… 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 … yet intentional, these dinner parties had no agenda other than creating inviting spaces for people to be themselves, to find companionship over a glass of wine, and to delight in … 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 …
… because I was so afraid of sharing the idea with others. Reflecting back, I realise now why people say “ideas are a dime a dozen, but the ability 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 …
… 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 … on a product and launching it just to realize nobody wants it.) Having a large pool of people to survey provides a testing ground for founders to gauge interest in their 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. …
… 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, … a venture fund investing in companies and technologies that create safer alternatives for people and the environment and reduce exposure to harmful chemicals. Amir Chireh Mehr …
… North Borneo, Malaysia, where the disproportionate effects of climate change on indigenous people are unmistakable, was extremely formative in his passion for a just clean energy … bills, improved health, and better job opportunities. And thus, these barriers—financial, community engagement, site suitability, regulatory, and resilience—must be adequately … PSiCE, I was accustomed to structured thinking patterns. However, the program has encouraged me to embrace abstraction and navigate unstructured situations with confidence. This …