… In May of 1993, Lisa Price founded the hairand skincare brand, Carol’s Daughter, in the kitchen of her Brooklyn apartment. … proved the ideal owner. “I wanted to be with an industry leader, who appreciated what I’d done, who appreciated the customer,” Price said. But beyond that, on a more profound level, … I’ve ever had,” she said. “Knowing thatthe glass is half-full.” Watch the video: Related Events Bright Lights, Green Sights: Lisa Price, Carol’s Daughter Wed, December 9th, 2015, …
… Sustainability is a matter of economic survival for business, especially in the Asia-Pacific … 2014. Singapore has continually attracted a huge amount of overseastourists mainly from Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Australia, India and Japan every year. The purchasing power of tourists contributessignificantly to the Singaporean economy. However, this economic activity comes with environmental risks. Retailers face potential …
… A business plan that aimsto turn food waste into new products, and profits, won the 2016 Sabin Sustainable … said Kadakia. “With all the advancements in energy technology and transportation, if we don’t change the way we eat, the way we process food, we’re not going to be able to stem our … 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 …
… Two promising new companies received $10,000 each from this year’sSobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , which is disbursed annually by the Yale … ProgramsSustainable 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 … “From our end, we saw an opportunity to create a much better product,” said Patrick McDonnell, the senior director of conservation and load management at UI. “This effort is … analysis by the end of May. Learn more aboutthe project at cbey.yale.edu . Related Events [Private Event] Regional Renewable Thermal Technology EffortThu, 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, … part of the Yale Venture Challenge, sponsored by the Yale Entrepreneurial Society (YES). “Thisevent is a true display of the talent and innovation happening all across Yale’s …
… The Sabin Stories will introduce you to former finalists of the Sabin Sustainable Venture … for the Sabin prize, we were thrilled! It was huge for us! It wasso validating to have this well-respected competition recognize our efforts and encourage usto dream big.” Becky … – to be in a dynamic, fast passed environment where she “getsto run the show." Related Events 2016 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Fri, April 15th, 2016, 4:00 AM EDT — 7:30 AM EDT …
… Minh Tsai was working at CharlesSchwab when the dotcom bubble burst. He weathered two rounds of … its bestness? He left his job and started working in small tofu shops around San Francisco, eventually setting off to start a company of his own, Hodo Soy. “To be honest with you, it … day and employs about 80 people. (Tsai emphasized that if you wantto make a quick buck don’t go into food.) The company works with only organic farmers in the U.S. and encourages …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) has awarded six grantsto Yale … working on: Methodsto increase the adoption of toilet usage in Kenya, critical to the prevention of disease [Judith Chevalier (Yale SOM), A. Mushfiq Mobarak (Yale SOM), Johann Caro … CBEY program director Stuart DeCew SOM ’11, FES ’11. "The research projects funded this year show the breadth and depth of expertise at Yale and the commitment of faculty and …
… by Riddhima Yadav, YC '18 Consider: women perform 66 percent of the world’s work but earn 10 percent of the world’s income. Atthe same time, they … In mid-November I had the opportunity to attend the 2015 Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) event at United Nations headquarters. (The event wassimultaneously celebrated in 145 … to her grandmother’s bracelet, which she still wears on her wristto remind her of this cause. The bracelet wasthe only possession her grandmother owneed, as it came as part …