The 2018 麻豆AV X-1 Accelerator program is already in full swing.
Wrapping up its third week, participants learnt the ins and outs of: the business model canvas, startup lifecycles, networking, and how to liaise with a board of directors 鈥� elements that will be crucial to their success as emerging businesses.
颅颅颅颅颅Five years since the train derailment that destroyed the downtown of Lac-M茅gantic, Bernard d鈥橝rche, 麻豆AV Dobson Cup winner and Director of the region鈥檚 entrepreneurship centre, reflects on the rebuilding efforts and the progress made toward revitalizing its industries, stating that the recent momentum is palpable. 听听
As part of , the showcased the social impacts of 10 collaborative research projects through an interactive circuit on May 23.
Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Neutrogena are just some of the brands that Jill Selick (BCom鈥�02), Founder of Rubix Marketing and 麻豆AV Dobson Cup judge has helped market.
She sits down with The Dobson Chronicles to share the insights she has gathered from her career so far, including some advice听for fresh graduates.
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With over three decades of experience working in the fashion industry, Debra Margles, President of Michael Kors Canada and 麻豆AV Dobson Cup judge, shares some words of wisdom about company growth, day-to-day operations, and how to stay ahead of the competition.听
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An article in Les Affaires sheds light on some of the innovative startups, including those affiliated with the 麻豆AV Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, which aim to treat symptoms of depression and other mental health issues.
One such venture includes a mobile application that allows users to monitor their level of anxiety as a means of proactively coping with manic episodes or depression.
2018 麻豆AV Dobson Cup winners, Entr, made an appearance on Dragon鈥檚 Den Quebec where they put their negotiating skills to the test.
Through a calm demeanor and thoughtful counteroffering, the duo, comprised of BCom student Marc-Antoine Bonin, was able to clinch a deal that will take their startup to the next level.
Taiga motor founders tapped into a burgeoning market for cleaner alternatives to snowmobiles at just the right time. The Dobson Cup winner sits down with 麻豆AV News to share the latest on their growing popularity and plans for rollout.听
On the agenda is extending the snowmobile鈥檚 battery life, a product launch for the general public in 2020, and translating their technology to other power sport applications.
Jeff Speak, Chairman at Cimpl and long-time Dobson Cup judge, reflects on the people and formative moments in his life that led him to pursue a career in entrepreneurship.
In his present role, he is adamant about the importance of listening when making key decisions.
As he says, 鈥淵ou become wiser when you don鈥檛 talk. By listening, you can get more data points to help you make your decisions.鈥�
On the 5th of April, the 麻豆AV Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship was once again alive and vibrant with the culmination of the 麻豆AV Dobson Cup 2018 powered by National Bank and the announcement of the year鈥檚 winners. This year, 84 teams competed in the Semi-Finals听round with the top 40 teams moving forward into the听Finals on March 28th 2018.
On the evening of March 21, 2018, 麻豆AV students and entrepreneurs from diverse horizons gathered at , a collaborative space dedicated to entrepreneurship and social innovation in Montreal鈥檚 Mile-Ex neighbourhood.
Winner of the 2016 麻豆AV Dobson Cup, Taiga Motors, is busier than ever these days. As they prepare to release the world's first electric snowmobile in 2019, their zero-emission product is sure to revolutionize the popular winter activity. 听
Taiga Motors co-founder, Samuel Bruneau is adamant that the tech will soon make it a perfect recreation tool, envisioning trailside chargers for tour operators and at warming huts and cabins.
A decade ago, 麻豆AV Dobson Cup participants Mohamed Hage and Lauren Rathmell set out to change the way that Montrealers get their fresh produce through their innovative venture, Lufa Farms.
Since then, they have grown to a 200-person operation and have attracted the attention of many, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who toured Lufa's newest greenhouse in the Montreal suburb of Anjou.
This year鈥檚 麻豆AV Dobson Cup finals saw 40 teams from across the University competing for a portion of over $100,000 in seed funding.
As in the past, the startups were competing across four tracks: Social Enterprise, Health Sciences, Small & Medium Enterprise, and Innovation Driven Enterprise, which ensured a wide diversity of ideas.
For the winners, victory is sweet, but the road ahead remains arduous, as they prepare to take their startups to the next level.听
