… group met once a month over an extended lunch break, these meaningful topics were explored with curiosity and enthusiasm as we wondered, questioned, and considered anew. A Fresh … to full-time, in-person instruction after the COVID-19 pandemic’s darkest days. Filled with veteran students who endured a shut-down campus along with new students fresh with curiosity, much of the campus, including the CBEY 2050 Fellows, …
… (MEM ‘23), Isobel Campbell (MEM ‘23) and Carolina Sanchez (MEM/MBA ‘24) at Circularity ‘23 with Dandelion the Seahorse. The ocean plastics sculpture was created by Washed Ashore: Art … (MEM ‘23), Isobel Campbell (MEM ‘23) and Carolina Sanchez (MEM/MBA ‘24) at Circularity ‘23 with Dandelion the Seahorse. The ocean plastics sculpture was created by Washed Ashore: Art … Starbucks and CVS Health are piloting reusable cup and bag solutions through Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy , a multi-company consortia. Competitors are …
… conferences going on, in the words of my Uber driver: the coffee one and the fashion one. With one look at my pants, he knew which one I was attending. Just as vibrant and quirky as … Brittany Sierra in 2017, aims to challenge the fashion industry’s unsustainable status quo. With podcasts, forums, articles, and conferences like the one this past April, Brittany has … to shine, and to find a sense of community. The website also features a job board with a specific focus on sustainable fashion roles. This space was one I found early in my …
… amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US … is more expensive than traditional animal leather. A key reason for this is that we have partnered with many low-income farmers to source the banana crop waste, in turn providing … is more expensive than traditional animal leather. A key reason for this is that we have partnered with many low-income farmers to source the banana crop waste, in turn providing …
… instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first microbial protein-based dog food with the least carbon footprint, offering nourishment without any adverse effects Tyree Tech : Convert CO2 from major emitters to high-value, … to advance sustainability strategy development and implementation. Ryan Dings is a venture partner for Connecticut Innovations’ new $100M ClimateTech Fund and Founding Executive …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop … always worried about not having a cofounder, and on discussing this with Kofi Ampadu , a Partner at a16z (VC fund), I learned that there is no harm initiating work on the idea … always worried about not having a cofounder, and on discussing this with Kofi Ampadu , a Partner at a16z (VC fund), I learned that there is no harm initiating work on the idea …
… idea, and I realize now the numerous advantages this has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in the future, this is my attempt to convince … I was contemplating my decision, somebody said to me, “The best case scenario is you leave with a successful start-up and a degree, and the worst case is you leave with just a degree and a great story to tell”, and this truly caused the pivot. …
… enclosed, electric motor-assisted pedal vehicle bridging the massive appeal of e-bikes with practical daily needs of shelter and safety for urban and suburban commuters in the … in this process. Some of the judges included: Adrian Horotan (MEM '10) is a General Partner at Safer Made, a venture fund investing in companies and technologies that create … Companies. Dominick Grant (MBA/MEM '12): is Director of Investment at Dirt Capital Partners and manages the company’s investment evaluation, due diligence and related …
… ventures will continue to receive support from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize … to promote Forest Agriculture. Peter Yolles (MBA/MEM ´97): is the Founder and Managing Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in impactful … to promote Forest Agriculture. Peter Yolles (MBA/MEM ´97): is the Founder and Managing Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in impactful …
… 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) on scaling up a circular solution for used and returned bags in partnership with Lo & Sons . Over the course of the semester, the students will participate in … brands, especially within the US. The students will engage with Lo and Sons leadership and partners, experts across the manufacturing and supply chain landscape and other staff and …