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ClimateCAP MBA Academy: The MBA Founder’s Journey: From Business School to Climate Startup
Join us for our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers.
How do you go from an MBA classroom to launching a mission-driven startup in the climate space? In this dynamic session, hear from recent Stanford GSB graduates Krish Mehta (CEO of PHNX Materials) and Meghan Wood (CEO & Co-Founder of Raya Power), who turned their passion for climate into thriving businesses. They’ll share how they developed and validated their business ideas, navigated the challenges of launching a company while balancing coursework, and tapped into MBA resources to build their ventures, and create impact.
The conversation will be facilitated by Adelaide Coman (Co-Curricular Ecopreneurship Programs at Stanford University), who will lead the conversation about the financial realities of funding a startup, the transition from MBA life to full-time entrepreneurship, and the biggest lessons they've learned since graduation. Whether you’re an aspiring ecopreneur or simply curious about the intersection of business and climate, this conversation will offer candid insights and actionable advice on launching a climate startup in business school and beyond.
Register here.
About Krish Mehta
Krish Mehta is the CEO of PHNX Materials, a startup decarbonizing concrete by refining landfilled coal ash into a clean cement substitute. Inspired to tackle the devastating impacts of climate change he witnessed in India, Krish has dedicated his career to lowering CO2 emissions. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with dual degrees in Business (Wharton) and Engineering, then worked as an Engagement Manager in McKinsey’s sustainability practice and later managed the Model 3 P&L at Tesla. As a Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford, Krish earned an MBA from the Graduate School of Business and a Master’s from the Doerr School of Sustainability. An Activate Fellow and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Krish is committed to tackling hard-to-abate industrial emissions through PHNX.
About Meghan Wood
Meghan is passionate about solving problems at the intersection of climate, business, and technology. Before going to Stanford to earn a joint MBA/MS degree in environment and resources, Meghan worked as a management consultant at Bain & Company in Toronto. Her most fulfilling work came from the relationship she built between her home Bain office and The Nature Conservancy in Canada. Meghan spent her time at Stanford exploring ways to make a positive climate impact through entrepreneurship. Her ultimate conclusion came from being unable to participate in most climate solutions herself or convince her family and friends to do so. It became clear we need better ways to drive the adoption of incredible technologies we already have. This landed Meghan on solar - a physical asset that can produce electricity for people and save them money. She spent the second half of her MBA through various startup classes, researching and brainstorming ways to make residential solar more accessible and affordable so everyone could participate. This led to the founding of her current company, Raya Power, making solar adoption like any other appliance, instead of a major construction project.
About Adelaide Coman
Adelaide is an accomplished entrepreneur, innovator, and community leader who currently serves as the Associate Director of Co-curricular Ecopreneurship Programs at Stanford Graduate School of Business. With a rich background in higher education, startup incubation, and community-building, she has supported over 300 early-stage ventures and helped countless entrepreneurs explore and launch innovative, sustainable business ideas. Previously an Associate Lecturer in entrepreneurship at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Adelaide also co-founded a health and well-being solution designed for remote workforces. Her career is grounded in a deep commitment to sustainability, beginning with her early work as a Wildlife Warrior in Australia. Adelaide brings strategic agility, critical thinking, and a people-centered approach to every endeavor—believing that while “leader” is a noun, “leadership” is an action verb.
Integrating Climate Into Your MBA
MBAs who understand the business implications of climate change are better prepared to manage and succeed in our changing world. In this virtual learning session, prospective and incoming MBA students are invited to hear from business educators about the ways you can build skills and climate expertise during your MBA experience and prepare yourself for a business career that contributes to climate solutions. You’ll also have a chance to network directly with representatives from top MBA programs in the ClimateCAP network.
Participating Schools:
-Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
-Emory University, Goizueta Business School
-Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business
-Harvard University, Harvard Business School
-HEC Paris
-MIT, Sloan School of Management
-UC Berkeley, Haas School of Business
-University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
-University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
-University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School
-University of Washington, Foster School of Business
-Yale, School of Management
Agenda:
*Welcome & Introductions
*Key Insights to integrate Climate into your MBA
*Networking with Educators from participating schools
Register Here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/integrating-climate-2025
2025 ClimateCAP Summit
Join us at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business for ClimateCAP 2025!
MBA Academy:
Join us for our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers.
Sustainability drives business and societal success, yet the challenge many businesses face is proving the financial impact of their sustainability efforts as they seek to address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related issues. The Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI) methodology, developed by the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, bridges the gap between sustainability strategies and financial performance, helping to build a better business case for both current and planned sustainability initiatives.
Understanding how to bridge that gap will be critical for MBAs entering the workforce, so join us for this tactical learning session with Chisara Ehiemere, Senior Research Lead ROSI, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. In this session, you’ll learn about the ROSI Framework and its applications, dive into real-world examples of how the framework is being used today in businesses and industry, and leave with a tool that you can use in your studies and in your future career.
