… 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 … file-default","data-delta":"6"}}]] Justin Freiberg Sustainability Manager, Yale West Campus …
… Our national production of food and fiber comes almost exclusively from agricultural … program began as a safety net meant to protect farmers’ incomes and improve consumer nourishment during the hungry times of the Great Depression. The largest 15 percent of farm … prevents the natural soil nutrient replacement that crop rotation and periodic fallowing encourage. The practices of monocropping and farming on marginal land not only wreck soil …
… gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel with five swimming … 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 … run. Even the biggest players in finance are taking this long-term perspective. The top executive at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, recently sent a letter to CEOs …
… 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 … than 50 percent of the plastics in the ocean sink . Imagine the plastic like pepper in your soup, scattered across the ocean column. Second, this pollution is also in the form of …
… CBEY: How can we bring students from across Yale together to consider big challenges in sustainability? On October 7 th , that fledgling idea became a reality at the inaugural … 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 … of judges, including: Mark Bomford, Director, Yale Sustainable Food Program Tagan Engel, Executive Producer, The Table Underground; Food Systems & Community Development Consultant …
… The Sabin Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize as they … 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, ” shares Justin Freiberg , Sustainability Project Manager at West Campus Urban Farm and a Sabin Sustainable Venture …
… The Sabin Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize as they … 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, …
… The Sobotka Seed Stage Stories introduces you to former winners of the grants who share their experience and … 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), winner of a 2012 … 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 …
… The Sobotka Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who … 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 ’13), founder of … 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 Sobotka Seed Stage Stories will introduce you to former winners of the grants who share their experience and … 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 founders of Poda Foods … 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 …