… Natalia Espinosa and Daniel Gonzalez A few weeks ago, 11 Yale University students attended GreenBiz , a corporate sustainability conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. This experience … to prominence as a core focus of many corporate sustainability roles. Companies are bracing for the growing number of climate-related financial disclosure regulations —CSRD, SEC’s … demonstrates a significant opportunity for internal education and upskilling from a human capital perspective,” she noted. In a sense, the conference bridged the gap between their …
… of the Climate Innovation Intensive, a dynamic collaboration between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) and Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking. The event's grand finale was a showcase highlighting a series of impressive climate tech pitches. Featuring a … nutshell and mussel shell waste to create carbon-negative construction material 3. GreenWrap (Shubh Jain, Zaneta Otoo, Calista Krass)- developing a biodegradable, …
… MBA. I start with an idea, test it, refine its parameters, and sometimes readily abandon it for a better match quality. One of my recent experiments was testing the hypothesis: I want … your hypothesis 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 … persona is an archetypal representation of existing subsets of a firm’s customer base. Two groups of customers would interact with my proposed platform—shoppers and retailers. The …
… across the clean energy and technology sector to focus on Innovation, Equity and Investment for a Clean Energy Future. The Yale Clean Energy Conference is thrilled to be partnering with ClimateHaven for this year’s reception. ClimateHaven will officially launch on November 9th, and is a … experienced one of the hottest summers in recorded history , followed by extreme rain this fall. Institutions like ClimateHaven, which are able to provide the necessary resources to …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … While using the frameworks of business and the environment to help guide conversations, the group’s discussion topics varied significantly, all of which aimed to address future … of visionaries preparing for some of the greatest leadership challenges of the future, many finally felt like they could be their vulnerable selves. That they could, and did, develop …
… Sea) In June, 1,400 professionals from industry, government, 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 … challenges, targeted guidance was provided for textiles, plastics, food, electronics, and capital equipment industries. Clarity on setting circularity metrics and targets will be …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : Creates a circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon at … develops and supports novel methods of atmospheric carbon removal and containment. Lindsay Greene (MBA '11) is the President and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation …
… to reimagine the future. Grounded in inclusivity and impact, Startup Yale is a crossroads for a new kind of innovation ecosystem. Roughly $175K in funding will be awarded through … Venture Prize. The Sustainable Venture Prize has been awarded by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) since 2008. It was created to support Yale’s most … and businesses that advance a more sustainable way of life through a $25,000 cash prize. Finalists will participate in a pitch competition on Friday, March 31st, from 9 - 11 AM at …
… Going from idea to 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). … say “ideas are a dime a dozen, but the ability to execute is priceless.” 12 months ago I finally took the plunge and now have an MVP, our first order, a manufacturing and R&D … execution. Countless opportunities and competitions are available for equity and debt free capital. Some noteworthy opportunities can be found here for student entrepreneurs. If you …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … to start executing on my dormant idea, and I realize now the numerous advantages this has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in the future, … centers facilitate innovation and provide access to invaluable mentorship. Access to capital in the form of grants – Countless opportunities and competitions provide student …