… 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). Despite having the idea for over two … be incredibly helpful in providing an overview of the industry, the future trends, and also making warm introductions to existing startups in your space. Investors are also a great … business more holistically. Questions like key competitors, competitive advantage, proposed cost structure were all areas we hadn’t given much thought to. Additionally, the process of …
… to leave my safe corporate job so early in my career to pursue my dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after … and access to datasets, all worth thousands of dollars. For instance, a Bloomberg terminal costs more than $25K per year, however, Yale SOM offers these. Additionally, the … to the stage of the venture. Jinali Modi (YSE ’23) is disrupting the leather industry by making Banofi, a vegan plant-based leather from crop waste. Check out their product at …
… perspectives. You can learn more about this program here . Before Air Company ventured into making jet fuel, they were making spirits. Vodka, to be precise. The carbon-negative spirit … NASA’s CO2 Conversion Challenge in 2021, by demonstrating carbon transformation technology that can be used on Mars. When asked about the lessons that he has learned over his career as an inventor and entrepreneur, Staff …
… within ourselves (whatever our position), in our team and through to the system we operate in and want to improve. It breaks down traditional notions of leadership rooted in hierarchy, and replaces them with a framework that is rooted in connection - to the things you value most, and to the world around you. … at Yale. Peter’s course stands out in that the principles can be useful to anyone, regardless of their specific career or life stage. If you’re navigating a challenge and need a …
… program! Are you a clean energy professional committed to impact? Are you excited about building global networks, collaborative learning, and immediate action? If you've answered … Business and the Environment offers a 10-month admissions-based online certificate program that trains and connects rising leaders to catalyze an equitable transition to a clean … trajectory for my career, and by the 1st anniversary of my graduation I had earned back the cost of tuition by moving to my new role.” — FDCE ‘21 Participant Leadership and learning …
… 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 … a portable, customizable plug & play solar charging kit. Their goal is to introduce a low-cost, all-in-one solar power kit, offering better, cleaner, and cheaper renewable energy …
… Elwin Lim, one way to educate and spread clean energy ideas is to target people in ways that they can see the benefits — through real estate and housing. Prior to joining the … switching over to renewable energy sources as fast as we should be. But at the same time, making sure that under-resourced communities and historically marginalized communities are … because of the perception of risk associated with taking on upgrades with high upfront costs or debt.” He adds that there are also important information gaps that need to be …
… energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet search and your hands. That's what Vijjasena (Sena) Sugionois achieved at a time when most of us were just … energy. “When we are thinking about solar, we are thinking about solar farms and those cost upwards of 10 million dollars to make. What I am thinking is more like in a remote … solutions and this is where Sena believes the future of energy lies. “We need to cooperate. We need to be practical. We need to find solutions by working with other people – …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions … infrastructure applications. BlueGreen Materials slashes the embodied carbon and repair costs for seaports, offshore wind, and shoreline protection by accelerating microalgae's … Farms: Chestnut and Hazelnut Agroforestry for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in PA's Endless Mountains Ryan Smith (Yale School of Environment), Lily Hollister, and Luke Smith …
… Yale Clean Energy Conference is nearly here, and we have to ask – are you ready? We know building a just clean energy future is going to take all of us. That’s why we’re so excited to bring together students, alumni, and passionate individuals … Tallmadge YSE ‘20, Tribal Engagement, Navajo Power Clean energy is an essential tool that can advance environmental justice and racial and economic equity – but we can only get …