… and sustainability indexes. Not content to rest on these laurels, AXA transferred its CR team from the department that included the Communications function to a newly … of a few mid-sized French insurance firms. From the beginning, AXA’s CEO Claude Bébéar aspired to build the first global insurance brand. The company made a series of acquisitions in the 1990s, including companies in the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia. AXA was hailed in the business press for savvy …
… to consider investing in a paper mill in Nova Scotia. The mill, Pictou Pulp, manufactured northern bleached softwood kraft, a strong fiber that was used to create high-quality … but few buyers were interested, and it was slated for closure. But as Blumenthal considered the investment, he asked himself, “Is there a reason for this mill to exist if you fix … to consider investing in a paper mill in Nova Scotia. The mill, Pictou Pulp, manufactured northern bleached softwood kraft, a strong fiber that was used to create high-quality …
… and the Gates Foundation was refusing to give the project any more money. Observers wondered if the project was fatally stalled and what had gone wrong? Project Sammaan had started … and if so, what should the new management structure be? Should the researchers and funders redefine research objectives, and if so, what alternatives could meet at least some of the … and the Gates Foundation was refusing to give the project any more money. Observers wondered if the project was fatally stalled and what had gone wrong? Project Sammaan had started …
… Kilroy, Harshit Agrawal, Sofie Andal, Annie Jiang) - creating ceramic roofing tiles, inspired by nature, to construct buildings that adapt to climate change 2. Shellstrate (Nick … 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 …
… match supply and demand, eliminating overproduction. The value to retailers would be reduced cost and waste. Step 4: Develop customer personas A customer persona is an … Discovery is a critical stage in the life of any startup . The goal of discovery is to reduce uncertainty about who your customers are, understand what your customers need, and … price, aesthetic, and durability when making purchases, sustainability is usually considered a ‘nice to have’. Shoppers do not proactively plan their clothing purchases. Instead, …
… The Yale Clean Energy Conference, November 9th-10th, is fast approaching! In YCEC’s third year, we are … networking reception. This year’s summit will bring together experts from across the clean energy and technology sector to focus on Innovation, Equity and Investment for a Clean … 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 …
… emitters to high-value, carbon-negative products The teams pitched their ideas and answered questions from the judges. Following deliberations, the judges awarded General … emitters to high-value, carbon-negative products The teams pitched their ideas and answered questions from the judges. Following deliberations, the judges awarded General … emitters to high-value, carbon-negative products The teams pitched their ideas and answered questions from the judges. Following deliberations, the judges awarded General …
… 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 the present, as cliched … spent hours tailoring a message for them, that would warrant a 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 pinpointing the right people to talk to it is also important to …
… were all instrumental in getting us off the ground. Each of these opportunities also offered invaluable mentorship opportunities which helped us refine our pitch and business model. … be great ways to get support, find team members, get feedback on an idea, and even get inspired. A founder’s journey can be extremely lonely and having a community to share and … space to start the entrepreneurial journey early, where you can fail and fail fast is an incredibly unique opportunity. While this is all great, let’s be honest, we have all heard the …
… perspectives. You can learn more about this program here . Before Air Company ventured into making jet fuel, they were making spirits. Vodka, to be precise. The … was to pick partners who trust your judgment when it comes to making decisions. He also shared some news regarding Air Company’s own partnerships; they are working on projects with … perspectives. You can learn more about this program here . Before Air Company ventured into making jet fuel, they were making spirits. Vodka, to be precise. The …