… 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 … chemicals. Yesenia Gallarado Avila (MEM ’15) is a Principal at Potencia Ventures, an impact investment firm focused on business models that work to improve the lives of lower …
… one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming water to … and how easy it is; because that’s what fashion is at its core, an extension of our self-expression, an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we …
… decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world … Dharia and Heller have been working diligently to scale the company to be able to fulfill big orders and build up their inventory. Thousands of ponchos are being produced for …
… as part of Startup Yale , was extended this year due to COVID. This year, each of the four finalists received a $2,500 grant to continue working their venture over the summer with … event this fall. Judges recently convened to catch up on the progress of each of the four finalists and to select the prize recipient. Following the final presentations, CBEY … Conservancy and established a range of partnerships with cities across the US. Upright pivoted to be one of the first companies selling shelf-stable powdered oat milk, redesigned …
… At Yale, Caroline graduated an MBA & MEM joint-degree. Caroline participated in the MIINT Impact Investing competition, won the Net Impact case competition, and served as a CBEY 2050 Fellow. Caroline is currently starting a … At Yale, Caroline graduated an MBA & MEM joint-degree. Caroline participated in the MIINT Impact Investing competition, won the Net Impact case competition, and served as a CBEY 2050 …
… electronics industry; Eliani has devised key marketing strategies for measuring the impact of appeals. Her hobbies are skiing, dancing, swimming and playing basketball and she … electronics industry; Eliani has devised key marketing strategies for measuring the impact of appeals. Her hobbies are skiing, dancing, swimming and playing basketball and she … electronics industry; Eliani has devised key marketing strategies for measuring the impact of appeals. Her hobbies are skiing, dancing, swimming and playing basketball and she …
… communications, and also has interests in climate policy, food justice, and access to resources for marginalized populations. Outside of the classroom, Valeria enjoys writing, … communications, and also has interests in climate policy, food justice, and access to resources for marginalized populations. Outside of the classroom, Valeria enjoys writing, … communications, and also has interests in climate policy, food justice, and access to resources for marginalized populations. Outside of the classroom, Valeria enjoys writing, …
… energy project origination and development. At Yale, he is co-president of the Western Resources Student Interest Group and Captain of the Yale Graduate Crew. During the summer of … energy project origination and development. At Yale, he is co-president of the Western Resources Student Interest Group and Captain of the Yale Graduate Crew. During the summer of … energy project origination and development. At Yale, he is co-president of the Western Resources Student Interest Group and Captain of the Yale Graduate Crew. During the summer of …
… he focuses on agriculture, forestry, and environmental markets. Prior to CAM, Alex held impact-oriented investment roles at RRG Capital Management and Acumen, where he also … he focuses on agriculture, forestry, and environmental markets. Prior to CAM, Alex held impact-oriented investment roles at RRG Capital Management and Acumen, where he also … he focuses on agriculture, forestry, and environmental markets. Prior to CAM, Alex held impact-oriented investment roles at RRG Capital Management and Acumen, where he also …
… in brand and qualitative research, social media marketing, and social and environmental impact. It was in this latter position that Elisse founded Google Cloud's "Data for Good" program that aimed to empower nonprofits and social entrepreneurs to apply big data solutions to real-world challenges. The initiatives included: Data Solutions for … climate adaptation strategies, specifically with respect to conservation and equitable resource management. Elisse is am also particularly interested in environmental communication …