… to the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize the opportunity to be matched with a mentor from our network of partners and experts. Sabin Mentors commit a minimum of two hours to advising their teams, and many continue the mentorship relationship beyond the Sabin … Casey Pickett Director of Innovation, Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development …
… Our national production of food and fiber comes almost exclusively from agricultural … crops requiring huge capital investments and granting market and capital access to those people who need it, the government can help thousands of farmers become competitive. … the University of Pennsylvania, finds that urban farms are linked to increased feelings of community and lower levels of violence . This led to the Centers for Disease Control and …
… across a range of companies to campus to discuss their work and professional journeys. The conference reinforced many of the themes that have arisen in that series, while … Development Goals (SDGs) were a frequent topic of discussion and the subject of a four-hour tutorial. The SDGs are a set of 17 goals and 169 targets that the world aims to … sector. Though sustainability teams are relatively tiny at large corporations—a few dozen people out of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of employees—these teams tend to be …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds per second. The result is predictable: … across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from land-based sources. As a result, plastic has become a subject of increased scrutiny, particularly … other chemicals.) One can safely assume that ingestion of marine plastic debris, whether by people or other animals, therefore means taking a concentrated dose of toxic chemicals in …
… each local organization is currently facing: activating New Haven Land Trust’s gardens as community hubs; moving New Haven Farms’ wellness program to become self-sustaining; and … led by fellow students from Yale GreenLight . A student team works on their pitch in the courtyard at Evans Hall As they worked on solutions, teams were able to meet with mentors at the “genius bar” – a diverse set of people knowledgeable in land use, urban environments, community supported agriculture, legal …
… as student entrepreneurs at Yale. “You have a unique chance to be surrounded by valuable resources in an inquisitive and dynamic environment. Your time at Yale comes with the responsibility to experiment and develop your ideas, ” … the company and helped support it in a number of ways. Mentors played a crucial role as the people to lean on and learn from. “The Sabin Prize was a game changer for us” reveals the …
… sites. The venture made good use of the boutique at the time Yale entrepreneurial resources. The Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant and the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute Summer … experience with start up incubators and the access to a pool of mentors and constructive resources were all good training for the team. The Sabin Prize provided further credibility, … and making a product. Managing a team can be an iceberg of responsibility that many people tend to underestimate. Equalizing personal egos and expectations in a team of …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas and is proud of its alumni. Meet Aaron Paul (SOM/FES … that is, Shoots’ founder also states the importance of “always listening to feedback from people who know more than you do." Follow our website for more Sobotka Stories. 2531 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability and is proud of its alumni. We recently met with the … they got legal support through a local business clinic. As piece of advice for the long journey ahead, Yesenia says: “Keep your day job and work in the evenings. But be ready to give it up when you need to.” She …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability and is proud of its alumni. Meet Michael Holkesvik (YC’ 13), … potential customers. The team believed that if it was easier to find a great guide, more people would experience the outdoors and society would place more overall value on … balance. Juniors at Yale College at the time, The GuideFinder team was shuffling their course load and their venture, which sometimes took a back seat. The fishing entrepreneurs …