• CERAWEEK 2025 | March 10-14, 2025
  • CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Hassane Kassouf

Amazon Web Services

Head of WW Innovation Programs in Energy & Utilities

Hassane Kassouf brings 18+ years of experience in the Energy and Environment sectors and is Head of WW Innovation programs in Energy & Utilities at Amazon Web Services. Prior to Amazon his experience spanned roles in technology commercialization, strategy and business development in the United States, Middle-East, Latin-America and China. Hassane’s purview includes Clean Energy/Climate Tech Accelerators for Startups, enabling faster adoption of low carbon technology by customers, Energy Executive Education and incubating strategic initiatives. He is an advocate of sustainable and equitable energy access and believes in inclusive human-focused development. Harvard Business School Alumnus.

Sessions With Hassane Kassouf

Thursday, 21 March

  • 12:30pm - 01:00pm (CST) / 21/mar/2024 05:30 pm - 21/mar/2024 06:00 pm

    Corporate Venture's Role in Supporting Innovation and Startups
    Start-ups

    Corporate venture capital (CVC) groups provide support to startups in several ways―expert input, pilot projects, finance, access to certain markets, etc. But startups typically need access to many sources of funds and market access to grow. What are the strengths and weaknesses of corporate VC programs for supporting startups? What role can corporate VC’s play in later-stage commercial growth or exits?