… On the day of the Sabin Sustainable VenturePrize deadline, Monika Dharia (Duke ‘19) and Russell Heller (YC, ‘19) almost decided not to submit their winning application. “That afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going to turn it … , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for single-use items. That’s equal to the weight of the entire human population, which means …
… deeply invested in making green spaces in New Haven inviting, safe, and equally accessible for city residents. Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses … Another goal is to create nature-based programs and tools for the network they are building, most specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include … Another goal is to create nature-based programs and tools for the network they are building, most specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include …
… by waste (and agrees that waste problems are often some of our stupidest problems ), I focused specifically on the circular economy track of breakout sessions. A few things stuck … as well as some of the hopeful progress made over the last few years. There is demand for recycled plastics--but the domestic market is struggling to keep up with supply. The … by waste (and agrees that waste problems are often some of our stupidest problems ), I focused specifically on the circular economy track of breakout sessions. A few things stuck …
… (FDCE) and wondering about what sets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this opportunity for your team. Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what is this program about? I can help … program immediately applicable knowledge and skills in clean energy policy, finance, and technology. World-renowned clean energy experts teach the courses, including Dan Esty, Rob … doing extraordinary things in clean energy, whether it be policy or on the technology side, building their own small businesses. And I think in the long term that is going to continue …
… An ethical food system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious products available to everyone. Put simply, it should provide food that’s fair, green, nutritious, and affordable. Food that meets these standards could be called “good” food. There is barely an aspect of the current food system producing good food. Affordability is a challenge for at least a third of the population, making nutrition …
… Now in its 10 th year, the Sobotka Seed Prizefor Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center for Business and …
… ‘13), Principal, Circular Economy at Amazon Kathryn Wright (MEM ‘13), Program Director forBuildings at the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN), Co-Founder of MySunBuddy … Conservation International Tory Grieves (MEM/MBA ‘18) VP of Analytics, The Climate Service Winning teams will receive seed funding, the opportunity to participate in the Climate … their projects. They are also strongly encouraged to apply for the Sabin Sustainable VenturePrize as part of CBEY’s entrepreneurship and innovation grant and prize pipeline . …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (“CBEY”) is looking for a team of students to participate … Acquisition Company (“SPAC”). Overview SPACs have found favor amongst climate-focused companies as they (a) give companies the opportunity to provide public investors … in three key subsector verticals, and summarizes its focus with the mantra of: (1) Winning the (Green) Home, (2) winning the (Green) Office, and (3) winning the (Green) Roads. …
… Clean Energy . You can read more about Dan here . What is a SPAC? “SPAC” is an acronym for Special Purpose Acquisition Company. At its most basic, it is a publicly traded company that exists for the sole purpose of acquiring (or technically merging with) another company and taking that private company public through the merger process. If you’re familiar with venture capital and private equity, you’ll be accustomed to thinking of an IPO as an exit. …
… Interest in food and equitable food systems has been bubbling up for a while among graduate students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow … at CitySeed . Through these roles, Engel learned the value of placing relationship building at the center of every experience, and the importance of hearing stories directly … at CitySeed . Through these roles, Engel learned the value of placing relationship building at the center of every experience, and the importance of hearing stories directly …