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In an exciting development that could transform concussion detection, HeadFirst, a pioneering biotechnology startup founded by MBET alumni Andrew Cordssen-David, is working on a revolutionary rapid saliva-based test.

Cordssen-David, a former University of Waterloo varsity hockey player and graduate of the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program, is leading this effort to create a faster, more objective method for diagnosing concussions.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Women in Entrepreneurship Day: Workshop With Julie Ellis

Big Gorgeous Goals
How Bold Women Achieve Great Things
 
We have been inundated with ways to plan and set goals. We have tried countless systems and tracked outcomes. We long for more success, more dreams, and bigger goals - not another day of checking things off the list.
 
We want more. As women, we are used to wearing many hats in our lives: entrepreneur, executive, caregiver, household CEO, friend, mother, and daughter.  Stepping out and setting Big Gorgeous Goals isn’t always at the top of our to-do list. We are moving at warp speed, yet it remains unclear whether the goals we pursue will ultimately take us to our desired destination.
 
In setting, embracing, and pursuing Big Gorgeous Goals, we venture outside our comfort zone to realize our full potential.
 
Come and learn why stepping into your magnificence is worth every minute of your time. You will understand why shedding doubts and chasing goals, even when others claim they are impossible, is worth every bit of the process.  Julie shares her experiences growing a mom-inspired basement start-up label company into an international sensation, eventually being acquired by a giant in her industry.
 
Julie shares stories and lessons on why getting uncomfortable is worth it, leveraging your network, and saying no to embrace a strategic yes.  You’ll be inspired to strive for greatness, viewing obstacles as opportunities.
 
Are you ready to embrace big gorgeous goals and step into your magnificence?

Join us on November 21 at noon for this workshop at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, Engineering 7, 2nd Floor. 

 

I began my career in Advertising and Marketing Communications, drawing on a foundation in Visual Arts and Graphic Design. Thirteen years ago, I founded Bedouin, a design consultancy dedicated to creatively addressing the evolving needs of clients across startups, enterprises, and government. This path led me into the tech ecosystem, where I launched two startups. While they showed early signs of traction, they ultimately didn’t succeed because I lacked the foundational knowledge needed to build a successful startup.

In September, the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business welcomed a new set of University of Waterloo PhD students to the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) classroom through the highly successful Entrepreneurial PhD Fellowship program.

The fellowships were awarded to support outstanding, business-minded Waterloo doctoral students who are interested in commercializing their research. The following recipients will complete the three-year part-time MBET program alongside their regular doctoral studies, tuition-free

The PhD in Entrepreneurship and Organization program officially began in September 2024, marking a new chapter in the exploration of entrepreneurship research. The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business is happy to introduce our first cohort of PhD in Entrepreneurship and Organization students.

This groundbreaking program aims to push beyond traditional research boundaries, offering an in-depth examination of both the theoretical and practical dimensions of entrepreneurship. Distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach, it merges key areas such as business strategy, organizational behaviour, innovation management, and leadership theory.

The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business is thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated PhD in Entrepreneurship and Organization this fall of 2024. This innovative program is designed to cultivate the next generation of thought leaders and researchers in the dynamic field of entrepreneurship and organizational studies.

Celebrating the Conrad School's commitment to excellence in entrepreneurship education while honouring the contributions of its esteemed leadership team.

The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business at the University of Waterloo is pleased to announce some exciting leadership updates that promise to further enrich its vibrant community and innovative programs.

Hey there! I’m Munib Nasir, and I’ve always been passionate about helping and inspiring others. Before diving into the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, my journey has been quite eclectic. Previously, I worked as a full-time content creator on the streaming platforms Twitch and YouTube. This allowed me to share my love for gaming and life in a growing community. Along the way, I also gathered experience working in the nonprofit sector and in marketing. Little did I know, the MBET program would be the place where all these threads of my life would weave together into something amazing.

The MBET program has been impactful to me for several reasons. It is refreshing to hear the professors give feedback with such candor, especially in a world where people are more inclined to tell you what you want to hear rather than what you need to hear. This honesty has been crucial in helping me identify and address weaknesses in my plans. Beyond the academic and professional growth, the MBET program has also been a journey of personal development, as it has taught me resilience, adaptability, and the importance of continuous learning.