Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business

Navigating Entrepreneurship: My MBET Journey at the Conrad School

Nugwa Omani — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

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.

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Giving back through social entrepreneurship

Ernest Mwesigye — Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

My name is Ernest and I am currently enrolled in the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program.

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My Experience Building a Christian Health Business Through MBET

Jenni Lien — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone, my name is Jenni Lien and I’m part of the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) 2023 cohort.

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Humanist entrepreneurship and problem solving

Rashi Jaising — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000

I come from India, a country with a vast population, 48% of our population consists of women. However, I have always sensed inequality between genders. I am a humanist, and I believe in equality for all.

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Embracing your entrepreneurial self

David Sartor — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Entrepreneurship, to put it simply, is the act of building a business. Naively, I believed being an entrepreneur was essentially about creating a financially stable company from the bottom up, establishing yourself in the industry similar to the likes of some current influential minds - Bill Gates (Microsoft), Steve Jobs (Apple), Elon Musk (Paypal, Tesla).

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Elevate creates game based learning platform for individuals with cognitive disabilities

Karina Gonzales Ramos — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:00:00 +0000

The skills taught in the traditional learning system are unfortunatelynot enough to help individuals with cognitive disability gain independence. This is a problem that millions of families agonize over, and most of them are forced to cut down or quit work to ensure their loved ones gain the skills that they need. These cutbacks cost families an average of 20 thousand dollars in lost wages and therapy fees. The problem lies on the lack of affordable, effective, and easy to access educational resources.

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Thoughts on Entrepreneurship: Having a Tormentor

Joel Kadish — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:00:00 +0000

Young entrepreneurs often seek a Mentor, but what they should be looking for is a Tormentor.Anyone going through the rigors of entrepreneurship needs to have an experienced individual that will guide them through the ups and downs of trying to start a successful business. They need someone that will cheer them on and keep them going, and draw on their own knowledge and experience to help guide the entrepreneur to success.

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Gifts that give back: A Conrad guide to the holidays

Alida Cane — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 12:00:00 +0000

The pressure to find the perfect gifts for friends and family during the holiday season can be intense. It's easy to go to the closest shopping centre or the biggest online retailer for super-saver discounts, but you never really know where the money from your purchase will end up. The dollars that you spend during the holidays can add up quickly, and can have an impact that extends far beyond the retailer's pocket—depending on where you choose to shop.

Here are four startups that are making the world a better place with every purchase.

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Laying the foundation for a great startup: Q&A with Jim Robeson

Amanda Watkins — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:00:00 +0000

Jim Robeson is a 2013 alumnus of the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program. While in MBET, Jim built his company, PiinPoint, an online platform that enables businesses to find the best location for expansion. Now, just over a year after graduating from the program, PiinPoint has proven to be a game-changer for business owners.

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Mo like a pro: MBET does Movember

Alida Cane — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:00:00 +0000

The month of November is usually cold and grey, and most Canadians are still in denial of winter's arrival. Thankfully, there is a month-long charitable event keeps spirits lifted: Movember.

Movember is an initiative that was started in 2003 by two Australian men and a group of 30 friends, and has now grown to over 4 million participants around the world.

The goal is simple: help accelerate healthcare outcomes for men living with prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues.

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