… year and she and a small team were working to get students involved with sustainability efforts around campus. “I found I really enjoyed that type of work,” Janaskie says—the fact … engineering. She had found a new path. Upon graduation in 2015, Janaskie became a Venture for America fellow, and, through that program, she joined Luxtech , a small LED design and manufacturing company. She was the company’s sixth employee. “Going into the for-profit world involved a steep learning curve,” Janaskie, says, “but I do think that my …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is announcing a very generous and transformative … with a triple bottom line Peter Boyd, one of CBEY's Executive Fellows to alternative financial models that support responsible investment. Central to this work have been the … a new “States of Clean Energy Innovation” series, which will cover emerging business or financial models in every state across the country. In addition, the forum will target …
… thing she needed was the right idea, and she found it when she learned about the potential for households to benefit from a sort of “energy arbitrage.” Due to the low marginal cost of … a thousand dollars to see whether this is worth anything.’” With that initial guidance and financial support, Katrina and her team fleshed out the business model for Powerhouse. They … a thousand dollars to see whether this is worth anything.’” With that initial guidance and financial support, Katrina and her team fleshed out the business model for Powerhouse. They …
… investment firm, recently noted that long-term corporate prosperity requires not just financial performance, but “a positive contribution to society.” He does not stand alone with this … “ Just Good Business: An Investor’s Guide to B Corps , ” this report explores the distinct financial value offered by Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations. (These …
… this year’s $10,000 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant, disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures, … through my investments’?” says Reed. “We set out to answer that question, and to build toolsfor improvement.” This initiative is also timely in its alignment with Yale’s newly … through my investments’?” says Reed. “We set out to answer that question, and to build toolsfor improvement.” This initiative is also timely in its alignment with Yale’s newly …
… Last spring, Sara Harari, a second-year joint degree student at Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and Yale School of Management, had a question for CBEY: How can we bring students from across Yale together to consider big challenges in … on one idea and deliver a five-minute presentation to a panel of judges, including: Mark Bomford, Director, Yale Sustainable Food Program Tagan Engel, Executive Producer, The Table …
… Yale Center for Business and the Environment, The Yale University Office of Sustainability and Yale … student teams were recently awarded grants as part of a new program providing support forinnovative ideas to address critical catalysts and solutions for climate change. Teams are … student teams were recently awarded grants as part of a new program providing support forinnovative ideas to address critical catalysts and solutions for climate change. Teams are …
… The launch of The Yale Center for Business & the Environment ’s new grant program last week, Entrepreneurial Solutions to … of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral students who have entrepreneurial or innovative ideas to address critical catalysts and solutions for climate change. In addition … change. Investors are increasingly aware that climate-smart businesses underlie long-term financial performance, driving operational efficiencies, risk mitigation and brand value. …
… needs, environmental issues and technology solutions, the event is a testament to the innovative thinking happening across Yale’s student body and to the collaborative efforts of many centers on campus including the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, … needs, environmental issues and technology solutions, the event is a testament to the innovative thinking happening across Yale’s student body and to the collaborative efforts of …
… Powerhouse, a seed stage venture founded by SOM student Katrina Barlow , will offer affordable home batteries and innovative software that allows consumers to measure the price and carbon impact of their … awarded during Startup Yale, a daylong series of entrepreneurship competitions inviting innovative ideas from across the Yale community. The prize is managed by the Yale Center for …