… 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 ‘dirty,’” she said. “This is giving information to …
… 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 …
… for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability and is proud of its alumni. We recently met with the founders of Poda Foods … 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 …
… for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas and is proud of its alumni. This week, we had the privilege to chat … 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 …
… for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability and is proud of its alumni. Meet Michael Holkesvik (YC’ 13), winner of a 2012 … 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 …
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… is proud of its alumni and aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas. After having recently won the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , we … 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 … that are receptive to Bike City, and that encourage their employees to pedal forwards towards a healthy and environmentally conscious future. With cities setting higher …
… is proud of its alumni and aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas. We recently caught up with Michael Warady (F&ES/SOM ‘17), who together … 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 … tutors such as Julie Vance and in-house entrepreneurs such as Peter Boyd, as I worked towards harnessing the ‘message’ I was defining, while also working on the technology …
… for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas and is proud of its alumni. We recently had the opportunity to catch … 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 … 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 …