… Our national production of food and fiber comes almost exclusively from agricultural giants, according … farmland. Proponents argue that paying farmers to take agriculturally used croplands out of production and convert them to vegetative cover will cause reductions in land erosion and … price and income support programs do not directly cover fruit and tree nuts or vegetable production . Hence, less than 1 percent of subsidies went toward specialty crops (including …
… concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at GreenBiz … top executive at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, recently sent a letter to CEOs saying that over time, any firm must make a positive contribution to society in order … top executive at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, recently sent a letter to CEOs saying that over time, any firm must make a positive contribution to society in order …
… students from across Yale together to consider big challenges in sustainability? On October 7 th , that fledgling idea became a reality at the inaugural Yale Environmental … The Table Underground; Food Systems & Community Development Consultant Faith Fennelly CEO & Founder of Bridgeport Blossoms / Grants Manager Newman's Own Foundation Barry Nalebuff , Milton Steinbach Professor, Yale School of Management Yong Zhao, CEO of Junzi Kitchen Twelve teams pitched ideas that included creating a “passport” system …
… through an innovative technology that made use of the ancient process of pyrolysis. The product was used as a sustainable soil amendment that facilitated farmers’ land use … Farm, the Yale Golf Course, and different campus greenhouses allowed the team to test their products. The Yale Entrepreneurial Institute housed the company and helped support it in a … through an innovative technology that made use of the ancient process of pyrolysis. The product was used as a sustainable soil amendment that facilitated farmers’ land use …
… David highlights the importance of balance between securing customers and making a product. Managing a team can be an iceberg of responsibility that many people tend to … David highlights the importance of balance between securing customers and making a product. Managing a team can be an iceberg of responsibility that many people tend to … David highlights the importance of balance between securing customers and making a product. Managing a team can be an iceberg of responsibility that many people tend to …
… 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 … 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 … AM EDT Evans Hall - 2410 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants - informational session Tue, October 4th, 2016, 12:30 PM EDT — 1:30 PM EDT 2220 Jones Classroom … Iliana Lazarova … The …
… is a software engineer at the real estate platform Redfin, Siddhartha Banerjee is a Doctor of Philosophy Candidate in Robotics at Georgia Institute of Technology, and Konrad … is a software engineer at the real estate platform Redfin, Siddhartha Banerjee is a Doctor of Philosophy Candidate in Robotics at Georgia Institute of Technology, and Konrad … (NBA). Related Events Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants - informational session Tue, October 4th, 2016, 12:30 PM EDT — 1:30 PM EDT 2220 Jones Classroom … Iliana Lazarova … The …
… founder of Shoots LLC and Sobotka Seed Stage 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 government and private sector clients on financing, strategy, operations, and policy. Shoots LLC marketed and sold a … founder of Shoots LLC and Sobotka Seed Stage Grantee of 2013. Currently, Aaron is the Director of Energy and Broadband consulting practice in the information & technology …
… environmental externalities. Zoni Foods was an existing venture with a minimum viable product (MVP) before applying for the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant . However, like many … had to overcome was their ability to synthesize the science of freezing, commercial food product design, and food manufacturing. The experience has taught Zoë and Nilofer the level of detail that is required to bring a product to market. In the same breath, Zoni Foods has some profound advice regarding a MVP …