… Kilroy, and Harshit Agrawal) won the final showcase and received a $500 prize for their outstanding pitch. We were incredibly impressed by our cohort’s entrepreneurship and … her candid insights on developing a circular economy solution that converts food waste into animal feed. She emphasized the significance of identifying a problem that resonates … Ebb Carbon shared his journey as a researcher and professor, illustrating how he identified market gaps in his role as a Tech Advisor at Google X, which eventually led to building Ebb …
… of my professional preferences, I have conducted many small experiments throughout my MBA. I start with an idea, test it, refine its parameters, and sometimes readily … means that supply perfectly matches demand—no overproduction. But, today, relative to mass market giants, make-to-order fashion models are small and expensive. My solution, a software … would pre-order items from retailers and the retailers would integrate the SaaS tool into their existing e-commerce channels. These customer personas informed what I needed to …
… is that in 2022 global emissions will continue to rise . Opportunities abound, but without the sustained support of a community of like-minded individuals with the right skills … Collaborative are incredibly excited to be in partnership with ClimateHaven. Learn more about ClimateHaven and its offerings, including its recently announced accelerator, here . To … is that in 2022 global emissions will continue to rise . Opportunities abound, but without the sustained support of a community of like-minded individuals with the right skills …
… In an era of climate extremes, where out-of-control wildfires exist alongside hundred-year floods, how can communities adapt to … States.” On November 3rd at 12:00 PM ET, the report authors will hold a webinar to talk about their research, give an overview of the report as well as the financial model they have … Build Stronger Communities with Green Resilience Hubs In an era of climate extremes, where out-of-control wildfires exist alongside hundred-year floods, how can communities adapt to …
… in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in our second cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program. Droughts, fires, floods, … “A significant first step to solving these problems is through supporting the rapid deployment of clean energy. As I learn more about clean energy and energy systems, I am determined to develop energy solutions to climate …
… Sozanski (YC '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and … Sozanski (YC '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and … Sozanski (YC '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and …
… a career in the clean energy field. We spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience through the program Planetary Solutions in … “Ultimately I can have all these ideas, and I can have all these visions, but I can't go into communities and create changes. The solutions have to come from the communities … energy, and sustainability. Across industries, sustainability is still seen as a trend or a marketing tool and the American response to sustainability is often reactionary. While many …
… space. For instance, ThredUp has helped promote circular design by creating an online marketplace for buying and selling second-hand clothing, extending the life of garments that … second-hand clothing and to rent clothing items. Other more established companies, such as Outerknown and Patagonia , focus on sustainable sourcing and resource-efficient production, … is the prevalence of greenwashing, or the practice of making false or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service. As consumers become more aware of …
… from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological : Makes mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first … microbial protein-based dog food with the least carbon footprint, offering nourishment without any adverse effects Tyree Tech : Convert CO2 from major emitters to high-value, … that participated in this process. Sophie Beckham (MF’ 02) is VP and Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper (IP), a global packaging and pulp company, where she works …
… having the idea for over two years, it stewed in my brain and I did not speak to anyone about it because I was so afraid of sharing the idea with others. Reflecting back, I realise … response, I was largely ignored. Using the tips above I didn’t waste as much time, reaching out to people who wouldn’t respond. Although LinkedIn is an incredibly helpful tool for … and pitch applications are a great way to force yourself to refine the idea, explore the market, understand the competitive landscape, and to build a clear set of tangible next …