We discussed a number of things including: 

1. The state of the cleantech and renewables sectors 

2. The WeSolar story and outlook 

3. Funding programs/resources available from the state and federal levels 

4. Guidance for entrepreneurs and innovators in these challenging times 

Judith is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Commission of Science, Innovation and Technology. The Commission's mission is to accelerate economic development in New Jersey through science, innovation and technology including stimulating academic-industrial collaboration and encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs and inventors. Previously she was involved with regional economic and cluster development having responsibilities at the NJII @ NJIT for the HealthIT Connections entrepreneurial cluster development program and the NJIT I-Corps Site. She is a member of the NJ –Israel Commission and serves on the Board of Greater Newark Enterprise Corporation, StartUp Newark, Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation, Einstein’s Alley, SheTek and NJEDA Tech Advisory Board, working to assist early stage tech and life sciences entrepreneurs foster regional economic growth. 

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Steve is the co-founder and chief executive of WeSolar CSP Inc. and is a thought leading voice in today's renewable energy industry. He has used his experience having spent decades on WallStreet as a business leader to impact and help reduce the global carbon footprint. His experience gives him the natural ability to manage complex initiatives from concept to funding including successful product launches. Steve has worked with global heads, governments and industry to develop disruptive , transformational energy solutions. He has held various leadership positions at JPMorgan, UBS, GE Capital, DTC, Wipro Technologies and Virtusa Inc. Steve earned an Executive MBA from Rutgers University Business School.