… knew nothing about,” he said as the fourth and final speaker in this year’s Bright Lights, Green Sights series. Keeping in touch with family and loved ones proved both difficult and … for you,” he advised. Hutson found six backers and, from there, began to build his team, learning how to be a CEO as he went. “I’ve come to realize that the job as CEO is not to … build? Others can figure out the how.” He had no experience in computer science or software engineering, so that’s where he started to hire. “Be cognizant of what skills and talents …
… of jobs. Indeed, President Obama himself campaigned on the promise of creating five million green jobs, which would promote and help deploy clean technologies, and protect America’s existing manufacturing base. The original appeal of President Obama’s Green Jobs plan was centred on the fact that it promised two things: (1) support for the fledgling green sector of the economy; and (2) a source of relatively high-paying jobs that do not …
… future of investing. To date, a number of markers already demonstrate the progress toward sustainable, responsible and impact investing (SRI). There are upwards of 1,400 financial … offered solutions to and received feedback from investing gurus such as Charley Ellis of Greenwich Associates and Bob Litterman of Kepos Capital. Students also heard from a roster … students to a grander vision. Streur argued that ESG methods for investing, like those designed for the competition, are only one piece of the puzzle. He suggested that the real …
… five years I really hated,” she said, speaking at the kickoff event of the Bright Lights, Green Sights speaker series, which focuses on urban environmental entrepreneurs. The time … which resulted in an unexpected cascade of events—environmental documentaries on Netflix, a design partnership with Urban Outfitters, a dinner party conversation about the … do. In 2009, Aflalo founded Reformation , a Benefit Corporation dedicated to high-quality sustainable fashion. The company started by making its products from vintage clothes, but …
… Nearly 23 years later, in front of a packed auditorium as part of the Bright Lights, Green Sights speaker series, she reflected on those early days. In the beginning, she said, … products. Carol’s Daughter grew quickly. In 1999, she opened a storefront in Fort Greene, Brooklyn; in 2002, she appeared on the Oprah show; in 2005, she opened a flagship … had,” she said. “Knowing that the glass is half-full.” Watch the video: Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity The Story of Carol’s Daughter … May 04, 2016 The …
… plan that aims to turn food waste into new products, and profits, won the 2016 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize. Renewal Mill, created by two members of the Yale School of … choice award. Hall, along with partner J. Todd Howard, is developing technologies to grow sustainable hemp in regions of Kentucky affected by the downturn in the coal industry. The … Other finalists included Hugo & Hoby, an e-commerce company that brings together foresters, designers, and craftspeople to build sustainable furniture and home furnishings; and Smart …
… and professional mentorship to young eco-ventures. The first of these companies promotes sustainable growth of the seawater desalination industry. The second looks to accelerate … CTO of Maike Water, plan to address this gap with end-of-pipe sensors and big data software designed to read and predict natural fluctuations in ocean salinity, allowing plant … an experimental plot of land. Both companies will be automatically entered in Yale’s Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize for a chance to win a further $25,000 this spring. About the …
… Company (UI), the state’s largest electric utilities. “Along with the Connecticut Green Bank and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, these are the two most … financial expertise into the project; the new partnerships with Eversource and UI add deep engineering knowledge to the effort. In addition, with these partners signed on, all market … by the end of May. Learn more about the project at cbey.yale.edu . Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Clean Energy Eversource and UI join Yale’s Renewable Thermal …
… for Social Innovation in Health or Education, sponsored by InnovateHealth Yale; the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize, sponsored by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment … for their business, Poda Foods , which sells food-grade cricket protein for use in more sustainable food products. The Yale Venture Challenge has been part of the Yale ecosystem … will be served. Free. Details and registration here . #startupyale Equity and Justice Sustainable Finance and ESG Entrepreneurship Across Yale Unites 4 Major Yale Startup Prizes …
… 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 … together with the third team member – Jie Pan, PhD candidate at the time. The Center for Engineering & Innovation Design (CEID) turned into a lab space where a prototype was assembled. Professors at both …