What are we doing?

Hi, my name is Francis, and I am the founder of Avocado Solar. We are passionate about solar energy solutions for global warming. Our goal is to create great solar products that people love. Recently, my startup was accepted into Singularity University's  Global Startup Program (GSP)  2019 cohort. GSP supports startups that address global grand challenges (GGCs) such as global warming, poverty and illiteracy, while helping startup entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their businesses. We are raising funds to participate in GSP and lay the foundation for smart solar solution development. 

What is our Massively Transformative Purpose (MTP)?

Our mission (MTP) is to accelerate the mainstream adoption of clean energy. Our moonshot (inspirational goal) is to achieve 100% clean energy adoption by 2030. We must do this not only for our generation, but for our children and future generations. Global warming is unequivocally real. We cannot ignore it any longer. Some disastrous effects of climate change include: more severe weather such as hurricanes, tornados and wildfires, wildlife extinction, acidic oceans and higher sea levels (flooding lowlying cities).

Click here to read NASA's evidence for Global Warming   


How can the Global StartUp Program (GSP) help?

Over 90% of startups fail. This is due to many reasons such as a poor business plan, not meeting market needs with their products (i.e., poor product-market fit), etc. GSP will best position our solar startup for success, helping us build the best solar products that people truly love. We want to bring forward-thinking products to consumers that enriches people's lives while at the same time benefiting our planet. Without GSP, there is a risk that our products will not meet your expectations. GSP will help us launch a company that focuses on making great solar products and services that meet (and exceed) consumer needs.

Click here to read GSP's full document (PDF) 



Why are solar products important?

Simply put, solar products are great for the environment. Traditional energy production methods using fossil fuels, like coal, result in the emission of greenhouse gases. This is important because greenhouse gases (e.g., carbon dioxide, methane, etc.) increase global warming. If we can get more people to use solar products, we can drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. 

And if that isn't enough, solar products will keep money in your pocket! While the upfront cost may seem high, solar technology is a great investment because solar power is free! So even if you can't operate completely on solar power, you will still save money (and the planet) in the long term. 


How can you help?

At Avocado Solar, it is our mission to create great solar products that will help you, and benefit our planet. We strongly believe GSP will jumpstart our mission. We are on a tight deadline to raise the tuition needed for this wonderful program. 

You can help in several ways:

    1) Donations of  any size  are greatly appreciated to help meet our $30,000 goal.
    2) If you can't donate, please  share this post  and help us spread the word!
    3) If you know someone who may be interested in our project, please  pass the word  - everything helps!

Use of Funds

Our $30,000 goal will go completely towards the GSP tuition. This will allow us to take the first steps necessary to create innovative solar products for the world to love! Any funds raised beyond our initial goal will go towards refining our minimum viable products (MVPs) to get them into your hands as quickly as possible!

We invite you to join us on our journey, and be a part of the solution.