… 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 … your narrative from identified problem to proposed solution. And at the same time, the story you tell needs to be captivating.” — Justin Freiberg, Director of the Yale Landscape … your team will support yourselves for the next year as you work on your venture. Be honest with yourself about how much money you will need in order to devote yourself to your …
… Patagonia jointly released a guide for entrepreneurs that offers a roadmap for the emerging world of Certified B Corporations and Benefit Corporations. These designations offer a legal … into their bottom line,” said the report’s author, Abigail Barnes , an entrepreneur with a law degree from Vermont Law School and a master’s degree from Yale University. “An … entrepreneurship. Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Making Social and Environmental Impact Easy: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Going ‘B’ … Mar …
… by valuable resources in an inquisitive and dynamic environment. Your time at Yale comes with the responsibility to experiment and develop your ideas, ” shares Justin Freiberg , … thinking of yourself as an entrepreneur while you are at Yale. The problems you see in the world are opportunities to develop solutions. Use the time and the safety net that school … Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Sabin Stories: Encendia Biochar … Feb 23, 2017 Sabin Stories: Encendia Biochar Iliana …
… to develop an innovative technology for chemical desalination of highly contaminated water. With the support of fellow students, Yale professor Andre Taylor and mentors, he co-founded … winning the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Grant in 2012. The experience with start up incubators and the access to a pool of mentors and constructive resources were … environment for developing disruptive capital-intensive technologies. As pieces of advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, David highlights the importance of balance between securing …
… community around sustainability and is proud of its alumni. We recently met with the founders of Poda Foods , Yesenia Gallardo (F&ES’15) and Kenny Cloft (F&ES’15). They … the venture. Did they really want to give up the comfort of a salary, 401k and health benefits to start this thing? Yesenia and Kenny did. They moved to Portland 2 weeks after … process, for which 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. …
… of a 2012 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grant and one of the founders of The GuideFinder along with Siddhartha Banerjee (YC’ 13) and Konrad Coutinho (YC’ 13). The GuideFinder was aspiring … and healthy river systems. The Sobotka Seed Stage grant provided the young entrepreneurs with a stamp of legitimacy and the brand name of The Yale Center for Business and the … to web hosting and marketing of the platform and to travel expenses so they could meet with fishing guides directly. One of the hardest challenges the team faced was finding …
… Grantee of 2013. Currently, Aaron is the Director of Energy and Broadband consulting practice in the information & technology construction company Tilson. He leads teams that advise … en route to be the most advanced and effective commercially available organic fertilizer, without harming the surrounding environment through nitrogen runoff and eutrophication. In … en route to be the most advanced and effective commercially available organic fertilizer, without harming the surrounding environment through nitrogen runoff and eutrophication. In …
… sustainability ideas and is proud of its alumni. This week, we had the privilege to chat with Jonas Clark (SOM’15) and Amanda Rinderle (SOM’15), founders of Tuckerman & Co. and … the Sabin Prize. As they explored the fashion industry, they saw that textile is one of the world’s “dirtiest” industries and embarked to change it. Tuckerman & Co. is a … company making less environmentally harmful clothing that customers can wear to the office or out with friends. Tuckerman delivers its social mission in three ways: 1) creates a …
… Their entrepreneurial venture – Zoni Foods (formerly Kitchen Table) – was founded with the social mission of enhancing accessibility to nutritious, plant-based food. … solution for those of us that are frantically busy, and that no longer have to sacrifice health for convenience. Particularly while in the midst of deadlines and deliverables. … harvested when it is ripe and thereafter flash-frozen in order to lock in all nutritious benefits until consumption. Comparatively, some fresh produce is harvested before it reaches …
… ideas. After having recently won the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , we caught up with the founders of Bike City. David Hutchinson (SOM ‘17) and his co-founder, Celeste … and traditional pedal bikes to companies in order for the companies to offer the bikes as a benefit to their employees. The goal is to provide a supportive ecosystem in order to get … and arriving at work perspiring. Furthermore, Bike City provides ancillary support services such as roadside assistance, regular maintenance, and route-planning. David regards the …