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… you to former recipients of the grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is proud of its alumni and aspires to build a … 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 Institute (YEI). If you’re interested in social entrepreneurship, engage with these great programs early – attend events, connect with …
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