Tamer Institute

Carolyn Butler ’18, co-founder of Tamer Fund for Social Ventures portfolio venture Manymoons (formerly Borobabi), talks about creating a blueprint for the first truly circular business model in the US apparel industry.

On the School's Bizcast podcast, host Fahad Ahmed '17 spoke with Professor Bruce Usher on his new book, which outlines the risks and opportunities for investors from climate change, and how current students and alumni are addressing major environmental challenges.

Professor Bruce Usher explains the investment opportunities that will arise as demand for climate solutions propels business into a new era of sustainability.

Tamer Fund for Social Ventures portfolio company Kheyti, co-founded by Kaushik Kappagantulu '17, was selected as the winner of Prince William's Earthshot Prize in the category of "Protect And Restore Nature." Kheyti is changing the lives of small-hold farmers in India through its "Greenhouse-in-a-Box," which provides shelter from unpredictable elements and pests."

Donnel Baird '13, founder and CEO of BlocPower, was named TIME's Dreamer of the Year. The climate technology company works to create more efficient affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods and generate jobs.

In addition to profiles of the leaders shaping the fight against climate change, this issue explores a range of critical topics, including financing the transition to net zero, Europe’s energy crisis, ESG, and climate measurement and modeling.

April Tam Smith '10, founder of Times Square restaurant PS Kitchen, was profiled for the restaurant's commitment to hiring staff from marginalized communities in NYC. All profits are donated to charities.

Constanza Gomez ’22, co-founder of Tamer Fund for Social Ventures portfolio member Sortile, discussed how her MBA helped her develop the venture, which provides technology to textile sorters so that they can identify the fiber composition of clothing and sell it to fiber-to-fiber recyclers.

Tamer Fund for Social Ventures portfolio member Dollaride, co-founded by Su Sanni, is recognized as an emerging startup in the mobility industry, bringing clean and accessible transportation to underserved communities.

"Coursework on Corporate Strategy used to be very much finance-focused, but here at Columbia, we have added non-quantifiable issues to the mix," says Professor Dan Wang, on how the School has altered its curriculum to address social and political issues.