This article was published on May 16, 2013

Live now: The founder of greeNEWit answers your entrepreneurship questions via video. Get involved!


Live now: The founder of greeNEWit answers your entrepreneurship questions via video. Get involved!

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Jason Jannati is a devoted brand strategist and leader in energy efficiency. As a founding member of the Howard County Business Council, he plays a key role in fostering the development of important relationships within the energy efficiency industry.

As co-founder and chief communication officer of greeNEWit, Jannati is responsible for defining the high-level strategic direction of marketing and affiliate partner initiatives. He has helped greeNEWit reach revenue goals by communicating concept-to-reality ideas that bring brand awareness and sales to new heights.

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Recognized as the 2012 Maryland Green Entrepreneur of the Year, Jannati is devoted to developing social programs that have an environmental focus. Some of his endeavors include co-creating the first solar-powered music festival in 2008 and co-starting the OUR Schools Program and Agents of Change division within greeNEWit.

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