… that you're probably deep in. You need someone who is hearing about your idea for the first time to fully follow your narrative from identified problem to proposed solution. And at the same time, the story you tell needs … someone who is hearing about your idea for the first time to fully follow your narrative from identified problem to proposed solution. And at the same time, the story you tell needs …
… impact into their bottom lines. Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations signal a company’s commitment to being a socially and environmentally responsible business—commitments that are of increasing value to entrepreneurs building new … at an opportune moment. As Deloitte noted in a recent report , “social impact has evolved from a pure PR play to an important part of corporate strategy to protect and create value.” …
… Sustainable Venture Prize winner in 2011. Justin is co-founder of Encendia Biochar: a company that produced a customized charcoal out of organic plant matter through an … land use efficiencies. Curiosity and student-led research brought together the team from diverse backgrounds: agriculture, mechanical engineering, law, and finance. Analyzing … of the business. While the company ultimately folded, this experience provided valuable lessons. “It should be a requirement to fail at least once while you’re at Yale. Failure is …
… professor Andre Taylor and mentors, he co-founded RedOx. The technology was treating water from fracking sites. The venture made good use of the boutique at the time Yale … further credibility, valuable connections and confidence as RedOx went on conquering first places in entrepreneurial competitions around the region. In 2012 they were a National … professor Andre Taylor and mentors, he co-founded RedOx. The technology was treating water from fracking sites. The venture made good use of the boutique at the time Yale …
… of Energy and Broadband consulting practice in the information & technology construction company Tilson. He leads teams that advise government and private sector clients on … as that is, Shoots’ founder also states the importance of “always listening to feedback from people who know more than you do." Follow our website for more Sobotka Stories. 2531 … of Energy and Broadband consulting practice in the information & technology construction company Tilson. He leads teams that advise government and private sector clients on …
… the 2014 Sobotka Seed Stage Grant . Jonas and Amanda started Tuckerman & Co . during their first year at the Yale School of Management, raised funding through a successful Kickstarter … industries and embarked to change it. Tuckerman & Co. is a mission-driven clothing company making less environmentally harmful clothing that customers can wear to the office … to begin production and to ship their first run to customers, a men’s dress shirt made from 100% organic cotton, woven in Italy and manufactured in Fall River Massachusetts. Jonas …
… Yesenia and Kenny launched their cricket farm in the summer of 2015. They expect their first production run in early 2016. The inspiration for Poda Foods came from Yesenia’s mother who is from Oaxaca, Mexico. As a child, Yesenia grew up eating chapulines, a type of grasshopper …
… they continued to move their venture forward. Michael and his team allocated the funds from the grant to web hosting and marketing of the platform and to travel expenses so they … a lot and the experience still helps me with my work today.” The learning experience from the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant propelled the team in their career paths. Michael … and ESG Sobotka Stories: Guide Finder … Feb 22, 2017 Sobotka Stories: Guide Finder Insights from Sobotka Seed Stage Grant Recipients Iliana Lazarova (Master of Environmental Management …
… to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas. Over the coming years, Zoë Lloyd (F&ES/SOM ‘17) and Nilofer Ahmed (SOM ’16) intend to make significant … time and finances. Zoni Foods has two further compelling characteristics within the market. Firstly, frozen produce is generally harvested when it is ripe and thereafter flash-frozen … your refrigerator, 40-50% of its nutrients value may be lost. However, a frozen meal from Zoni Foods addresses this shortcoming and should have almost all of its nutritious …
… Two promising start-ups each received $10,000 from this year’s 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. The first recipient is developing nutritious, plant-based frozen meals that can be prepared in … progress, Kitchen Table is expected to produce its first run of 500 meals by early January. From an environmental perspective, the benefits of plant-based meals are tremendous: …