… has enough other extraneous problems that most people at a private equity fund decide it’s not worth doing,” he said. In particular, Blumenthal was looking to invest in companies that … and government. In early 2008, as the economy was entering a recession, a colleague at another firm asked Blumenthal to consider investing in a paper mill in Nova Scotia. The mill, … products. The mill had been run as a cost center for various public companies, and it had not made money in 40 years. In 2008 it was owned by Neenah Paper, a small spin-off of …
… led the industry on a number of corporate social responsibility and sustainability indexes. Not content to rest on these laurels, AXA transferred its CR team from the department that … 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 … 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 …
… by other communities, completing the research in 2014. However by the late fall of 2013, not a single community toilet had its plans approved, much less built. Various partners … by other communities, completing the research in 2014. However by the late fall of 2013, not a single community toilet had its plans approved, much less built. Various partners … by other communities, completing the research in 2014. However by the late fall of 2013, not a single community toilet had its plans approved, much less built. Various partners …
… 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 … illustrating how he identified market gaps in his role as a Tech Advisor at Google X, which eventually led to building Ebb Carbon. He stressed the importance of co-founders with … 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 …
… as the foundation of a company. I needed to identify a problem, a big one, that I was not only passionate about but also uniquely positioned to solve. With previous experience in … items of clothing produced every year, 20 to 30 billion items– roughly 20 percent–are not sold . 1,2 Step 3: Brainstorm a solution There are many techniques for conducting a … led me to the idea of make-to-order fashion. Make-to-order fashion means that a firm does not produce an article of clothing until a consumer has placed an order for it. This means …
… 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 …
… 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. … 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 … 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 experiment. Entrepreneurship is about the journey as much as it’s about the success. Not everyone wants or needs to be an entrepreneur but you can carry the lessons you learn … and one that doesn’t. However, experts don’t grow on trees (except at universities). It is not only about access to experts, but also the likelihood of getting a response, and the … and competitions provide student founders with equity-free and debt-free capital. Some noteworthy opportunities - https://www.gvsu.edu/cei/competitions-funding-160.htm . Grant …
… to quit, according to him, is as important as any other entrepreneurial skill. Which is not to say that this is his first success, by any means. As a prolific researcher and … to quit, according to him, is as important as any other entrepreneurial skill. Which is not to say that this is his first success, by any means. As a prolific researcher and … to quit, according to him, is as important as any other entrepreneurial skill. Which is not to say that this is his first success, by any means. As a prolific researcher and …
… to ensure that new construction doesn’t lead to excessive waste through three approaches: Preventing waste Incentivizing stakeholders to care about excessive waste Repurposing waste … current solutions into the creation of an “EWE certified” standard, similar to a LEED certification, to prevent waste through incentives for stakeholders to repurpose, dispose of … (Yale School of the Environment) Ritika Jain (Yale School of Management) Composting is not just for the eco-friendly homeowner. Composting is a critical element of a sustainable …