The modern world is a concrete jungle, and cement — a binding agent — is concrete’s key ingredient. It’s also one of the least climate-friendly materials. Used for housing, transportation and commerce, it produces nearly 10% of the world’s carbon pollution. But concrete that removes CO2 from the atmosphere could change all that.
We’re excited to announce that Rick Fox — three-time NBA champion, philanthropist, serial entrepreneur and now startup founder — will join us on the Sustainability Stage for a session called “Doing Something Concrete on Climate,” at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, which takes place September 19–21 in San Francisco.
You might know Rick Fox from his role playing small forward for the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers — or from his many acting roles in movies and television. Now, in his role as founder and CEO of carbon-negative concrete startup Partanna, he is focused on “leaving something behind” by making a dent in climate change.
We’re looking forward to learning more about Fox’s journey as a startup founder, Partanna’s genesis and why he …
