… 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 school at Yale I decided to start executing on my dormant idea, and I realize now the numerous … idea, and pivot as needed to find the right product/market fit. Universities comprise a community of trendsetters that are often early adopters which is a unique environment. …
… The YaleCenterfor 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 …
… 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 … and the Seven Islands Land Company. Lindsey is the Co-Chair of the Advisory Board for the YaleCenterfor Business and Environment and is the US Ambassador for the 2041 Foundation. She …
… where she works on commercializing new products and business models. Since her time at Yale, Meaghan has worked for companies advancing innovative business models to scale more sustainable food production … has focused on business strategy, partnerships and product development. During her time at Yale SOM/FES, Meaghan worked for Patagonia’s internal venture capital and corporate …
… 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 Land Institute, the … works in Brooklyn, and gets misty over New Haven. Connect with Alec alec.appelbaum@yale.edu LinkedIn Schedule time with Alec Areas of Focus Sustainable Finance and ESG …
… Michaela Kerxhalli-Kleinfield is a Master of Environmental Management candidate at Yale School of the Environment. She is excited by opportunities to incorporate industrial … related to CBEY’s innovative and impactful clean energy programs. Prior to attending Yale, she worked on the Board of Energy and Environmental Systems at the National Academy of … 2023 Michaela Kerxhalli-Kleinfield is a Master of Environmental Management candidate at Yale School of the Environment. She is excited by opportunities to incorporate industrial …
… Janey Lienau is a Master’s of Environmental Science candidate in her first year at the Yale School of Environment. She is co-advised by Drs. Os Schmitz and Marlyse Duguid and … presented her findings at the Ecology Society of American 2021 annual conference and has a forthcoming publication Evergreen abundance drives ground beetle diversity and density in … 2023 Janey Lienau is a Master’s of Environmental Science candidate in her first year at the Yale School of Environment. She is co-advised by Drs. Os Schmitz and Marlyse Duguid and …
… competitive national planetary science research and lectureship assessment by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. In her personal time, Sumitra enjoys bonsai-making, … competitive national planetary science research and lectureship assessment by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. In her personal time, Sumitra enjoys bonsai-making, … and traveling to geologically distinct places. Connect with Sumitra sumitra.kusalakumar@yale.edu LinkedIn Areas of Focus Circularity Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based …
… Dimitria is a joint MBA and Master of Environmental Management candidate at the Yale School of Management and Yale School of the Environment. Prior to Yale, Dimitria served as a logistics officer in the … States Marine Corps, leading teams in Hawaii, Japan, and Thailand. She has also worked for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) as a field instructor, teaching …
… Ritika is a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Candidate at the Yale School of Management studying strategy and financing for economic development and natural capital solutions, with a particular interest in the agriculture sector. While at Yale, she has worked with 12Tree on carbon financing for agroforestry systems in Guatemala …