… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate … like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art … conversation about the world’s great challenges and our role as members of this planetary community if we don’t first trust each other. In order to face the needs of our communities …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi … to execute is priceless.” 12 months ago I finally took the plunge and now have an MVP, our first order, a manufacturing and R&D facility, a team of 10+ people, and grant money to … on the problem and solution, get feedback, which then allows you to iterate and refine your idea, and forces you to commit and to hold yourself accountable since someone else …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to leave … dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after having built an established career. However, when I came to grad … idea, and pivot as needed to find the right product/market fit. Universities comprise a communityof trendsetters that are often early adopters which is a unique environment. …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 … CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, …
… As a business and investment leader, Radha Kuppalli has been developing innovative finance and commercial solutions to addressing climate change and restoring … management. Radha believes in collaboration, diversity, and sharing ideas openly and with courage to shape teams and business leaders for the transition to a sustainable future Equity … management. Radha believes in collaboration, diversity, and sharing ideas openly and with courage to shape teams and business leaders for the transition to a sustainable future …
… Alec Appelbaum writes and teaches to help all stakeholders act on climate challenges. He's written journalism and research for the New York Times, the Atlantic, Bloomberg CityLab, the Urban … writes and teaches to help all stakeholders act on climate challenges. He's written journalism and research for the New York Times, the Atlantic, Bloomberg CityLab, the Urban …
… Brooks Lamb is the author of Love for the Land : Lessons from Farmers Who Persist in Place … the intersecting topics of land, farming, virtues, justice, conservation, character, community, environmentalism, and more. Although he now lives in Memphis, Brooks grew up on a … helped him cultivate a strong work ethic, an understanding of hope, and a commitment tocommunity. Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Brooks Lamb … …
… Ariana Day Yuen started her career as a management consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton in their DC and New York City offices where she advised … CPG brands with Forested’s growing network of regenerative ingredient producers, largely community-led conservation groups. Forested is leveraging the growing market demand from … CPG brands with Forested’s growing network of regenerative ingredient producers, largely community-led conservation groups. Forested is leveraging the growing market demand from …
… Olivia Watkins (she/her/hers) serves as Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director at Black Farmer Fund . Olivia is a social entrepreneur … Solutions Affiliations The Black Farmer Fund: Building a Resilient Food System Through Community Investment Black Farmer Fund: Supporting Black Food Entrepreneurs … Olivia Watkins …
… Lindsey has 30+ years of investment and management experience, is a recognized thought leader in sustainable … and negotiation. Lindsey has particular interest and expertise in the natural resource sector. Prior to founding StarPoint, Lindsey spent 15 years in various Executive roles … Previously, she was a portfolio analyst and manager at the Hancock Timber Resource Group; senior consultant at Booz, Allen & Hamilton; and held roles at several economic …