… to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art buildings to facilitate dynamic discoveries and host coveted … we took this opportunity to reassess the needs of the 2050 Fellows and reimagined a program that - if executed as intended - could prepare ourselves and our classmates to address the … and the cultural trend of isolation. For us leaders of the 2050 Fellows, the greatest lesson in leadership we could share with our colleagues was connection. Even though …
… passports. Digital product passports are essentially digital twins of physical items that enable supply chain transparency. Panel speaker, Mesbah Sabur, is the founder of … benefits (such as waste and carbon emissions reductions, improved customer experience, and cost savings). For example, city governments can support an uptick in reuse. Reuse Seattle … paper pulp. However, over time contamination increases, and properties are degraded - making it harder to meet technical specifications (such as food or medical-grade plastics). …
… campus. You may be wondering, what even is sustainable fashion? It’s a hard question, one that the conference tried to cover and one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable … fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming … like those of the Rana Plaza disaster. A sustainable industry would ideally consume less water and pay workers better wages, I believe this needs to be accomplished at the …
… - many face poor working conditions and low wages. Given these facts, it is needless to say that we must start looking at sustainable alternatives as a way to make a difference to the … in the fashion industry is challenging. Brands face significant price pressure to keep costs low, making it difficult to use sustainable materials and to employ ethical labor practices. …
… Venture Prize , created in 2008, awards $25,000 to a promising student business venture that advances environmental sustainability. As part of Startup Yale , the Sustainable … Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : Creates a circular economy by cheaply … Venture Prize , created in 2008, awards $25,000 to a promising student business venture that advances environmental sustainability. As part of Startup Yale , the Sustainable …
… execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste). Despite having the idea for over two … be incredibly helpful in providing an overview of the industry, the future trends, and also making warm introductions to existing startups in your space. Investors are also a great … business more holistically. Questions like key competitors, competitive advantage, proposed cost structure were all areas we hadn’t given much thought to. Additionally, the process of …
… to leave my safe corporate job so early in my career to pursue my dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after … and access to datasets, all worth thousands of dollars. For instance, a Bloomberg terminal costs more than $25K per year, however, Yale SOM offers these. Additionally, the … to the stage of the venture. Jinali Modi (YSE ’23) is disrupting the leather industry by making Banofi, a vegan plant-based leather from crop waste. Check out their product at …
… winners of the 2022 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the … a portable, customizable plug & play solar charging kit. Their goal is to introduce a low-cost, all-in-one solar power kit, offering better, cleaner, and cheaper renewable energy …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions … infrastructure applications. BlueGreen Materials slashes the embodied carbon and repair costs for seaports, offshore wind, and shoreline protection by accelerating microalgae's … Farms: Chestnut and Hazelnut Agroforestry for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in PA's Endless Mountains Ryan Smith (Yale School of Environment), Lily Hollister, and Luke Smith …
… blog post/article/report. Issue Summary Lo & Sons is a minority-owned family business that’s on a mission to inspire and empower people to go places, while leaving a positive … blog post/article/report. Issue Summary Lo & Sons is a minority-owned family business that’s on a mission to inspire and empower people to go places, while leaving a positive … blog post/article/report. Issue Summary Lo & Sons is a minority-owned family business that’s on a mission to inspire and empower people to go places, while leaving a positive …