… This year we asked our judges, mentors and experts to weigh in on some advice as you prepare your application and continue to pursue your startup venture. Jake Saper, Principal at Emergence Capital "Make sure what you’re …
… framework and certification scheme for companies that wish to fold social and environmental impact into their bottom lines. Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations signal a … realizing that the doctrine of shareholder primacy is dying: it’s bad for business, bad for our economy, and bad for the environment. In short, economist Milton Friedman was wrong. The … “It is no longer enough for business to simply make incremental improvements and use resources more efficiently,” says Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia. “In …
… they got legal support through a local business clinic. As piece of advice for the long journey ahead, Yesenia says: “Keep your day job and work in the evenings. But be ready to give it up when you need to.” She … members: Nicholas McClure (F&ES’ 16), Latha Swamy (F&ES’16), Osama Zayyad (MD’17). Follow our website for more Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant stories. 2531 Thriving Food Systems …
… production by using organic cottons, 2) uses innovative techniques to reduce environmental impacts and 3) works with suppliers that believe in Tuckerman’s mission and implement fair … Environment created a different marketing channel for Tuckerman and provided valuable resources, advice and feedback on how to scale the venture. The founders of Tuckerman & Co. share some advice for bourgeoning entrepreneurs: Have vision and perseverance. Build a strong network. Think …
… balance. Juniors at Yale College at the time, The GuideFinder team was shuffling their course load and their venture, which sometimes took a back seat. The fishing entrepreneurs … advises aspiring entrepreneurs to: Move fast and break things Write down a list of all your assumptions, and find quick and cheap ways to validate them Don’t wait until perfection before launching Besides drive and focus, a startup's greatest resource is time Even though The GuideFinder is no longer in existence, Michael reflects with …
… microwavable TV dinners, take-outs, and meal kit delivery services, which can compromise your health, time and finances. Zoni Foods has two further compelling characteristics within … though, according to Zoni Foods, is that by the time some fresh produce reaches your refrigerator, 40-50% of its nutrients value may be lost. However, a frozen meal from … minutes of stovetop preparation. Secondly, animal agriculture has a significantly larger impact on land, water, and the atmosphere, as opposed to a plant-based diet. Particularly …
… advice he has for future Sobotka applicants, David said, ”Take advantage of the many resources and opportunities available at Yale through CBEY and the Yale Entrepreneurial … to a growing number of progressive companies that are receptive to Bike City, and that encourage their employees to pedal forwards towards a healthy and environmentally conscious … advice he has for future Sobotka applicants, David said, ”Take advantage of the many resources and opportunities available at Yale through CBEY and the Yale Entrepreneurial …
… ideation stage. Besides winning the grant funding, Michael also leveraged the additional resources that the CBEY community offers. As Michael aptly put it, “It was invaluable meeting … creating a user-friendly interface and platform. Second - leverage all the human capital resources available at Yale. The vast majority of entrepreneurship throughout the USA is … ideation stage. Besides winning the grant funding, Michael also leveraged the additional resources that the CBEY community offers. As Michael aptly put it, “It was invaluable meeting …
… long-time friends Todd Howard and Nathan Hall teamed up. Initially they had very few resources in terms of capital, land and equipment. However, through their tenacity they found a way to plant four acres of Futura 75 hemp on mountaintop removal mined land utilizing a replicated trial … at various times. Finally, Nathan’s advice is to make sure that you have an idea with true impact that at least has some form of partial validation in the marketplace. That need not …
… discharge of a concentrated saline brine solution. “The literature on environmental impacts of brine discharge is just beginning to be understood,” said Warady, “and the delay … a value-added industry in a region that has long been dependent on extraction of natural resources, and to bring opportunities to small farmers and unemployed miners,” said Hall. The … a value-added industry in a region that has long been dependent on extraction of natural resources, and to bring opportunities to small farmers and unemployed miners,” said Hall. The …