About Chisara Ehiemere
Chisara Ehiemere is the Senior Research Lead, Return on Sustainability Investment (ROSI™) at the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, where she oversees ROSI research and partnerships. Chisara has over 20 years of experience building socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable supply chains. Chisara has designed and implemented procurement and sourcing management strategies across multiple industries in her roles as Senior Assurance Director with Field to Market, Vice President of Certification at Fair Trade USA, and a consultant with AT Kearney and Accenture. Chisara holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.
Register Here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/climatecap-mba-academy-chisara
Leeds Sustainability Case Competition
The Leeds Sustainability Case Competition (formerly called the Net mpact Case Competition) brings together graduate students, executives, and businesses that share a common commitment to innovative business practices that yield positive social, environmental, and financial returns. It is not enough for businesses to solely focus on profits. Business plans must prioritize environmental and social factors as well. The Leeds Sustainability Case Competition provides students the chance to display their ability to solve problems using a multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability-focused professionals and companies.
The University of Colorado Boulder, Leeds School of Business is proud to host the Leeds Sustainability Case Competition (LSCC). The university’s location in the city of Boulder, Colorado allows access to one of the country’s greatest densities of sustainability companies and a diverse collection of industries.
Since 2001, the competition has helped corporate partners address a pressing concern related to sustainability by providing the best solutions from teams of MBA and graduate school students from preeminent institutions all around the world. Prior cases have focused on designing a path for economic recovery during a global pandemic, full spectrum capital and the implications for business financials, and more. The 2023 Net Impact Case Competition (now the LSCC) challenged students to find use for a decommissioned coal plant in a way that benefited communities, encouraged future profitability, and ultimately produced a sustainable, long-term purpose.
Register and learn more here: https://www.colorado.edu/business/CESR/people-groups/lscc-overview
Timeline:
Registration Open: October 1, 2024
Registration Deadline: December 1, 2024
Case Released: December 10, 2024
Submissions Due for Qualifying Round: January 27, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
Qualifying Round and Championship Round: February 1, 2025
MBA Academy: Using Technology to Tackle the Climate Crisis and Hunger
Join us for our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers.
Our speaker is Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder & CEO of Goodr, who will be in conversation with Erin Worsham, Executive Director of the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke's Fuqua School of Business.
One of the more surprising contributors to climate change is food waste. The U.S. EPA estimates that each year, U.S. food loss and waste equates to roughly 170 million metric tons of embodied CO2 emissions—equal to the annual CO2 emissions of 42 coal-fired power plants. At the same time, approximately 49 million people—that's one in six people in the U.S.—still face food insecurity. When Jasmine Crowe-Houston set out to solve the hunger crisis in America, she didn’t realize she was a climate tech entrepreneur—but today, her company, Goodr, has raised $8 million and diverted 30 Million pounds of food from landfills—while serving more than 37 million meals to hungry people.
ClimateCONNECT: Circular Economy
Want to meet other MBAs and talk about your favorite climate & business topics? Join us for a ClimateCONNECT meetup, where you'll get the opportunity to network with MBAs from around the world and talk about today's biggest climate risks and opportunities.
ClimateCONNECT, a program of ClimateCAP, is hosted by an MBA student and will provide the space and structure for you to find your climate community and deepen your climate expertise. ClimateCONNECT meetups are open to any currently enrolled MBA student.
In this ClimateCONNECT meetup, we'll be talking about Circular Economy.
ClimateCAP MBA Fellowship Q&A Session
Join us to learn more about the ClimateCAP MBA Fellowship and ask your questions in real time. Be sure to check out the application information and FAQs on our website before the session.
Register here.
MBA Academy: Mainstreaming Sustainability at Scale
Join us for our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers.
Our speaker is Anna Robertson, Co-founder and Head of Content at The Cool Down speaking on "Mainstreaming Sustainability at Scale." In this session, Anna will discuss how The Cool Down uses data and insights to engage the public on sustainability topics, how companies can create and deliver sustainability content and products that resonate with their audiences, how to effectively use sustainability marketing as a growth strategy, and more
ClimateCONNECT: Blue Economy
Want to meet other MBAs and talk about your favorite climate & business topics? Join us for a ClimateCONNECT meetup, where you'll get the opportunity to network with MBAs from around the world and talk about today's biggest climate risks and opportunities.
ClimateCONNECT, a program of ClimateCAP, is hosted by an MBA student and will provide the space and structure for you to find your climate community and deepen your climate expertise. ClimateCONNECT meetups are open to any currently enrolled MBA student.
In this ClimateCONNECT meetup, we'll be talking about Blue Economy.
ClimateCAP MBA Fellowship Q&A Session
Join us to learn more about the ClimateCAP MBA Fellowship and ask your questions in real time. Be sure to check out the application information and FAQs on our website before the session.
Register here.
ClimateCONNECT: Public-Private Partnerships for Climate
Want to meet other MBAs and talk about your favorite climate & business topics? Join us for a ClimateCONNECT meetup, where you'll get the opportunity to network with MBAs from around the world and talk about today's biggest climate risks and opportunities.
