… an act of Congress) that dramatically benefit hard-tech entrepreneurs with no other source of patient capital. The goal of this independent study will be to use both qualitative … Additional faculty at SOM and/or F&ES To apply for this independent study, please send your resume and a one paragraph statement of interest to Sophie Janaskie ( … an act of Congress) that dramatically benefit hard-tech entrepreneurs with no other source of patient capital. The goal of this independent study will be to use both qualitative …
… and Senior Associate Dean at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. The Impact Alongside its work on innovation and entrepreneurship, CBEY has established itself as a leading resource on clean energy finance. The new gift will expand this work in two ways. First, CBEY, … for up to $70,000 per year. Opportunities to help CBEY reach this match and expand our work even further can be found here . Clean Energy Environmental Innovation New gift …
… arbitrage.” Due to the low marginal cost of renewable energy, electricity from renewable sources is cheaper than from conventional sources, but it is not available all the time. If … Over the next year and a half, she developed this idea into Powerhouse, which won the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize in 2017. Katrina knew that she lacked the capacity to build … They decided to create an app where consumers could track the cost and environmental impact of their energy use, in real time. With the app, consumers could find the cleanest …
… program and legal framework by which companies can fold social and environmental impacts into their bottom line.) “Through greater appreciation of the real motives that … Matthew Weatherley-White. “As the economy continues to shift from manufacturing and resource extraction to technology and services, intangible assets are acquiring an increasingly … other common cause and a helping hand in the great work that needs to be done to restore our communities, heal our planet, and create an economy that works for all.” This report is …
… and mentorship to new eco-ventures, include a machine-learning platform for drones and an impact investing tool designed to build consumer engagement. DroneFlow, cofounded by Andrew … disease, evidence of poaching or forest fires—DroneFlow’s software will enable natural resource managers, urban planners, farmers, and more to inexpensively track what matters most … data, cloud computing, and mobile access to better manage forests. A 2010 recipient of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize, the company now employs seven full-time employees and works …
… led by fellow students from Yale GreenLight . A student team works on their pitch in the courtyard at Evans Hall As they worked on solutions, teams were able to meet with mentors at … grants, design, communications, startups, food culture and more. With only three hours to develop their pitch, students worked under time pressure to focus on one idea and … Sierks (SOM/F&ES). New Haven Land Trust will receive a $3000 grant, as well as other resources such as mentorship, to work with this team of students and bring this idea into …
… Management, Law School, School of Public Health and Yale College, with projects that have impact across the globe, from New Haven to Ethiopia to Afghanistan to worldwide. “One of … and cues they need to protect their children, and take action to cut emissions across our cities, buildings, and streets. 2. Firoz Academy by co-founders, Wazhma Sadat (Yale Law … Firoz Academy offers math, English, leadership, computer literacy and programming courses in Afghanistan to empower girls with greater autonomy over their futures, including …
… season , the week served as a magnifier of both the most hopeful and troubling aspects of our current societal response to climate change: immense leadership, clarity and bravery … and the urgency of the issue itself. “This Yale Sustainability Plan is not just about our campus, it is about the role Yale can play in researching innovative, creative solutions … existing funding opportunities address sustainability issues with an implied or voluntary impact on climate change, the explicit focus of the grant ensures that climate-mitigation is …
… the culmination of a growing trend of women engaging in entrepreneurship at Yale—all four winning teams behind the $25,000 entrepreneurship prizes announced at the event are led … Weber (SOM ’18) to better identify corrosion with integrated robotics and data analytics. Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize: Powerhouse . Katrina Barlow (SOM ’17) has designed an app … Prize: Kitchen Table, Inc. Thorne Prize: RxAll, Inc. Miller Prize: Arix Technologies Impact Investing Award ($1,000) : Charityvest (Stephen Kump SOM ’17) Originally …
… households to reduce their carbon footprint while also saving money has received the 2017 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize. Powerhouse, a seed stage venture founded by SOM student … batteries and innovative software that allows consumers to measure the price and carbon impact of their electricity in real time. That combination, Barlow says, will empower them … battery during the evenings with the grid power is more likely to draw from fossil fuel sources. “This gives you a low-cost, clean source of energy whenever the grid turns …