Saul Griffith
Inventor and Climate Solutions Entrepreneur | Founder of Makani Power
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Saul Griffith transformed from a curious inventor to a critical voice in renewable energy innovation. As an Australian-American entrepreneur, he has founded multiple groundbreaking companies including Otherlab, Makani Power, and Instructables, demonstrating an exceptional ability to translate technical vision into real-world solutions.
His work bridges engineering, entrepreneurship, and climate advocacy, offering audiences compelling insights into sustainable technology development. Griffith provides actionable strategies for turning innovative ideas into impactful ventures, drawing from his experience in creating companies that challenge traditional approaches to energy and design.
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High-altitude wind energy from kites!
In this brief talk, Saul Griffith unveils the invention his new company Makani Power has been working on: giant kite turbines that create surprising amounts of clean, renewable energy.
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