… A global leader in the insurance and asset management business, AXA had risen to the top ranks in terms of corporate … plan to grow the company. The plan called for harvesting slow-growing businesses in mature markets, investing in emerging markets, and reducing the company’s overall cost of … new metrics was a tall order, but would be another step to establishing CR inside AXA. Eventually, the company aspired to produce an “integrated report” that would define the …
… “What we want is the book that every vice president threw in the trash because he would be embarrassed to show it to a partner.” In … were facing unemployment rates as high as 70 percent. The Nova Scotia mill had been on the market for a year, but few buyers were interested, and it wasslated for closure. But as …
… The end of November marked the conclusion of the Climate Innovation Intensive, a dynamic collaboration between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) and Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking. The event's grand finale was a showcase highlighting a series of impressive climate tech … Callegari, Emily Lin, and Brody Nies) - upcycling nutshell and mussel shell waste to create carbon-negative construction material 3. GreenWrap (Shubh Jain, Zaneta Otoo, Calista Krass)- …
… I came to the Yale School of Management in pursuit of my MBA because my chemical engineering career goals that … means that supply perfectly matches demand—no overproduction. But, today, relative to massmarket giants, make-to-order fashion models are small and expensive. My solution, a software … shoppers would pre-order items from retailers and the retailers would integrate the SaaStool into their existing e-commerce channels. These customer personas informed what I needed …
… The Yale Clean Energy Conference, November 9th-10th, is fast approaching! In YCEC’s third year, we are partnering with ClimateHaven , where the … incubator that assistsstartups building solutions to address climate change by decarbonizing our economy and building resilience. They assist early-stage companies in … website . Related Programs Climate Innovation Intensive Climate Innovation Grants Related Events Yale Clean Energy Conference Thu, November 9th, 2023, 3:15 PM EST — Fri, November …
… The Sustainable Venture Prize was created in 2008 and awards $25,000 to a promising student … Sozanski (YC '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and … Sozanski (YC '23), and Julian Rubinfien (YC '23). Their research focuses on making mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil. Their goal is to supplant petrochemistry and …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : Creates a circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon at low-temperatures … from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological : Makes mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first …
… We’re only days away from StartUp Yale , Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship awards packed with pitches, … Yale (17 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA). The finalists for this year’s prize are: Carbon Loop: Creates a circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon at low temperatures … from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological: Makes mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods: We make the world's first microbial …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes … it is incredibly helpful for three major reasons: You hold each other accountable and prevent inertia You provide moral support to each other through all the challenges You have … and pitch applications are a great way to force yourself to refine the idea, explore the market, understand the competitive landscape, and to build a clear set of tangible next …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to leave my safe … for founders to gauge interest in their idea, and pivot as needed to find the right product/market fit. Universities comprise a community of trendsetters that are often early adopters …