We're excited to showcase Christianna Ioannou in today's Alumni Impact Series, where we highlight the inspiring paths of our Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MBET) graduates. Christianna, who graduated from the Conrad School in 2023, is an entrepreneur whose journey has been defined by resilience, adaptability, and a relentless passion for tackling real-world challenges.
Every November, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) unites innovators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers around the world in a celebration of creativity, new ventures, and groundbreaking ideas.
This year’s theme, "Entrepreneurship is for Everyone," resonated deeply with our mission to foster an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Throughout the week, we were inspired by the stories of individuals who have both shaped and been shaped by the Conrad School’s dynamic environment. From insightful discussions with faculty to hands-on workshops led by award-winning entrepreneurs, GEW underscored the transformative power of entrepreneurship.
The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business would like to welcome our newest faculty member, Sharlene He!
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.
Last week, a group of Conrad School's MBET students embarked on an exciting trip arranged by our Outreach and International Programs Manager, Cristen Brown, to San Francisco and Silicon Valley!
This fall term, Enterprise Co-op students took part in the Ignition Week pitch competition. Meet the winners!
February marks the start of Black History Month. It’s a time to highlight Black Excellence, which is a term used to describe the individual achievements and successes, contributions and perseverance of the Black community.
Here at the Conrad school, we have many examples of Black Excellence to celebrate. We have combed through our archives to highlight some of the recent achievements from Black alumni, graduate and undergraduate students.
1Mentor’s recent acquisition by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the world’s largest global higher education network, underscores the urgent need for their platform and the data it provides higher education institutions.
Their artificial intelligence (AI) enabledtechnology sifts through employers’ job postings to provide insights into employers' needs and identify skills required for success. It also equips higher education institutions with the information they need to adjust programming to address the skills gap.
1Mentor co-founder Esteban Veintimilla's entrepreneurial journey started at the Conrad School. Tapping into the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Waterloo helped launch 1Mentor towards success.
Despite the challenges faced in 2021, students, staff and alumni at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business continued to demonstrate resilience and accomplished many achievements. Here are a few highlights from the past year.