… opportunity to be immersed in the sustainability world as soon-to-be Yale graduates. Below you’ll catch a glimpse of their unique takeaways and perspectives from the conference. … future leaders in sustainability. Alisa Reiner (YSE ‘25) puts it best, “I was so proud to say I was representing YSE as part of the Yale University group!” The conference served as … GreenBiz inspired in us. In the words of Courtney Megerian (YSE ‘25), “we’re excited to see what comes next in sustainability.” To our peers, mentors, and the broader Yale community, …
… nutshell and mussel shell waste to create carbon-negative construction material 3. GreenWrap (Shubh Jain, Zaneta Otoo, Calista Krass)- developing a biodegradable, … overview of early-stage venture and green bank financing for ClimateTech, outlining what it truly takes to scale climate innovation. In addition to the workshops, we hosted … animal feed. She emphasized the significance of identifying a problem that resonates with your passion, underscoring the inevitable challenges that come with being a founder. Connor …
… of my experimental procedure and findings. Step 1: Find time and resources to pursue your experiment To give my hypothesis a fair shot, I needed time and resources to conduct my … as a service (SaaS) application that would allow customers to pre-order from mass-market brands. Such an application would help large retailers more perfectly match supply and … the SaaS tool into their existing e-commerce channels. These customer personas informed what I needed to learn about my customers. Step 5: Discovery Discovery is a critical stage …
… provides exactly these resources in ways that few other organizations can. While the global community has made incredible strides toward sustainability, the reality is that in 2022 global emissions will continue to rise . Opportunities abound, but without the sustained … provides exactly these resources in ways that few other organizations can. While the global community has made incredible strides toward sustainability, the reality is that in …
… New Haven to Hong Kong - we realized that we must first know those we are working with. What better way to do that than over a home-cooked meal? Antidote to Loneliness While … recently wrote about the need to rebuild our communities through connection . Perhaps what our Fellows were in need of were not new concepts to solve, but rather new building blocks for how to even go about problem-solving. Perhaps what our climate future is in need of are more leaders ready to build deeper relationships …
… and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The three-day conference hosted by GreenBiz provided an opportunity to explore developments, innovations, and challenges in … the growing focus on reuse, circularity metrics, chemical recycling, and progress on the UN Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. Supply Chain Traceability With the rise and fall (read: thunderous crash) of various cryptocurrencies and the FTX scandal, you might think blockchain is a thing of the past. And yet, there was a packed audience for …
… carbon products, a technology that is scalable across hard to decarbonize sectors. Thank you to our judges The CBEY team is very grateful for the team of judges that participated in … Beckham (MF’ 02) is VP and Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper (IP), a global packaging and pulp company, where she works across the enterprise to advance … develops and supports novel methods of atmospheric carbon removal and containment. LindsayGreene (MBA '11) is the President and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development …
… I was so afraid of sharing the idea with others. Reflecting back, I realise now why people say “ideas are a dime a dozen, but the ability to execute is priceless.” 12 months ago I … R&D facility, a team of 10+ people, and grant money to give us a few months of runway. So, what changed? I fractured my ankle (all better now), and as I healed I began to appreciate … 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 force …
… dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after having built an established career. However, when I came to grad … finance and accounting, legal, procurement, supply chain, and the list goes on. Needless to say, it’s unlikely that a founder will have expertise across all of these disciplines and … Innovation Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions What’s the Right Time to Start a Venture? … Feb 07, 2023 What’s the Right Time to Start a …
… understanding of climate entrepreneurship and innovation through different perspectives. You can learn more about this program here . Before Air Company ventured into making jet … of the best inventions of 2020 by Time magazine. But as impressive as Air Vodka surely is, what is several orders of magnitude more important is the process behind it, which converts … quit, according to him, is as important as any other entrepreneurial skill. Which is not to say that this is his first success, by any means. As a prolific researcher and inventor, …