Coffee and Conversation with the Dean
Beginning September 23rd, and continuing every Thursday through this term, Dean Mary Wells will be available on the 1st floor of E7, outside the C&D, from 3-5 pm for a chat and to connect.
Coffee and Conversation with the Dean
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.
Join us at the Conrad Blender Meetup: a dynamic networking event and info session on the Problem Pitch Competition Billion Dollar Category!
Connect with fellow students exploring entrepreneurship through Enterprise Co-op, BETS, and the MBET program.
Discover this term’s two exciting Problem Pitch categories: Open Problems and Billion Dollar Problems, reviewed by Professor Larry Smith. Hear from past winners and get inspired to pitch your own big idea!
Don’t miss this chance to ignite your entrepreneurial journey!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for the Problem Lab's Problem Pitch Spring 2025 Competition hosted and sponsored by the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business.
The Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch competitions challenge students to research an important problem and pitch their research to a panel of judges. Funding of $7,500 is awarded to support the student team that demonstrates the most thorough understanding of their chosen problem to develop a solution.
The Student Teams FINALISTS are:
$Billion Problem category
Open Problem category
Register today to secure your spot on Friday, August 1!
Join us for a dynamic lunchtime gathering at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business on Wednesday, September 10 at 12:00 noon.
This is your chance to connect with fellow students who are building ventures, hear from recent alumni founders, and exchange ideas about the entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re already working on a startup, curious about launching your own venture, or simply eager to meet like-minded innovators, this event is for you!
Enjoy great conversation, fresh inspiration, and a delicious lunch—on us!
Come for the food, leave with new ideas and connections.
Limited spots available: register today!
We are official event hosts with Waterloo Tech Week 2025, a celebration of what’s been built here, and what’s still to come. We’re building something great together. September 8-11, 2025. waterlootechweek.ca
Welcome to the Problem Lab's Problem Pitch Fall 2025 Competition Finals hosted and sponsored by the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business.
The Quantum Valley Investments® Problem Pitch competitions challenge students to research an important problem and pitch their research to a panel of judges. Funding of $7,500 is awarded to support the student team that demonstrates the most thorough understanding of their chosen problem to develop a solution.
The competition will take place Friday, December 5, 2025, from 12:00–2:00 pm in the Pearl Sullivan Engineering (formerly E7) Pitch Space on the second floor.
The student team finalists are:
The judges' panel includes:
Register to join!