The Launch Pad presents
An Entrepreneur's Guide to Environmental Sustainability
The Launch Pad is pleased to invite you to an opportunity to hear from entrepreneurs in the green and sustainability industry. Claudio Osorio will share his insights on his newest innovative company, InnoVida, which manufactures building solutions that bridge the gap between energy efficiency, affordability, and high quality. Our panel of green entrepreneurs will be moderated by Amarilis Moran Osorio, a noted expert in green entrepreneurship.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Luncheon 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion 12:30 – 1:15 PM
Presentation 1:15 – 2:00 PM
Glasgow Hall – Jorge M. Perez Architecture Center
University of Miami School of Architecture
1215 Dickinson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Free with RSVP – thelaunchpad@miami.edu or (305) 284-2789
Sponsored by:
School of Architecture and GreenU
Speaker / Panelists:
Claudio Osorio is the Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of InnoVida Holdings, a global leader in the
manufacturing of green building materials and solutions. Claudio founded CHS Electronics, which he led to
become the third largest computer distribution company in the world, with revenues of $8.7 billion in 1997, and ranked #189 on the Fortune 500. That same year, Claudio was honored with the Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” award.
Amarilis Moran Osorio is the Co-Founder of InnoVida Holdings and President of its US operations. She is actively involved with numerous green initiatives, including as Chairman and President of A House for You, an organization focused on building housing and community infrastructure in undeveloped and disaster relief areas. Amarilis also founded a company that developed artificial intelligence software for Latin American and European countries.
Rowen Negrin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gulf Stream Turbines LLC, a start-up venture dedicated to converting ocean currents into electricity. Prior to Gulf Stream Turbines, Rowen created an American icon with his invention, marketing and manufacturing of “The Chia Pet”. Rowen has worked as a financial consultant for Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers, designed products for Revlon and created the first television shopping program.
Christopher Block launched the Miami-Dade franchise of Pro Energy Consultants, a national energy auditing firm focused on residential and commercial buildings. Previously, Christopher worked for Dacra, a Miami real estate development firm with various Miami Design District projects that have a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.
Padmini Pandya is the Founder and President of EcoAdepts and its two spinoffs: Green Doggie Bags and Green Trash Bags. She launched EcoAdepts out of a genuine concern for the environment and personal decision to try and do something positive for it. Prior to launching EcoAdepts, Padmini managed a fashion production company and a wedding portal for South Asian brides.
