… match quality as a term economists use to describe the degree of fit between the work someone does and who they are – their abilities and proclivities. I am using graduate school as … MBA. I start with an idea, test it, refine its parameters, and sometimes readily abandon it for a better match quality. One of my recent experiments was testing the hypothesis: I want … of a firm’s customer base. Two groups of customers would interact with my proposed platform—shoppers and retailers. The shoppers would pre-order items from retailers and the retailers …
… The Yale Clean Energy Conference, November 9th-10th, is fast approaching! In YCEC’s third year, we are … across the clean energy and technology sector to focus on Innovation, Equity and Investment for a Clean Energy Future. The Yale Clean Energy Conference is thrilled to be partnering … economy is more important than ever. This summer, the northern hemisphere experienced one of the hottest summers in recorded history , followed by extreme rain this fall. …
… these changing conditions with sustainable development? A new report from the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, in partnership with the Connecticut Green Bank, provides a … Resilience Hubs (GRH). Green Resilience Hubs are physical facilities equipped with clean energy technologies and strategically located to offer vital services to local communities … emissions by 2040. It is important to note that while avoided emissions are not currently monetized, they represent significant additional value that GRHs bring to society.” In …
… The Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy Internship and Fellowship Program (PSiCE) offers summer research and internship … Environmental Policy Analysis and Climate Change Science and Solutions, wants to be at the forefront of change. In order to do so, she believes we must evolve in our approach to … It would have to consider all people from all backgrounds and locations and will leave no one out of the conversation and plan of action. “A just clean energy transition also …
… Planetary Solutions in Clean Energy - Internship and Fellowship Program (PSiCE) offers summer research and internship … experience through the program. Do you remember what sparked your interest in Clean Energy? For Mary Chen , a Political Science and Earth & Planetary Sciences major at Yale College, … change poses the most threatening existential crisis facing my generation and future ones.” Previously, Mary worked as a policy analyst at MAYE Corps, a youth-led organization …
… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single cotton t-shirt can require up to 2,700 litres of water and significant amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … The 2023 Winner … Apr 18, 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize: The 2023 Winner The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … Award ($2,000) Carbon Loop Harrison Meyer (YSE/SOM ‘24), Perry Bakas (SOM ‘24), Conor Rooney (Ph.D, Yale Chemistry) seek to create a circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon …
… 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 waste). … Despite having the idea for over two years, it stewed in my brain and I did not speak to anyone about it because I was so afraid of sharing the idea with others. Reflecting back, I … who connected you to them (goes a long way in building a good relationship). 3. When to stop talking to people and start building Once you are clear about the problem you are …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … 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 having built an established career. … stone toward a successful one. [1] Defined as crossing the 10-year mark. https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1010/top-6-reasons-new-businesses-fail.aspx [2] …
… innovation through different 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 was named one of the best inventions of 2020 by Time magazine. But as impressive as Air Vodka surely … EMT himself), in the end, it turned out there was no market for the concept. Regulatory barriers made it a difficult field to break into. Knowing when to quit, according to him, is …