Closer Look
Mariano Segura
Age: 21
Education: Mechanical engineering major, OIT
Company: Electerro
What the company does: A renewable energy engineering innovation company that designs new clean energy technologies that are environmentally considerate
Founded: 2020
Accelerators, incubators or competitions: Winner, InventOR, 2020; Placed, OIT's Catalyze Klamath
Outside funding: Competition winnings, R&D assistance from OIT's Research Budget Commission fund
Why did you decide to build this startup at this time? With the renewable energy market booming it is important to provide options that not only provide clean energy, but also consider the surrounding environment. The hope is, as a whole market, that we move towards developing technologies that keep this in mind.
What is your ultimate vision for your company? The goal of the company is to provide clean renewable energy that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also environmentally considerate. All things aside, the ultimate goal is to contribute toward creating a more sustainable future.
Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur? I have always felt the itch for creating something new. The difficult part was inventing something that doesn’t already exist. I enjoy solving problems and the idea of building a company has always intrigued me due the grit and perseverance needed to see it grow.
Where do you go for advice or support? We have been blessed with a great support system, ranging from professors to local business owners. A person that has provided great business advice has been Dennis Wolf. He as provided feedback backed by his unique perspectives on various aspects of the project.
