We develop new thinking to help leaders create value for the long-term success of their organizations.
The Program on Stakeholder Innovation and Management (Y-SIM) at Yale School of Management is dedicated to equipping today’s and tomorrow’s leaders with the frameworks and tools they need to create long-term value for their stakeholders. Y-SIM supports academic research, develops case studies for global business education, and integrates stakeholder innovation principles into programs for students, executives, and entrepreneurs. By uniting faculty, students, and leaders across sectors, Y-SIM fosters collaboration to enhance business practices and promote resilience, innovation, and growth.
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Vital Farms
As Vital Farms sought fresh capital to fuel its growth, its CEO faced a pivotal question: could they raise the funds they needed without compromising their commitment to conscious capitalism and diverse stakeholder interests?

Y-SIM Co-Faculty Leaders Ravi Dhar and Edward A. Snyder, along with Practice Leader Jon Iwata, discuss how businesses are shifting to stakeholder capitalism by creating value for employees, communities, the environment, and investors. They explore Y-SIM's interdisciplinary approach and its work to develop innovative tools and frameworks for rethinking stakeholder relationships.