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SAN FRANCISCO and SINGAPORE and FONTAINEBLEAU, France, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- INSEAD, The Business School for the World, celebrated five years of impact of its San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation during its second Americas Conference 2025 on 7-8 February.
Over 250 business leaders, government officials, INSEAD alumni, faculty, and staff convened for insightful and lively conversations centered around the theme: 'The Future is Now: Bridging Business, Technology, and Humanity'.
The central question driving all the debates was: How can we harness the incredible potential of AI while prioritizing the well-being of humanity. Key themes that emerged included the ability for leaders to see beyond AI hype, a need to embrace disruption, the importance of organization-wide training and the value of balancing a strategic approach with the ability to experiment.
INSEAD Dean Francisco Veloso said, "Celebrating five years of excellence of our San Francisco Hub is a significant milestone for INSEAD. It reflects our vision, resilience, and strong foundation to make an even greater impact in North America. As we look ahead, INSEAD remains committed to delivering cutting-edge programs and transformative education, combining global excellence with regional impact."
Five Years of Impact: Foundations for the Future
Through research, teaching, corporate partnerships and events, the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation (the Hub) has made a significant local and regional impact. Key milestones:
- 2020: San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation inaugurated—expanding the school's global presence in a dynamic ecosystem of cutting-edge technology, venture finance, and innovative education.
- 2021: Strengthened networks through lifelong learning—despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hub hosted virtual sessions and webinars, connecting alumni and business leaders across North America and reinforcing its role as a center for knowledge and transformation.
- 2021: Welcomed the first Master in Management class — 21 students from diverse cohort participated in global exchanges, gaining insights from top faculty and industry experts.
- 2022: Expanded custom programs for U.S. companies, enhancing executive learning opportunities. The Hub also facilitated immersive Silicon Valley experiences by hosting the Global Executive MBA Key Management Challenges and the MBA elective "Building Business in Silicon Valley".
- 2023: Hosted the inaugural INSEAD Americas Conference to discuss sustainable innovation's impact on business and society. It also saw the launch of the INSEAD Business Sustainability Series.
- 2024: Expanded global influence through collaborations with World Economic Forum, the European Innovation Council, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business School, Berkeley Haas, Stanford GSB, and other institutions, solidifying the Hub as a centre for learning and exchange.
- 2025: Celebrated its 5th anniversary, now serving 4,000+ U.S.-based alumni as a hub for thought leadership, collaboration and professional growth. Over 55 years, 58% of INSEAD graduates have reached C-level leadership.
Key Highlights from the Americas Conference
- Launch of INSEAD Institute of Human and Machine Intelligence. Unveiled by the Dean of Research Lily Fang, the Institute aims to understand technology and its impact on every aspect of business and society. It seeks to remain at the frontier of the science, while continuously exploring how the developments impact society.
- Launch of The AI-First Entrepreneurship Lab. Led by Hyunjin Kim, Assistant Professor of Strategy, the Lab is designed to support entrepreneurs worldwide to create high-growth startups through: An acceleration program based on cutting-edge best practices in leveraging AI; In-person experiences in San Francisco, Abu Dhabi and Singapore; Ongoing support via our global community of innovators, mentors, and academics; Partnerships with leading VCs and companies developing new AI tools.
- "INSEAD Day" Declaration: San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu declared February 7 as 'INSEAD Day' and remarked: "By fostering collaboration between government, business, and academia, we can drive innovative policies and initiatives that strengthen San Francisco's role as a global hub for business and technological advancement. INSEAD—an international management education institute, expanding its impact in North America from its strong bases in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East—perfectly aligns with the city's aspiration to be a world-recognized center for social and economic growth."
- Second INSEAD Business Sustainability Award. Led by Karel Cool, Professor of Strategy, the Award recognize INSEAD alumni who are realizing exceptional achievements in aligning business success with sustainability demands. The winners are:
- Paul Manwell: Founder at TC Labs in Silicon Valley which leads the application of GenAI for reducing energy use at legacy heavy industry (refineries, petrochemicals)
- Georgina Grenon: The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Sustainability Director who played a key role in ensuring Paris was one of the most sustainable Olympics ever.
- Zach Brown: Founder of Creattura from Japan, which pioneers the use of satellite data and low-tech sensors to transform rice production, reduce methane emissions and decarbonize food supply chains.
