… Each year the Yale Center for Business and the Environment gives teams applying 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 application process. Check out the profiles of our dedicated 2016 Sabin …
… Our national production of food and fiber comes almost exclusively from agricultural giants, according to the United States Department of … at 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 …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in … 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 … actors to step forward and reaffirm their dedication to climate action. Companies like Microsoft, Walmart, and L’Oreal have joined a network called We Are Still In , which …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste entersour oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds per second. The … 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 …
… Last spring, Sara Harari, a second-year joint degree student at Yale School of Forestry & … 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 … grants, design, communications, startups, food culture and more. With only three hours to develop their pitch, students worked under time pressure to focus on one idea and …
… The Sabin Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize as … asstudent 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 Sabin Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize as … 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 Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture … important as 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 Sobotka Seed Stage Stories will introduce you to former winners of the grants who share … chips. Passionate about sustainable food and the role of edible insects in creating a low-carbon-footprint protein, Yesenia and Kenny launched their cricket farm in the summer of … 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 …
… The Sobotka Seed Stage Stories introduces you to former winners of the grants who share their … balance. Juniors at Yale College at the time, The GuideFinder team wasshuffling their course load and their venture, which sometimes took a back seat. The fishing entrepreneurs … advises aspiring entrepreneurs to: Move fast and break things Write down a list of all your assumptions, and find quick and cheap ways to validate them Don’t wait until perfection …