IP Protection and Trade Secrets in The Battery Industry

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โ€‹๐Ÿ“… When: Thursday, April 24 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Where: Port Labs - Oakland, CA

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โ€‹๐Ÿ•  5:30 - 6:00 PM | Arrival & Registration ๐Ÿ”ฅ 6:00 - 6:45 PM | Panel Discussion. โšก 6:45 - 7:45 PM | Breakout Sessions with Panelists ๐Ÿค 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Networking & Closing

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โ€‹Networking Redefined!

โ€‹At The Battery Saloonโ€™s Founders' Lounge, we are rethinking networkingโ€”not just as a way to meet people, but as a space for deep collaboration. Our mission is to bring together founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals across the battery and clean energy value chain to exchange insights, workshop their biggest challenges, and build real connections that drive progress.

โ€‹This event is designed to equip innovators with expert insights while providing a space where they can actively problem-solve with their peers.

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โ€‹Introducing Todd Ostomel

โ€‹We are featuring an exclusive guest, , a leading expert in intellectual property (IP) protection and trade secrets within the battery and clean energy industries.

โ€‹Todd Ostomel is a seasoned patent attorney and IP strategist specializing in global patent and trade secret portfolio management. With extensive experience across energy storage, rechargeable batteries, battery recycling, and fuel cells, Todd has worked with entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies to safeguard their innovations.

โ€‹How Are We Redefining Networking?

โ€‹Instead of surface-level networking, we are creating a space where founders, innovators, and professionals can collaborate on real challenges.

โ€‹๐Ÿ’ก Introducing Advisory Nooks โ€“ Small-group breakout sessions where you can workshop your challenges, get feedback from industry experts, and exchange strategies with like-minded peers.

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โ€‹Advisory Nooks & Breakout Sessions:

โ€‹๐Ÿ”น Non-Dilutive Fundraising โ€“ TBC
๐Ÿ”น VC Funding & Investment Strategy โ€“ , Managing Partner at The Battery Saloon
๐Ÿ”น Business Strategy and Product/Market Fit โ€“ , Climate Tech Advisor, Startup Judge & Mentor at CTO
๐Ÿ”น Go-To-Market & Communication โ€“ Advisor at PnP, CMO at ConnectM Technology Solutions

โ€‹These interactive sessions provide an exclusive opportunity to ask questions, gain expert guidance, and tackle real-world obstacles in a hands-on, collaborative setting.

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โ€‹Why Attend?

โ€‹โœ” Access to top advisors & experts in investment, strategy, and growth
โœ” Small-group problem-solving to address your specific startup challenges
โœ” Actionable insights on fundraising, commercialization, and IP protection
โœ” High-value networking with founders, investors, and professionals in batteries & clean energyHosted by: The Battery Saloon & Port Labs

โ€‹๐Ÿ“ฉ For inquiries or sponsorship opportunities, contact: [email protected]

โ€‹Don't miss this chance to gain expert legal and business insights, workshop key topics, and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of clean energy.

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โ€‹About

โ€‹โ€‹Founded in July 2024 at , The Battery Saloon is a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the global energy transition and building domestic energy resilience and reliability through fostering innovations across the battery value chain.

โ€‹The Battery Saloon is a one-stop-shop, offering general and technical consulting services from mining to recycling, as well as startup mentorship programs and expert-led technical workshops.

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โ€‹By registering for this event you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.


Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Arrival & Registration
๐Ÿ•‘: 07:00 PM
Panel Discussion on IP Secrets and Trade Secrets
๐Ÿ•‘: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Facilitated Breakout Sessions
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Networking & Closing
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Port Labs, 2044 Franklin Street, Oakland, United States

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