/dobson/taxonomy/term/1129/all en /dobson/channels/event/online-info-session-techaccel-program-fall-2026-369520 Come to the info session and learn about the program benefits, application process and much more!  Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:33:52 +0000 admin 156399 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-28-pricing-startups-373328 <p>Almost every startup will eventually reach a point where it is ready to sell its product or service. But at what price? And how does the customer pay? Is it a monthly fee or one-time? What is included with the price?</p> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:03:54 +0000 admin 156400 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-29-go-market-strategy-373329 <p>Go-to-Market strategy (or GTM as it is often referred) is another key step in the startup journey.</p> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:14:25 +0000 admin 156401 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/mif-evolution-ii-373391 <p>Back for a 2nd year! Details to follow...</p> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:59:09 +0000 admin 156402 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/mif-lunch-learn-30-pivoting-373330 <p>One word that comes up a lot in conversations with entrepreneurs is pivot. This refers to the common scenario where a major adjustment to the original plan needs to be made, and often very quickly.</p> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:23:11 +0000 admin 156403 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/recap-2026-dobson-international-fundraising-tour-373393 <p>The Dobson International Fundraising Tour, in partnership with Investissement Québec and the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, provides unique opportunities for our most promising startups to raise capital, form partnerships, and connect with government and industry leaders across key international markets.</p> <p>This year, we are proud to have supported 24 ventures as they travelled across nine cities in North America, the UAE, and Europe.</p> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:48:55 +0000 julie.lapalme@affiliate.mcgill.ca 156375 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/online-info-session-international-masters-health-leadership-imhl-373481 <p>Join our ����VR��Ƶ IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.</p> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:32:55 +0000 admin 156396 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/online-info-session-international-masters-health-leadership-imhl-373477 <p>Join our ����VR��Ƶ IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.</p> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:24:45 +0000 admin 156392 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/online-info-session-international-masters-health-leadership-imhl-373478 <p>Join our ����VR��Ƶ IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.</p> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:30:43 +0000 admin 156393 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/canada-strong-fund-plan-raises-governance-and-investor-alignment-questions-372778 <p>Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to launch a $25‑billion Canada Strong Fund raises key governance and design questions, according to <a href="/desautels/sebastien-betermier">Sebastien Betermier</a>, an associate professor of finance at ����VR��Ƶ’s Desautels Faculty of Management.</p> <p>Betermier said the proposed sovereign wealth fund will need to be carefully coordinated with existing vehicles such as the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Canada Growth Fund to avoid overlap and inefficiency.</p> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:05:49 +0000 admin 156398 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/online-info-session-international-masters-health-leadership-imhl-373479 <p>Join our ����VR��Ƶ IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.</p> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:31:36 +0000 admin 156394 at /dobson /dobson/channels/event/online-info-session-international-masters-health-leadership-imhl-373480 <p>Join our ����VR��Ƶ IMHL program team for a 30 minutes information session to learn how our module-based masters can help accelerate your leadership career in the healthcare sector.</p> Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:32:16 +0000 admin 156395 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/economic-uncertainty-creates-new-opportunities-growth-373468 <p>As Canada faces economic uncertainty driven by trade tensions, inflation and shifting global markets, <a href="/desautels/robert-nason">Robert Nason</a>, associate professor at ����VR��Ƶ Desautels, is urging businesses to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset.</p> <p>Rather than taking a “wait-and-see” approach, Nason argues that organizations should view uncertainty as an opportunity to experiment, diversify suppliers and explore new markets.</p> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:51:44 +0000 admin 156391 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/122-mcgill-research-projects-awarded-30-million-nserc-discovery-grants-funding-373467 <p><strong>Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at ����VR��Ƶ, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering.</strong><br /> <br /> The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 ����VR��Ƶ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.  </p> Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:43:39 +0000 admin 156389 at /dobson /dobson/channels/news/olayinka-oni-named-non-executive-director-sterling-bank-373456 <p>Olayinka Oni (IMPM’26), has been appointed non-executive director of Sterling Bank in Nigeria, effective June 2026. </p> <p>Oni has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of technology, operations and financial services. His earlier career includes senior roles at Sterling Bank, Wema Bank, Microsoft and First City Monument Bank. </p> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:17:57 +0000 admin 156387 at /dobson