… a climate start-up but just not sure where to get started? Are you just curious about the world of entrepreneurship? Join CBEY and Neil Yeoh , Deputy Director of Individual Fellow … advisors and investors in the industry. In this session, we will address topics such as: How to approach fundraising as a climate change venture Guidelines to consider when building a board How to identify and bring on advisors as a climate change venture About Echoing Green: …
… two of the nation’s most advanced regional energy efficiency programs have chosen them, and how to think about their suitability for your region. The Yale Center for Business and the … non-profit, and public-private arenas, we will explore a range of successful models that make the business case for energy efficiency. This year’s series is a collaboration between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE). Founded in 1977, the Alliance is a large Washington, D.C. based …
… of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, as he discusses his book "How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate." Though the scientific community largely … gases, or climate modeling; rather, it is the product of contrasting, deeply entrenched worldviews. Synthesizing evidence from sociology, psychology, and political science, Andrew … and motivate the public to take action. How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate makes a powerful case for a more scientifically literate public, a more socially engaged …
… of the Yale Center for Business and the Environment 4:20 to 5:10pm - Urban Resilience The world is urbanizing at a rapid rate. The UN estimates that 66% of the world’s population … panel session seeks to continue the conversation with leaders in the field, discussing how individuals, communities, businesses, institutions, and systems can survive and thrive … critical challenges, and to positively affect a billion lives over the next decade”. Showcasing inspirational entrepreneurs who are using their innovative businesses to create …
… join a community that is helping to accelerate the transition to a just and thriving world. You can learn more about our current joint degree students and alumni of the … will include: Why did you apply to the joint degree program? Why pursue a joint degree? How has your time at Yale shaped your professional and personal goals? What are the strengths of both schools? How can you take advantage of and adapt to the culture/network of both? How can you …
… Can video games help save the planet? Can video games help save the planet? Our presenters believe the answer is … Department of Communication and Yoav Lurie, founder and CEO of Simple Energy, will discuss how to make learning about appliance-level home use less time consuming and dull. Each presenter …
… How can a Yale degree lead to a senior role in sustainability at one of the world’s largest companies? In this interactive session, Paulette Frank (F&ES ’96), Vice … reach insights about their own paths. Paulette will start by sharing what she does now, how she got there, and how her personal experiences shape her approach to business issues. …
… Talking about money is awkward. Asking for money can be worse. But grants are one of the best ways to get … Led by Katie Thatcher (grantwriter at the Alice Ferguson Foundation and grantwriter/grantmaker at EarthRights International), Hannah Stonebraker (grantwriter at Tebeka-Legal … Fellow at the Tsai Center for Innovation Thinking at Yale) this workshop will walk through how to write a great grant or award application: choosing the right grant to apply for, …
… How can BRP attract & retain a new generation of powersport users and enthusiasts? The GreenLight team is hosting the makers of Ski-doo and Sea-doo, Bombardier Recreational Products, and Interbrand, one of the world's most renowned branding consultancies, for a fast-paced innovation workshop on a …
… Whitworth draws lessons from the world’s most tech-savvy, high-impact organizations to showhow we can make real gains for the environment. The principles of his approach, dubbed “quantified …