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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Canada is the move: Building in Waterloo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Last week, the Faculty of Engineering and the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business hosted Canada is the Move, a conversation exploring the ambition, energy and connections driving Waterloo’s growing technology and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The conversation brought together Michael Litt (BASc ’10), co-founder of Vidyard and Garage Capital, and Jocelyne “Murph” Murphy (BASc ’25), co-founder of Wygo and a Conrad Enterprise Co-op (E Co-op) alumna, and was moderated by Professor Chris Holt of the Conrad School.
The conversation highlighted what makes Waterloo a unique place to build: a dense network of students, alumni, founders, mentors and community partners who share ideas, make connections and create opportunities for one another.
Humza Ahmed, founder of Automax.ai, at Y Combinator
Tuesday, August 18, 2026

E Co-op alum raises $5 million to transform home appraisals with AI

Enterprise Co-op (E Co-op) alum Humza Ahmed is building the future of home appraisals with Automax.ai, an AI-powered platform that uses computer vision and LiDAR technology to streamline the appraisal process.

Ahmed credits Waterloo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including Velocity and the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, with providing critical support early in his journey.

Hasti Shwan, P.Eng, MBET candidate
Monday, July 27, 2026

Climate resilience starts with informed decisions

Part-time Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) and Entrepreneurial PhD Fellow student Hasti Shwan has been featured in Waterloo News for his work developing GeoSafe Climate.

Hasti's work reflects the entrepreneurial mindset we foster at the Conrad School: transforming research into practical solutions that create real-world impact.

Divya Lala, MBET '25, standing in front of a whiteboard
Friday, June 19, 2026

Redefining Entrepreneurship Education

by Tori Coles, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Entrepreneurship doesn't have to fit a traditional mould. For MBET alumna Divya Lala, entrepreneurship is rooted in empathy, education, and community. Through her work at the University of Waterloo and as founder of Integral Learning, Divya is helping students build confidence, discover their strengths, and succeed on their own terms.

In her Alumni Impact story, Divya reflects on personal growth, the power of diverse perspectives, the lasting influence of Professor Wayne Chang, and how MBET helped her redefine entrepreneurship as a tool for creating meaningful change.