… 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 making the broader New Haven community more aware of CitySeed’s Mobile Market. “The students brought remarkable energy to … and listening with empathy to identify the true questions that need to be answered at the community level. After hearing from members of each organization discuss the specific …
… 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, ” … was a game changer for us” reveals the co-founder of Encendia. “It not only provided an immediate financial boost, but was also a validation of the path and direction we were … as part of the process. In the future he envisions more support for environmental and social ventures in helping them become investable and differentiated businesses. “Start …
… 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), … 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 … 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 …
… 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 … 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 … 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 …
… 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 … 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 … 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 …
… and the Environment is proud of its alumni and aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas. Over the coming years, Zoë Lloyd (F&ES/SOM ‘17) and … Their entrepreneurial venture – Zoni Foods (formerly Kitchen Table) – was founded with the social mission of enhancing accessibility to nutritious, plant-based food. Plant-based … microwavable TV dinners, take-outs, and meal kit delivery services, which can compromise your health, time and finances. Zoni Foods has two further compelling characteristics within …
… climate change, and driven cultural change within the company and the broader business community. On December 13, 2016, Microsoft shared its experience with carbon pricing in the … why they used this approach instead of an external carbon-pricing model such as the Social Cost of Carbon. “By using a simple model from an organizational perspective—money in, … to start asking how an internal carbon charge can help raise and earmark funds to meet your goals,” she added. TJ also emphasized the need to keep the model as simple as possible …
… Stage Venture grants, both Kitchen Table and Bike City were selected to be supported by the Social Entrepreneurship Consultancy, which allows current graduate students to serve as social impact consultants to start-ups run by their peers. Kitchen Table and Bike City will … Stage Venture grants, both Kitchen Table and Bike City were selected to be supported by the Social Entrepreneurship Consultancy, which allows current graduate students to serve as …
… and the Environment is proud of its alumni and aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas. We recently caught up with Michael Warady (F&ES/SOM … winning the grant funding, Michael also leveraged the additional resources that the CBEY community offers. As Michael aptly put it, “It was invaluable meeting with communications … development.” Michael has two primary pieces of advice for future environmental and social entrepreneurs at Yale. First - be diligent with the understanding that the ‘worth’ of …
… degree in environmental engineering and a job right out of college in environmental remediation. From this, she shifted into the nonprofit conservation sector “to be more … degree in environmental engineering and a job right out of college in environmental remediation. From this, she shifted into the nonprofit conservation sector “to be more … degree in environmental engineering and a job right out of college in environmental remediation. From this, she shifted into the nonprofit conservation sector “to be more …