… creating a cost effective, hybrid system that operates 24/7 by harnessing both wind and solar power 7. Carbon-IQ (Mauricio Chiong, Chandler Dalton, Dhruti Mohan Gopaluni) - … empowers individuals and communities to make a meaningful impact when it’s most needed 8. SolarTrade (George Aniegbunem, Iona Solomon, Sebastian Cordero Muniz, Faye Wang)- developing … underscoring the importance of categorizing climate tech ideas to effectively solve a problem. Sara Harari, Associate Director of Innovation and Strategic Advisor to the President …
… To determine whether I wanted to be a startup founder, I needed an idea for a startup. A problem serves as the foundation of a company. I needed to identify a problem, a big one, that I was not only passionate about but also uniquely positioned to solve. With … startup. A problem serves as the foundation of a company. I needed to identify a problem, a big one, that I was not only passionate about but also uniquely positioned to solve. With …
… entrepreneurship, innovation, and a community of people who are ready and able to support big ideas. Through its network of mentors, corporate partners, as well as established … entrepreneurship, innovation, and a community of people who are ready and able to support big ideas. Through its network of mentors, corporate partners, as well as established … entrepreneurship, innovation, and a community of people who are ready and able to support big ideas. Through its network of mentors, corporate partners, as well as established …
… In order to do so, she believes we must evolve in our approach to addressing environmental problems. “A significant first step to solving these problems is through supporting the rapid deployment of clean energy. As I learn more about … that we can achieve this at local and global levels.” Climate Change is a systems-level problem, and envisioning a just clean energy transition would look like a tall order without …
… the science behind natural disasters. Mary wanted to understand how we could attack the problem of man-made natural disasters at the root, instead of waiting to deal with the … ends. Fossil fuels are finite resources, but we have alternatives through nuclear and solar energy, which can provide for a better and clean future.” To push forward as a … advance clean energy and environmental justice. “There are organizations helping to build solar panels and working to develop wind power farms, and then there are the banks that are …
… are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then contributes to the plastic usage problem. Additionally, consumers have become increasingly wary of plastic and may be hesitant … are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then contributes to …
… 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 … 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 … manufacturers and creative makers shaping the future of the industry and tackling big problems of our time. Sara Harari (MBA/MEM '19) is the Associate Director of Innovation …
… idea. 1. Talk to people: This is a great way to force a founder to get clarity on the problem and solution, get feedback, which then allows you to iterate and refine your idea, … during the ideation phase. 2. What do you talk to people about Identifying the problem that needs to be solved : This typically would involve speaking to potential … customers for your startup. Identifying reasons why the startup could fail : You are probably not the first person to have this idea. It is highly likely that your idea has been …
… the easy access makes the likelihood of finding someone interested in solving the same problem, with a complimentary set of skills much easier. A common pain point for those who … inspired. A founder’s journey can be extremely lonely and having a community to share and problem-solve with is something non-university founders would envy (based on discussions with … the easy access makes the likelihood of finding someone interested in solving the same problem, with a complimentary set of skills much easier. A common pain point for those who …
… 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 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. … Management) and Ivy Ocheing seek to create BOXI kit, a portable, customizable plug & play solar charging kit. Their goal is to introduce a low-cost, all-in-one solar power kit, …