Tagline
Founder at Applied Impact Robotics
Bio
Jade Garrett is the Founder of Positive Deviancy. A platinum level connector organization for the Department of Energy's American-Made Network and has over 4 years of experience with the American-Made Challenge Prize Programs. Jade has supported over 70 different startup teams which have cumulatively won more than $1.75M in Innovation Funding from the DOE while she was their Connector.
Jade loves being directly engaged with innovators and teams that are taking on solving climate change. Since the majority of her work history for the past decade has been primarily with startups in the energy, hardware, and robotics space, she fully understands how to support and empower renewable energy innovators to access idea stage funding. She is one of the 2% of female founders who have raised VC investment and has served on the Virginia Governor's Council for Youth Entrepreneurship.
Location
Virginia
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Elevator Pitch
Positive Deviancy is a Platinum Level Connector Organization that recruits startups and entrepreneurs to participate in the DOE's American-Made Prize Challenges. We provide the expert support, resources, and connections that innovators need to successfully navigate these prize competitions.
Positive Deviancy has supported the American-Made Challenges since the Program started in 2018, starting with the first American Solar Prize Challenge. We are the most experienced Connector organization in the American Made Network.
Industry
Technology
Location
Virginia
Team Size
1-5 employees
Company Stage
Launch
Funding Raised
$1m to $5m
| Skill | Strength | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship | 90 / 100 | As a founder, Jade has a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and how to empower innovators. |
| Founder | 90 / 100 | Jade is the founder of Positive Deviancy, a connector organization for the DOE's American-Made Network. |
| VC Investment | 85 / 100 | Jade is among the 2% of female founders who have successfully raised VC investment. |
| Funding Acquisition | 80 / 100 | Jade has successfully supported over 70 startup teams in winning more than $1.75M in Innovation Funding from the DOE. |
| Energy | 80 / 100 | Jade has primarily worked in the energy sector, focusing on renewable energy innovations. |
| Council Member | 70 / 100 | Jade served on the Virginia Governor's Council for Youth Entrepreneurship. |
| Startup Support | 70 / 100 | Jade has extensive experience working with startups in the energy, hardware, and robotics sectors. |
| Hardware | 70 / 100 | Jade has experience in the hardware industry, particularly in supporting startups. |
Title
Founder & Strategist
Position Description
Founded a platinum level connector organization for the Department of Energy's American-Made Network, focusing on recruiting startups and entrepreneurs for prize challenges.
Accomplishment Notes
Successfully supported over 70 startup teams in winning more than $1.75M in Innovation Funding from the DOE.
Title
Founder
Position Description
Founded a company focused on robotics solutions for various applications.
Accomplishment Notes
Established a startup in the robotics sector, contributing to innovation in the field.