… stewardship application that empowers individuals and communities to make a meaningful impact when it’s most needed 8. SolarTrade (George Aniegbunem, Iona Solomon, Sebastian … and received a $500 prize for their outstanding pitch. We were incredibly impressed by our cohort’s entrepreneurship and professional skills, and we hope that they continue to … Roofing (Harshit Agrawal, David Kilroy, Annie Jiang, Sofie Andal) with the final showcasejudges (Connor Lynn, Haley Lieberman, and Nisha Desai) 1. White Beetle Roofing (David …
… One of my recent experiments was testing the hypothesis: I want to be a startup founder. Below is a summary 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 … experience in fiber development and awareness of the growing negative environmental impacts of the fashion industry, I researched environmental problems the fashion industry …
… that assists startups building solutions to address climate change by decarbonizing our economy and building resilience. They assist early-stage companies in developing their … technology, creating a company, finding customers, attracting investment, and creating impact. The urgency to transition to a decarbonized economy is more important than ever. … the northern hemisphere experienced one of the hottest summers in recorded history , followed by extreme rain this fall. Institutions like ClimateHaven, which are able to provide …
… of Startup Yale, the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. The 2023 Sustainable Venture … of Startup Yale, the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. The 2023 Sustainable Venture … of Startup Yale, the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. The 2023 Sustainable Venture …
… are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, natural dyes etc. Resource-efficient production : Reducing the environmental impact of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and … have extremely high standards for sustainable materials, and want the material to be 100% backyard compostable, whilst also providing the durability and long-lasting nature of animal …
… Startup Yale , 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 circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon at low-temperatures from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological : Makes … carbon-negative products The teams pitched their ideas and answered questions from the judges. Following deliberations, the judges awarded General Biological the $25,000 prize. …
… leaders, investors, and practitioners to reimagine the future. Grounded in inclusivity and impact, Startup Yale is a crossroads for a new kind of innovation ecosystem. Roughly $175K … year’s prize are: Carbon Loop: Creates a circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon at low temperatures from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological: Makes … 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 …
… to anyone about it because 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 finally took the plunge and now have an MVP, our first order, a manufacturing and R&D facility, a team of 10+ people, and grant money to … to force a founder to get clarity on the problem and solution, get feedback, which then allows you to iterate and refine your idea, and forces you to commit and to hold yourself …
… 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 … the perfect testing ground of potential customers that are willing to provide honest feedback, free of charge. A founder can truly apply the lean start-up methodology (i.e., a fancy … that makes plant-based leather from crop waste), I took advantage of several grants and fellowships that are open only to Yale students. The Launchpad, Summer Fellowship, Start-Up …
… Company ventured into making jet fuel, they were making spirits. Vodka, to be precise. The carbon-negative spirit was named one of the best inventions of 2020 by Time magazine. But as … own words, they are ‘turning the planet’s most abundant pollutant into a never-ending resource’. In doing so, they are addressing one of the most challenging global decarbonization … Feb 06, 2023 Air Company Co-Founder Shares Insights with Yale Students Staff Sheehan comes back to Yale, sharing lessons learned in his pursuit of ventures that help solve the climate …