ClimateCONNECT, a program of ClimateCAP, is hosted by an MBA student and will provide the space and structure for you to find your climate community and deepen your climate expertise. ClimateCONNECT meetups are open to any currently enrolled MBA student.
In this ClimateCONNECT meetup, we'll be talking about Public-Private Partnerships for Climate.
ClimateCAP @ Climate Week NYC
Join ClimateCAP’s inaugural Climate Week event hosted by Fordham University Gabelli School of Business and the Responsible Business Center for an event exclusively for current MBA students. Climate Week in NYC is a global event that brings together leaders from various sectors to discuss and showcase solutions for climate action.
In this session, MBA students will get the opportunity to immerse themselves in the En-ROADS model to understand the different dynamics that impact climate change. Even students who have been exposed to En-ROADS before will come away with a deeper understanding of the model and the multi-faceted levers of change, all while working with other MBA students to test cross-sector solutions and network with each other.
Join us as we end the week of rich conversations with an opportunity to engage with other like-minded MBA students.
This event is only open to currently enrolled MBA students. Advanced Registration Required. Register here.
MBA Academy: Using Your MBA to get the Climate Career You Want
Join us for our virtual learning series, ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x business continuum to prepare the business leaders of tomorrow—today’s MBA students— to anticipate and manage climate risks and opportunities in their careers.
Our first speaker of the academic year is Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways, as Trish presents "Using Your MBA to get the Climate Career You Want." In this session, Trish will answer climate career questions like:
How do I explore different MBA climate career avenues?
How does my MBA add value to my recruiting efforts?
What skills are climate-employers looking for?
What are the different ways to build those skills while in an MBA program?
What are some of the best practices around networking?
How do MBA students find and assess climate jobs?
You'll also have the opportunity to network directly with other MBAs and share resources and connections. Register today.
ClimateCONNECT:
Want to meet other MBAs and talk about your favorite climate & business topics? Join us for a ClimateCONNECT meetup, where you'll get the opportunity to network with MBAs from around the world and talk about today's biggest climate risks and opportunities.
ClimateCONNECT, a program of ClimateCAP, is hosted by an MBA student and will provide the space and structure for you to find your climate community and deepen your climate expertise. ClimateCONNECT meetups are open to any currently enrolled MBA student.
In this ClimateCONNECT meetup, we'll be talking about Food & Ag.
ClimateCONNECT: Sustainable Finance
Want to meet other MBAs and talk about your favorite climate & business topics? Join us for a ClimateCONNECT meetup, where you'll get the opportunity to network with MBAs from around the world and talk about today's biggest climate risks and opportunities.
ClimateCONNECT, a program of ClimateCAP, is hosted by an MBA student and will provide the space and structure for you to find your climate community and deepen your climate expertise. ClimateCONNECT meetups are open to any currently enrolled MBA student.
In this ClimateCONNECT meetup, we'll be talking about Sustainable Finance.
Integrating Climate into your MBA
MBAs who understand the business implications of climate change are better prepared to manage and succeed in our changing world. In this virtual learning session, prospective and incoming MBA students are invited to hear from business educators about the ways you can build skills and climate expertise during your MBA experience and prepare yourself for a business career that contributes to climate solutions. You’ll also have a chance to network directly with representatives from top MBA programs in the ClimateCAP network. Register here.
Participating Schools:
-Duke University, Fuqua School of Business
-Emory University, Goizueta Business School
-Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business
-Harvard University, Harvard Business School
-University of Colorado Boulder, Leeds School of Business
-University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
-University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School
-University of Washington, Foster School of Business
"The Role of the CFO in Accelerating Sustainable Business"
Featuring Harmit Singh, Chief Financial and Growth Officer at Levi Strauss & Co, who will be in conversation with Brad Sparks, Executive Director of Accounting for Sustainability (A4S).
Higher Ground: How Business Can do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World
Featuring Alison Taylor, clinical associate professor at NYU Stern School of Business, and the executive director at Ethical Systems.
Activating Systems Change: Decarbonizing the Fashion Supply Chain
Featuring Lewis Perkins, President of the Apparel Impact Institute, in conversation with Wesley Longhofer, Goizueta School of Business.
View of the C-Suite from the Eyes of a Chief Sustainability Officer
Featuring Chrissa Pagitsas, Principal and Founder of Pagitsas Advisors and a Senior Advisor to McKinsey & Co.
Impact Beyond Financial Returns
Featuring Yusuf George, Co-Head of Engagement and Active Ownership, The TCW Group, and Witold Henisz, Vice Dean and Faculty Director, ESG Initiative at The Wharton School
Settling Climate Accounts: Navigating the Road to Net Zero
Featuring Alicia Seiger, Managing Director, Sustainable Finance Initiative, Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University
Every MBA Job is a Climate Job
Featuring Jamie Beck Alexander, Director, Drawdown Labs, Project Drawdown