The BBC program Horizons dedicated one of its episodes to our growing company, Sylvatex. In the video, CEO Virginia Klausmeier, literally drives us through their technology, describing the advantages that MicroX can offer to the diesel market. Guided by Kristen Aramthanapon and other technology team members, we are introduced to […]
Entrepreneur Virginia Klausmeier kicked off the University of Oregon’s first RAIN@UO colloquium. Focused on the science and business of scaling renewable fuels, the colloquium provided a forum to discuss the unique scientific and business hurdles faced by technology-driven startups, with Klausmeier providing insight into her experiences at Sylvatex.
Sylvatex CTO, Kristen Aramthanapon, participated in the Cleanthech Open Event in San Jose on April 8th, 2015. The event focused on “How to Commercialize Your Transportation Innovation” and included an expert panel with Mark Platshon –Senior Advisor at BMW iVentures & Managing Director at Icebreaker Ventures- and Josh Switkes –CEO […]
Sylvatex CEO Virginia Klausmeier was recently featured in a profile in the University of Oregon alumni magazine. Klausmeier attributes her entrepreneurial skills and scientific training to two big influences: the University of Oregon, and her father, who developed Sylvatex’s patented clean fuel technology. “It almost takes two generations to think […]
A recent article in the San Francisco Business Times notes that although major VC firms are pulling back on investment in Clean Tech startups, there is still tremendous opportunity for startups that can deliver a faster ROI. While most Clean Tech startups have lofty long-term goals that require huge startup […]
A new article and video from E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs profiles Sylvatex’s patented technology and plan for improving diesel emissions in California and around the world. Read more about Sylvatex’s patented technology and the its origin story here on E2’s biofuel industry website Fueling Growth.
The Silicon Valley Business Journal recently dug deep into the business model and competitive advantages Sylvatex has developed to bring its patented micro-emulsion fuel to market. They particularly emphasize that Sylvatex “eliminates large capital costs” with its plug-and-play distribution model. No costly new equipment or special pipelines necessary! Additionally, they […]
December 1st, 2012, Sylvatex CEO Virginia Klausmeier was part of the roster of inspiring and innovative speakers at TEDxBayArea’s third annual “Global Women Entrepreneurs” event. Ms. Klausmeier spoke about the strategic choices behind Sylvatex’s innovative technology and business model, as well as the personal path that forged her unwavering commitment […]
Sylvatex has been named a “GoingGreen Silicon Valley Global 200 Winner” by contest sponsor AlwaysOn. This esteemed group of world-leading greentech companies are “taking maturing greentech research and pairing it with innovative technology solutions to change the way we live our lives for the better” while simultaneously creating “viable business […]