… and has held many prominent positions throughout his career, including CEO of the London Stock Exchange and senior roles at Goldman Sachs. When asked what most interested him … previously abandoned Provencal Priory transformed into the home of the premium organic wine brand, Chêne Bleu. Xavier’s experience and enthusiasm for working with students have already … Fellow, Tagan Engel . Also, he and his wife, Nicole Sierra-Rolet, spoke with students this semester about their work making premium organic wine. “Yale innovations like the joint …
… attended GreenBiz , a corporate sustainability conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. This experience gave students a real-world opportunity to be immersed in the sustainability … of our shared mission and the creativity, commitment, and collaboration that define this vibrant community. As we move forward, we carry the lessons learned, the connections … attended GreenBiz , a corporate sustainability conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. This experience gave students a real-world opportunity to be immersed in the sustainability …
… facing our food and agricultural systems. They are our most valuable resources and this new research shares what we've heard and learned from those closest to the problem." … investors and farmers have struggled to find the right partner for their goals. Through this research, the report seeks to inspire this thoughtful investment, and help finance professionals discover new partnerships to help …
… winners of the 2023 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. Since 2011, David … to address the needs of both the market and the planet, giving two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key …
… students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, … the world’s great challenges and our role as members of this planetary community if we don’t first trust each other. In order to face the needs of our communities - from New Haven … of the world’s top scholars, finest libraries, and everything an Ivy League school could buy, it was in this deeply committed and diverse group of grad students that many of them …
… unsustainable status quo. With podcasts, forums, articles, and conferences like the one this past April, Brittany has cultivated a space for those interested to shine, and to find … The website also features a job board with a specific focus on sustainable fashion roles. This space was one I found early in my YSE career as I looked for ways to find mentors and … better wages, I believe this needs to be accomplished at the company and consumer level. Brands need to prioritize people over profits, while consumers may just need to consume …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste). … capital. Some noteworthy opportunities can be found here for student entrepreneurs. If you don’t have such a forcing mechanism, find a simple ten slide template / or a word document … MVP is Zappos - the online shoe selling platform. To test the core idea (i.e., will people buy shoes online without trying them?), the founder, Nick Swinmurn , took photos of shoes he …
… I decided to start executing on my dormant idea, and I realize now the numerous advantages this has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in … be the difference between a start-up that takes off and one that doesn’t. However, experts don’t grow on trees (except at universities). It is not only about access to experts, but … or find a student at the law school (and get FREE legal advice). Have questions about building a business model? Talk to an MBA student or take a finance or investing class. Need …
… winners of the 2022 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. Since 2011, David … to address the needs of both the market and the planet, giving two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key …
… at Yale who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, … a cleaner and healthier future.” For those interested in the PSiCE program, Maryanne offers this heads-up: “It can be hard to maintain sustained interest in a project. However, I’m … at Yale who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, …