- Rafael Zanardo Nascimento: COO at Lemon Energy, a Brazilian climatech that connects retail power consumers with local renewable power plants to provide renewable energy that is up to 20% cheaper than energy from the grid with no need for solar panels and no CAPEX.
For more information of INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation, visit here.
Contact us: news@insead.edu
SAN FRANCISCO and SINGAPORE and FONTAINEBLEAU, France, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- INSEAD, The Business School for the World, celebrated five years of impact of its San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation during its second Americas Conference 2025 on 7-8 February.
Over 250 business leaders, government officials, INSEAD alumni, faculty, and staff convened for insightful and lively conversations centered around the theme: 'The Future is Now: Bridging Business, Technology, and Humanity'.
The central question driving all the debates was: How can we harness the incredible potential of AI while prioritizing the well-being of humanity. Key themes that emerged included the ability for leaders to see beyond AI hype, a need to embrace disruption, the importance of organization-wide training and the value of balancing a strategic approach with the ability to experiment.
INSEAD Dean Francisco Veloso said, "Celebrating five years of excellence of our San Francisco Hub is a significant milestone for INSEAD. It reflects our vision, resilience, and strong foundation to make an even greater impact in North America. As we look ahead, INSEAD remains committed to delivering cutting-edge programs and transformative education, combining global excellence with regional impact."
Five Years of Impact: Foundations for the Future
Through research, teaching, corporate partnerships and events, the INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation (the Hub) has made a significant local and regional impact. Key milestones:
- 2020: San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation inaugurated—expanding the school's global presence in a dynamic ecosystem of cutting-edge technology, venture finance, and innovative education.
- 2021: Strengthened networks through lifelong learning—despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hub hosted virtual sessions and webinars, connecting alumni and business leaders across North America and reinforcing its role as a center for knowledge and transformation.
- 2021: Welcomed the first Master in Management class — 21 students from diverse cohort participated in global exchanges, gaining insights from top faculty and industry experts.
- 2022: Expanded custom programs for U.S. companies, enhancing executive learning opportunities. The Hub also facilitated immersive Silicon Valley experiences by hosting the Global Executive MBA Key Management Challenges and the MBA elective "Building Business in Silicon Valley".
- 2023: Hosted the inaugural INSEAD Americas Conference to discuss sustainable innovation's impact on business and society. It also saw the launch of the INSEAD Business Sustainability Series.
- 2024: Expanded global influence through collaborations with World Economic Forum, the European Innovation Council, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business School, Berkeley Haas, Stanford GSB, and other institutions, solidifying the Hub as a centre for learning and exchange.
- 2025: Celebrated its 5th anniversary, now serving 4,000+ U.S.-based alumni as a hub for thought leadership, collaboration and professional growth. Over 55 years, 58% of INSEAD graduates have reached C-level leadership.
Key Highlights from the Americas Conference
- Launch of INSEAD Institute of Human and Machine Intelligence. Unveiled by the Dean of Research Lily Fang, the Institute aims to understand technology and its impact on every aspect of business and society. It seeks to remain at the frontier of the science, while continuously exploring how the developments impact society.
- Launch of The AI-First Entrepreneurship Lab. Led by Hyunjin Kim, Assistant Professor of Strategy, the Lab is designed to support entrepreneurs worldwide to create high-growth startups through: An acceleration program based on cutting-edge best practices in leveraging AI; In-person experiences in San Francisco, Abu Dhabi and Singapore; Ongoing support via our global community of innovators, mentors, and academics; Partnerships with leading VCs and companies developing new AI tools.
- "INSEAD Day" Declaration: San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu declared February 7 as 'INSEAD Day' and remarked: "By fostering collaboration between government, business, and academia, we can drive innovative policies and initiatives that strengthen San Francisco's role as a global hub for business and technological advancement. INSEAD—an international management education institute, expanding its impact in North America from its strong bases in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East—perfectly aligns with the city's aspiration to be a world-recognized center for social and economic growth."
- Second INSEAD Business Sustainability Award. Led by Karel Cool, Professor of Strategy, the Award recognize INSEAD alumni who are realizing exceptional achievements in aligning business success with sustainability demands. The winners are:
- Paul Manwell: Founder at TC Labs in Silicon Valley which leads the application of GenAI for reducing energy use at legacy heavy industry (refineries, petrochemicals)
- Georgina Grenon: The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Sustainability Director who played a key role in ensuring Paris was one of the most sustainable Olympics ever.
