/innovation/taxonomy/term/2/all en /innovation/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-16-making-killer-pitch-sticks-357223 <p>One of the fundamental activities of the entrepreneurial journey is the business pitch. But often academics struggle at condensing years of research into a succinct version that is capable of convincing investors.</p> Mon, 06 May 2024 13:53:38 +0000 junji.nishihata@mcgill.ca 74161 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mmf-online-info-session-wednesday-december-18-2024-359808 <p>Join Professor <a href="/desautels/vadim-di-pietro">Vadim di Pietro</a>, Chief Investment and Compliance Officer and registered Advising Representative for Desautels Capital Management, for a one-hour online information sessio</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:42:55 +0000 admin 74442 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mmf-online-info-session-thursday-november-14-2024-359807 <p>Join Professor <a href="/desautels/vadim-di-pietro">Vadim di Pietro</a>, Chief Investment and Compliance Officer and registered Advising Representative for Desautels Capital Management, for a one-hour online information sessio</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:40:47 +0000 admin 74441 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/three-mcgill-desautels-alumni-celebrated-2024-maa-honours-awards-359796 <p><big>Each year the 69����Ƶ Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has had a significant impact on alumni life, the University and/or the community. This year, three 69����Ƶ Desautels alumni were among those honoured for their contributions to the 69����Ƶ community.</big></p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:20:36 +0000 admin 74440 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mba-online-info-session-thursday-october-10-2024-359108 <p>Join us for a 69����Ƶ MBA information session, where you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the MBA curriculum, faculty expertise, and the unique features that set our program apart.</p> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:33:37 +0000 admin 74407 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/bcom-alum-credits-networking-helping-sports-illustrated-app-ground-359538 <p>In Canada, ice time is at a premium and the nearest rink might not be able to accommodate your beer league team. But in large cities, there’s often ice available somewhere, and <strong>Jonathan Azouri </strong>(BCom’16) spotted an opportunity. The co-founder and CEO of CatchCorner by Sports Illustrated, an app that allows users to book sports facilities, launched it in Toronto in 2019 and is now making it available in markets like New York, Los Angeles, and Boston.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:04:10 +0000 admin 74421 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/quebec-government-funding-cuts-could-affect-areas-research-university-pursues-358904 <p>69����Ƶ’s standing as a leading global research institution is under threat, writes <a href="/desautels/anthony-c-masi"><strong>Professor Anthony C. Masi</strong></a> in a Montreal Gazette op-ed. The Government of Quebec is undermining the university by reducing transfers for construction and renovation. These cuts will affect STEM disciplines, says the Professor of Industrial Relations and Organizational Behaviour and Special Advisor to the Dean.</p> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:11:53 +0000 admin 74428 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mipc-2024-grand-challenge-liquidity-retirement-savings-359415 <h4>As countries such as Peru, Chile, South Africa, and the UK advance with key liquidity initiatives, the question arises: How can we formulate innovative portfolio strategies that not only withstand the pressures of inflation but also cater to the </h4> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:56:24 +0000 admin 74414 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mcgill-institute-marketing-mim-seminar-yefim-roth-359320 <h2>Yefim Roth</h2> <p><big>Haifa University</big></p> <p><b><big>Warning: Warning labels backfire when they provide new and important information</big></b></p> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:46:22 +0000 admin 74403 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/bcom-alum-trades-career-marketing-become-firefighter-359706 <p><strong>Lesly Yao (BCom’18)</strong> isn’t your stereotypical small-town Quebec firefighter. Born in Tahiti, the Bachelor of Commerce grad was growing disillusioned with her work at a marketing firm when a Canadian Forces recruitment advertisement caught her eye—and her imagination. But because Yao was not a citizen at the time and a job with the Forces was not in the cards. “I’d always had it in the back of my mind to become a firefighter,” she says. “I watched shows about firefighting, and it appealed to me, but it also seemed unattainable.</p> Tue, 17 Sep 2024 17:26:46 +0000 admin 74419 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/mba-online-info-session-thursday-november-7-2024-359109 <p>Join us for a 69����Ƶ MBA information session, where you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the MBA curriculum, faculty expertise, and the unique features that set our program apart.</p> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:34:36 +0000 admin 74413 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/mcgill-dobson-centre-celebrates-leading-canadian-entrepreneurship-new-hub-359571 <p>Upholding the vision of the late John Dobson (BCom’49) to foster and enrich entrepreneurial endeavours at 69����Ƶ, the John Dobson Foundation’s latest gift has funded the creation of a new permanent physical facility on campus.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="/dobson/article/mcgill-dobson-centre-celebrates-leading-canadian-entrepreneurship-new-hub">Learn more about the Dobson Centre’s New Hub</a></div> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:13:40 +0000 admin 74396 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/employer-led-networking-can-help-women-assess-workplace-gender-dynamics-358905 <div class="bl-tpl">Employers often cite a lack of female candidates as a barrier to achieving gender parity in the workplace. Yet, that can overlook an important factor – the alienation of women during the hiring process. “A lack of belonging can set in at the first stage of recruitment, and follow women throughout their careers,” says <a href="/desautels/janani-ramesh"><strong>PhD student Janani Ramesh </strong></a>in an interview with HR Reporter. However, employer-led networking can be a powerful tool to recruit women.</div> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:14:24 +0000 admin 74427 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/luxury-royalmount-mall-opens-amid-excitement-and-concerns-359422 <p>Montreal’s long-awaited luxury shopping mall Royalmount officially opened on September 5. The project, which spans 800,000 square feet, and features stores like Gucci, Versace, and Louis Vuitton, aims to attract diverse shoppers from all walks of life with an “inclusive luxury” concept. While excitement is high, concerns exist over traffic and accessibility.<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:13:10 +0000 admin 74422 at /innovation /innovation/channels/event/admissions-how-tos-mcgill-mba-and-specialized-masters-programs-wednesday-september-25-2024-359339 <p>Learn more about the application process for the 69����Ƶ <a href="http://mcgill.ca/mba">Master in Business Administration (MBA)</a>, <a href="/desautels/programs/mma">Master of Management in Analytics (MMA)</a>, <a href="https:</body></html>"></a></p> Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:07:54 +0000 admin 74400 at /innovation