… host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned our attention to the dinner table. When CBEY founded the 2050 Fellows a decade ago, the center committed itself to supporting … built on love and kindness, one that prioritized empathy and compassion rather than ego and competition. One that fostered belonging. In order to do the meaningful work this fellowship …
… (CBEY-supported student volunteers (left to right, Sofía John (MEM/MBA ‘24), Cicy Geng (MEM … Management '24) Carolina Sánchez Badini (MBA '24, Master of Environmental Management '24) (CBEY-supported student volunteers (left to right, Sofía John (MEM/MBA ‘24), Cicy Geng (MEM … initiatives across industries, but there is still a lot to be done! Related Programs CBEY 2050 Fellows WBCSD Internships Moving the Needle: An Exploration of Sustainable Fashion …
… interested to shine, and to find a sense of community. The website also features a job board with a specific focus on sustainable fashion roles. This space was one I found early … progress considering NYC is one of the world’s hubs for fashion. Transparency is the first step towards responsibility. According to panelists, as brands are forced to be transparent … to network. There are now amazing “do-ers” of sustainable fashion on the YSE radar whom CBEY and Sustainable Fashion SIG hope to bring to you..stay tuned! I want to thank CBEY for …
… alternatives are still significantly better than traditional materials and are a crucial steppingstone for future improvements . Supporting such initiatives often provides R&D … while sustainable fashion may not yet be perfect or completely eco-friendly, it is still a step in the right direction. Through the launch of Banofi, we have learned that brands have … In conclusion, while sustainable fashion alternatives may not be perfect, they are still a step in the right direction. Consumers should be less critical of sustainable fashion and …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize. The … , the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : Creates a … Venture Prize: The 2023 Winner The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize. The …
… but speaking to other entrepreneurs along the way I’ve learned that there are 3-4 tangible steps you can take to begin executing their idea. 1. Talk to people: This is a great way to … success of the company, and your skill sets are complementary. Apply for a grant: Grant and pitch applications are a great way to force yourself to refine the idea, explore the market, … steps. Just this entire preparation, geared us for execution. Countless opportunities and competitions are available for equity and debt free capital. Some noteworthy opportunities …
… mentorship. Access to capital in the form of grants – Countless opportunities and competitions provide student founders with equity-free and debt-free capital. Some … opportunities also offered invaluable mentorship opportunities which helped us refine our pitch and business model. The support large institutions give to their students is … next endeavor [2] . Fail fast and fail often, because a failed start-up is just a crucial stepping stone toward a successful one. [1] Defined as crossing the 10-year mark. …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our … safety for urban and suburban commuters in the United States. Thank you to our judges The CBEY team is very grateful for the team of judges that participated in this process. Some of …
… transportation, materials, among others. After careful revision by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven environmentally-focused ventures. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey … increase soil's carbon capture capacity and even provide a source of nutrients. The CBEY team is very grateful for the team of judges that participated in this process. Some of …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is looking for a team of students (2-3) to participate in an independent study … for Lo & Sons’ bags. The process will be student-driven, with advice and guidance from CBEY staff and staff at Lo & Sons. The research will culminate in a presentation to Lo & … into a presentation and a written output Staff & Advisors: Urvi Talaty, Stuart DeCew - CBEY staff leads Jan Lo, CEO, Lo and Sons Additional faculty at SOM and/or YSE How to apply …