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Investing in Low Carbon Energy - Part 3
This seminar explored the realities of institutional investment in a world of global investment possibilities for energy infrastructure. How can we understand the opportunities and challenges of investing for a low carbon energy future, especially in frontier and emerging markets? This 4-hour seminar investigated the current dynamics in investment in low-carbon energy with two examples of investment in emerging markets in India and Africa. More broadly, the seminar also examined the current state of sustainable investment in Brazil, India, China and Africa and if/how capital is flowing to investment for a low-carbon future economy. Students also engaged via teleconference with active investment managers for a Q&A session on the how investment decisions interact with broader sustainability objectives.Published 2 years ago
Investing in Low Carbon Energy - Part 1
This seminar explored the realities of institutional investment in a world of global investment possibilities for energy infrastructure. How can we understand the opportunities and challenges of investing for a low carbon energy future, especially in frontier and emerging markets? This 4-hour seminar investigated the current dynamics in investment in low-carbon energy with two examples of investment in emerging markets in India and Africa. More broadly, the seminar also examined the current state of sustainable investment in Brazil, India, China and Africa and if/how capital is flowing to investment for a low-carbon future economy. Students also engaged via teleconference with active investment managers for a Q&A session on the how investment decisions interact with broader sustainability objectives.Published 2 years ago
Duke Start-Up Challenge: The Elevator Pitch Finals
Held on November 12, 2010. The Duke Start-Up Challenge is an entrepreneurship competition that runs the course of the academic year, from November to April. The competition includes an Elevator Pitch Competition in November, an Executive Summary Competition in February, a Business Plan Competition in March and the DSC Grand Finale in April.Published 2 years ago
Energy Efficiency in Action - Promoting Energy Efficiency to Customers
Fuqua Leading Edge Semiar, Oct. 6, 2010
Speaker: Brian Castelli, Alliance to Save Energy
Energy efficiency is not only a critical factor in the quest for a low carbon economy, but also a smart business strategy for reducing costs and improving productivity. Nevertheless, efficiency can be a tough sell to companies with finite resources, where investments in efficiency may compete with projects that deliver revenue or profit growth. This seminar evaluated the nature of the efficiency opportunity, as well as the barriers and solutions for capturing that opportunity for particular companies: How do you make the case for efficiency? What tools can help focus and prioritize the most attractive options?
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Energy Efficiency in Action - Pathways to Energy Efficiency
Fuqua Leading Edge Semiar, Oct. 6, 2010
Speaker: Brian Castelli, Alliance to Save Energy
Energy efficiency is not only a critical factor in the quest for a low carbon economy, but also a smart business strategy for reducing costs and improving productivity. Nevertheless, efficiency can be a tough sell to companies with finite resources, where investments in efficiency may compete with projects that deliver revenue or profit growth. This seminar evaluated the nature of the efficiency opportunity, as well as the barriers and solutions for capturing that opportunity for particular companies: How do you make the case for efficiency? What tools can help focus and prioritize the most attractive options?
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Energy Efficiency in Action - Welcome
Fuqua Leading Edge Semiar, Oct. 6, 2010
Energy efficiency is not only a critical factor in the quest for a low carbon economy, but also a smart business strategy for reducing costs and improving productivity. Nevertheless, efficiency can be a tough sell to companies with finite resources, where investments in efficiency may compete with projects that deliver revenue or profit growth. This seminar evaluated the nature of the efficiency opportunity, as well as the barriers and solutions for capturing that opportunity for particular companies: How do you make the case for efficiency? What tools can help focus and prioritize the most attractive options?
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Duke Start-Up Challenge - Elevator Pitch Competition: Products & Services
Held on November 9, 2010. The Duke Start-Up Challenge is an entrepreneurship competition that runs the course of the academic year, from November to April. The competition includes an Elevator Pitch Competition in November, an Executive Summary Competition in February, a Business Plan Competition in March and the DSC Grand Finale in April.Published 2 years ago
Duke Start-Up Challenge - Elevator Pitch Competition: IT & Media
Held on November 9, 2010. The Duke Start-Up Challenge is an entrepreneurship competition that runs the course of the academic year, from November to April. The competition includes an Elevator Pitch Competition in November, an Executive Summary Competition in February, a Business Plan Competition in March and the DSC Grand Finale in April.Published 2 years ago
2010 Entrepreneurship Symposium - Getting the Most out of an MBA to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
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2010 Entrepreneurship Symposium - The State of Technology Entrepreneurship
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Where are the Venture Capitalists? A Debate on Incubators vs Traditional Early Stage Investing
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How to Start a Company - Starting a Non-Tech Business
The Entrepreneurship at Duke: Education Series presents the "How to Start a Company" Series. These are stories of Duke alumni who successfully created startup companies, meant to serve as role models for Duke students.About Snaptotes.com
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Luncheon Speaker: William H. Draper III
From the "How Business Models, Capital Markets, and Ecosystems Help Scale Social Change" CASE event on October 22, 2010. William H. Draper III.Published 2 years ago
