… understand all the nuts and bolts of how the business actually works, but to focus on the ‘what’: what can you actually build? Others can figure out the how.” He had no experience in … who could directly add value as the company grew in specific markets. Pigeonly’s expansion eventually forced internal conversation about what market, precisely, the company served. “When we started, we just wanted to make it easy to get photos,” Hutson said. But as they …
… an astute observer might ask the following questions: Where have we seen this before, and what lessons can we learn from previous experience; and Are these jobs long-lasting or … of mature industries. Though the growth in residential solar PV has exceeded all expectations, it has started from such a low base that continued growth – even in the … in Connecticut – is likely for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, evidence from the SEEDs research indicates a persistence in the growth of solar after the Solarize Campaign. This …
… Business students today are developing a new vision of what capital markets and our financial system could, and should, look like. This was … representatives from the UN Principles of Responsible Investing, DBL Partners, MSCI ESG Research, and the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board. Finally, John Streur, President … across the three pillars, ES and G, are too great and too pervasive to ignore. Related Events Yale Responsible Investing Conference & Low-Carbon Portfolio Case Competition Fri, …
… an education. “The second five years I really hated,” she said, speaking at the kickoff event of the Bright Lights, Green Sights speaker series, which focuses on urban … The time felt right and Aflalo shut the doors. Without the company, she wasn’t surewhat to do. Her parents were both entrepreneurs and she’d never bent toward a traditional career path. She took two years for self-directed study, which resulted in an unexpected cascade of events—environmental documentaries on Netflix, a design partnership with …
… In May of 1993, Lisa Price founded the hairand skincare brand, Carol’s Daughter, in the kitchen of her Brooklyn apartment. Nearly 23 years later, … 2014, L'Oréal USA purchased Carol’s Daughter. This was the “endgame,” said Price. “That’s what I needed. That’s what I wanted.” But the sale of her business proved complicated. A … I’ve ever had,” she said. “Knowing that the glass is half-full.” Watch the video: Related Events Bright Lights, Green Sights: Lisa Price, Carol’s Daughter Wed, December 9th, 2015, …
… achieving a more sustainable economy must begin by addressing food-related challenges. “Whenyou are trying to stem climate change or make a big environmental impact it’s really … And the business opportunities, Schlemme said, are encouraging. “A lot of initial research that has been done in academic settings has shown the potential that a lot of these … for being much higher-value products,” she said. Other contests during the two-day Yale event included the Thorne Prize for Social Innovation in Health or Education, sponsored by …
… Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and professional mentorship to young eco-ventures. The first of these companies promotes sustainable growth of the seawater … Over the past five years the desalination market has grown 57 percent; by 2025, it is expected to provide freshwater for up to 14 percent of the world’s population. While … Programs Sustainable Venture Prize Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Related Events 2015 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Fri, April 17th, 2015, 5:00 AM EDT — 10:00 AM …
… Yale’s Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technology initiative (FORTT), which is developing financial models and … partners we could have,” said Helle Gronli , who directs the project. Through comprehensive research and analysis of renewable thermal prospects across Connecticut, FORTT is clarifying … analysis by the end of May. Learn more about the project at cbey.yale.edu . Related Events [Private Event] Regional Renewable Thermal Technology Effort Thu, June 23rd, 2016, …
… The most innovative startup ideas from across campus are coming together April 14-15 at Evans Hall for Entrepreneurship Across Yale , an event featuring Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship prizes with live pitching competitions, … of the Yale Venture Challenge, sponsored by the Yale Entrepreneurial Society (YES). “This event is a true display of the talent and innovation happening all across Yale’s campus,” …
… The Sabin Stories will introduce you to former finalists of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize as they share experiences and reflect on their time as student entrepreneurs at Yale. “When we found out we were finalists for the Sabin prize, we were thrilled! It was huge for … – to be in a dynamic, fast passed environment where she “gets to run the show." Related Events 2016 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Fri, April 15th, 2016, 4:00 AM EDT — 7:30 AM EDT …