- Zach Brown: Founder of Creattura from Japan, which pioneers the use of satellite data and low-tech sensors to transform rice production, reduce methane emissions and decarbonize food supply chains.
- Rafael Zanardo Nascimento: COO at Lemon Energy, a Brazilian climatech that connects retail power consumers with local renewable power plants to provide renewable energy that is up to 20% cheaper than energy from the grid with no need for solar panels and no CAPEX.
For more information of INSEAD San Francisco Hub for Business Innovation, visit here.
Contact us: news@insead.edu
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INSEAD celebrates five years of impact in North America during its second Americas Conference 2025
INSEAD celebrates five years of impact in North America during its second Americas Conference 2025
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Marking a one-year milestone, BLUETTI pledges $1 from every Elite 100 V2 Bio-Based unit sold to fund Leave No Trace's outdoor ethics education nationwide.
LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Month, clean energy leader BLUETTI renewed its strategic partnership with Leave No Trace, the international 501(c)(3) authority on outdoor ethics. Together, they are launching the Bio-Based Elite 100 V2 Giveback—a landmark initiative that converts product innovation into environmental stewardship by pledging $1 from every unit sold to fund outdoor education and nature preservation.
Powered by Nature, Given Back to Earth
To directly invest in the planet's future, BLUETTI pledges a $1 donation to Leave No Trace for every Elite 100 V2 Bio-Based unit sold through September 30. This initiative is embodied by the unit itself—the industry's first power station to embrace a bio-circular design. Crafted from recycled waste and agricultural byproducts, the Elite 100 V2 Bio-Based Portable Power Station reduces production carbon emissions by 25% (ISCC PLUS-certified). Combining this nature-inspired innovation with a tangible giveback, BLUETTI and Leave No Trace aim to empower a more responsible outdoor community, helping to preserve the very wilderness that inspires exploration.
"Our year-long journey with Leave No Trace has been truly fruitful. This year, the Bio-Based Initiative takes our shared sustainability mission to the next level. We're thrilled to support Leave No Trace in empowering even more outdoor enthusiasts with power solutions that respect the wild."
— James Ray, Spokesperson, BLUETTI
"Partnering with BLUETTI helps to bridge the gap between essential outdoor technology and environmental responsibility. By renewing our collaboration for 2026 and launching the Bio-Based Initiative, we are empowering the outdoor community to enjoy the outdoors while actively contributing to its preservation through education and sustainable innovation."
— Dana Watts, Executive Director, Leave No Trace
2025 Shared Success for Sustainability
This strategic renewal builds on a year of shared milestones in fostering global responsible outdoor practices:
- Supported 174 educational programs across 26 U.S. states.
- Reached 354,000+ individuals with the Seven Principles and clean outdoor energy.
- Generated 189,000+ digital impressions through a community Nature Photography Challenge.
- Raised $20,600 during Giving Tuesday to expand environmental literacy nationwide.
2026 Vision: Empowering a Greener Path Forward
As Leave No Trace explores more diverse ways to deliver outdoor education, minimizing the environmental footprint of its field operations remains a top priority. The team now depends on the Elite 300 Solar Generator as its primary mobile power hub. Its TT-30 RV-ready port enables high-demand appliances—such as air conditioners and microwaves—to run without the noise or exhaust of traditional fuel sources, helping preserve the natural soundscape.
For extended road trips, the system is paired with the Charger 2, a dual car and solar charger that delivers up to 13× faster recharging on the move. Featured in BLUETTI's Spring Campaign, this pairing is positioned as a more efficient, emission-free power solution for RV travel, camping, and the wider outdoor community.
Growing Together for a Greener Planet
As this collaboration enters its second year, BLUETTI and Leave No Trace are shifting their focus toward deeper integration. Together, they aim to empower a more responsible outdoor community, striving to preserve the purity of the natural world for generations to come.
About BLUETTI
Established in 2013, BLUETTI has evolved into a pioneer in the clean energy sector. Driven by robust in-house R&D and sustainable innovation, the brand empowers millions across 120+ countries to stay safe and prepared. Its portfolio of portable power stations and home battery backup solutions ensures reliable power for emergency preparedness, RV travel, and off-grid lifestyles.
About Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing Leave No Trace programs, education, training and outreach in all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the globe. Utilizing the power of science, education for all and stewardship to support and protect nature, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors. Learn more at: www.LNT.org.
Media Contact
Ellen Lee
ellenlee@bluetti.com
Marking a one-year milestone, BLUETTI pledges $1 from every Elite 100 V2 Bio-Based unit sold to fund Leave No Trace's outdoor ethics education nationwide.
LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Month, clean energy leader BLUETTI renewed its strategic partnership with Leave No Trace, the international 501(c)(3) authority on outdoor ethics. Together, they are launching the Bio-Based Elite 100 V2 Giveback—a landmark initiative that converts product innovation into environmental stewardship by pledging $1 from every unit sold to fund outdoor education and nature preservation.
Powered by Nature, Given Back to Earth
To directly invest in the planet's future, BLUETTI pledges a $1 donation to Leave No Trace for every Elite 100 V2 Bio-Based unit sold through September 30. This initiative is embodied by the unit itself—the industry's first power station to embrace a bio-circular design. Crafted from recycled waste and agricultural byproducts, the Elite 100 V2 Bio-Based Portable Power Station reduces production carbon emissions by 25% (ISCC PLUS-certified). Combining this nature-inspired innovation with a tangible giveback, BLUETTI and Leave No Trace aim to empower a more responsible outdoor community, helping to preserve the very wilderness that inspires exploration.
"Our year-long journey with Leave No Trace has been truly fruitful. This year, the Bio-Based Initiative takes our shared sustainability mission to the next level. We're thrilled to support Leave No Trace in empowering even more outdoor enthusiasts with power solutions that respect the wild."
— James Ray, Spokesperson, BLUETTI
"Partnering with BLUETTI helps to bridge the gap between essential outdoor technology and environmental responsibility. By renewing our collaboration for 2026 and launching the Bio-Based Initiative, we are empowering the outdoor community to enjoy the outdoors while actively contributing to its preservation through education and sustainable innovation."
— Dana Watts, Executive Director, Leave No Trace
2025 Shared Success for Sustainability
This strategic renewal builds on a year of shared milestones in fostering global responsible outdoor practices:
- Supported 174 educational programs across 26 U.S. states.
- Reached 354,000+ individuals with the Seven Principles and clean outdoor energy.
- Generated 189,000+ digital impressions through a community Nature Photography Challenge.
- Raised $20,600 during Giving Tuesday to expand environmental literacy nationwide.
2026 Vision: Empowering a Greener Path Forward
As Leave No Trace explores more diverse ways to deliver outdoor education, minimizing the environmental footprint of its field operations remains a top priority. The team now depends on the Elite 300 Solar Generator as its primary mobile power hub. Its TT-30 RV-ready port enables high-demand appliances—such as air conditioners and microwaves—to run without the noise or exhaust of traditional fuel sources, helping preserve the natural soundscape.
For extended road trips, the system is paired with the Charger 2, a dual car and solar charger that delivers up to 13× faster recharging on the move. Featured in BLUETTI's Spring Campaign, this pairing is positioned as a more efficient, emission-free power solution for RV travel, camping, and the wider outdoor community.
Growing Together for a Greener Planet
As this collaboration enters its second year, BLUETTI and Leave No Trace are shifting their focus toward deeper integration. Together, they aim to empower a more responsible outdoor community, striving to preserve the purity of the natural world for generations to come.
About BLUETTI
Established in 2013, BLUETTI has evolved into a pioneer in the clean energy sector. Driven by robust in-house R&D and sustainable innovation, the brand empowers millions across 120+ countries to stay safe and prepared. Its portfolio of portable power stations and home battery backup solutions ensures reliable power for emergency preparedness, RV travel, and off-grid lifestyles.
About Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing Leave No Trace programs, education, training and outreach in all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the globe. Utilizing the power of science, education for all and stewardship to support and protect nature, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors. Learn more at: www.LNT.org.
Media Contact
Ellen Lee
ellenlee@bluetti.com
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Earth Month Giveback: BLUETTI and Leave No Trace First Bio-Based Power Station Initiative
