… On the day of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize deadline, Monika Dharia (Duke ‘19) and Russell Heller (YC, … good at a rooftop bar during an internship with Bain & Company. Dharia at the time wasstudying at Duke University, where she had been playing around with the idea of developing a … that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchos …
… This year’s winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to … are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures. Hand Me Up , co-founded by Jatin Batra (SOM … Monika Dharia (Duke) “For the past year, we have been struggling to scale due to a lack of funds and we have not been able to fulfill all current orders. This grant will allow us to …
… We’ve all read the stats. The average consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but … to raise. Assessing materiality as it relates to the SDGs will also uncover the businesscase for addressing them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with SDG four, … philanthropic efforts can easily sync with the sustainable development goals, and in some casesshould be reframed as holistic ‘shared value’ initiatives as opposed to one-off …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. Residential … metrics to measure opportunity and impact. The efficiency arms of utility companies, Green Banks, and State Energy Offices are mandated to promote energy efficiency and clean energy … policies, mandates, and regulations towards these goals. Utilities need metrics to design efficient rates, evaluate alternative investments to grid upgrades, and secure safe and …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds per second. The … be the answer to that age-old philosophical question, “Why are we here?” If that’s the case, then this mundane raison d’etre inherently gives rise to a second, less mundane one: … be the answer to that age-old philosophical question, “Why are we here?” If that’s the case, then this mundane raison d’etre inherently gives rise to a second, less mundane one: …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study analyzes the market potential of this technology across the state and provides key … Protection, Eversource Energy, the United Illuminating Company, and the Connecticut Green Bank. CBEY is based at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Yale …
… Sobotka Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who … started Tuckerman & Co . during their first year at the Yale School of Management, raised funding through a successful Kickstarter campaign and were finalists for the Sabin Prize. As … started Tuckerman & Co . during their first year at the Yale School of Management, raised funding through a successful Kickstarter campaign and were finalists for the Sabin Prize. As …
… Sobotka Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who … who won the 2015 Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant . Since receiving the $10,000 in grant funding, Nathan has been able to accelerate the production of hemp through his co-venture, … to formulate their strategic direction and specific approaches. Furthermore, the grant funding was instrumental in allowing the team to purchase hemp farming equipment. One of the …
… Ten years ago I attended a premiere viewing of “ Inconvenient truth ” – a movie that created a … Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green infrastructure and resilience. --Last, but not least, the academic community has the role of … Water Synergy Project , championed by USBCSD, can scale private investments in green infrastructure and resilience. --Last, but not least, the academic community has the role of …
… Two promising new companies received $10,000 each from this year’sSobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , which is disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and professional mentorship to young eco-ventures. The first of these companies …