… 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 … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … 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 … their inventory. Thousands of ponchos are being produced for sporting events, university tour groups and music events. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the two even started a “Ponchos …
… 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 Executive Director Stuart DeCew remarked, “Each of the four finalists made remarkable progress this summer. They all demonstrated the creativity and …
… In addition to her core responsibilities, she carved out time for social and environmental impact initiatives, including building a process for garment recycling and donating over 1 … beneficial solutions between systems and create venn diagrams of impact by combining resources and knowledge across sectors. She believes that there is an immense amount that can … beneficial solutions between systems and create venn diagrams of impact by combining resources and knowledge across sectors. She believes that there is an immense amount that can …
… Industrial Symbiosis and Eco-Industrial Parks, conducting evaluations on the environmental impacts of converting trash into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and being a member of the … holds a Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges, from Monash University, in Melbourne, Australia, with a major in chemistry. Prior to Yale, Isobel worked at the nexus of … holds a Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges, from Monash University, in Melbourne, Australia, with a major in chemistry. Prior to Yale, Isobel worked at the nexus of …
… the Clean Air Task Force, a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development of low carbon energy … management consulting firm based in Cambridge, MA where he focused on electric utility resource planning issues and analysis of federal environmental regulations. Mr. Phillips … management consulting firm based in Cambridge, MA where he focused on electric utility resource planning issues and analysis of federal environmental regulations. Mr. Phillips …
… and their teams in a variety of sectors, build purpose-driven paths to maximum positive impact. He is passionate about system change to a ‘Net-Zero’ world: from writing and … & Climate Change; and led The B Team’s ‘Net-Zero by 2050’ initiative focused on business encouragement for an ambitious Paris Agreement at COP21. Peter is originally from Edinburgh, … run’). As a CBEY Fellow, Peter is available to members of the Yale community for office hours or 1-1 coaching sessions on leadership, careers and feedback on your venture or idea. …
… at the Yale School of the Environment. After working in the U.S. federal policy space for four years, she is pivoting to bridge her passion for urban systems with her background in … at the Yale School of the Environment. After working in the U.S. federal policy space for four years, she is pivoting to bridge her passion for urban systems with her background in … at the Yale School of the Environment. After working in the U.S. federal policy space for four years, she is pivoting to bridge her passion for urban systems with her background in …
… Group. Jaime led M&A in the Americas for Rentech, Inc., a Blackstone-backed natural resource company. Jaime served in President Obama’s first term as an advisor for finance and … Group. Jaime led M&A in the Americas for Rentech, Inc., a Blackstone-backed natural resource company. Jaime served in President Obama’s first term as an advisor for finance and … Group. Jaime led M&A in the Americas for Rentech, Inc., a Blackstone-backed natural resource company. Jaime served in President Obama’s first term as an advisor for finance and …