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SUMMARY: 'We're running out of time so we're going to have to science the 
 sh*t out of it' - Justin Hall-Tipping\, CEO of Nanoholdings LLC
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DESCRIPTION:Science entrepreneur Justin Hall-Tipping\, CEO of Nanoholdings
  LLC and 'Energy Evangelist' of TEDGlobal fame\, believes in the power of 
 technological innovation in overcoming present and future energy and water
  shortages that short-term decision-making is causing and will continue to
  cause. Cutting edge nano-technology research offers the prospect of signi
 ficant decarbonation and decentralization of energy generation\, potential
 ly changing the landscape of power distribution substantially. From game-c
 hanging breakthroughs in energy generation and energy storage\, to product
 ion of pure drinking water\, Nanoholdings’ breakthroughs are already mak
 ing tomorrow’s headlines. \n\nJustin holds a BSc in International Financ
 e and Banking from City University\, London\, and an MBA from Harvard Busi
 ness School. He is a seasoned venture capitalist\, serving as managing dir
 ector and partner for SG Capital Partners\, and as a partner for NEPA Vent
 ure Fund\, specialising in start-up companies. In 2000 Justin was inspired
  to reorient his expertise towards eco-innovation after seeing the B-15 ic
 eberg calving into the Ross Sea\, and Nanoholdings LLC was born. Since the
 n Justin has worked tirelessly to assemble his team of experts\, and spoke
  on the subject of his work at the TEDGlobal conference in 2011. \n\nFree 
 for CUGS members (with membership card)\n£2 for non-members\n\nThe Facebo
 ok event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/15107105025798
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LOCATION:William Mong Building\, Sidney Sussex College
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