Alumni

MIF Lunch & Learn 28: Pricing for Startups

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:03:54 +0000

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?

MIF Lunch & Learn 29: Go-to-Market Strategy

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:14:25 +0000

Go-to-Market strategy (or GTM as it is often referred) is another key step in the startup journey.

MIF Evolution II

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:59:09 +0000

Back for a 2nd year! Details to follow...

MIF Lunch & Learn 30: Pivoting

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:23:11 +0000

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.

Recap of the 2026 Dobson International Fundraising Tour

julie.lapalme@affiliate.mcgill.ca — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:48:55 +0000

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.

This year, we are proud to have supported 24 ventures as they travelled across nine cities in North America, the UAE, and Europe.

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:24:45 +0000

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.

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:30:43 +0000

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.

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:31:36 +0000

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.

Canada Strong Fund plan raises governance and investor alignment questions

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:05:49 +0000

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plan to launch a $25‑billion Canada Strong Fund raises key governance and design questions, according to Sebastien Betermier, an associate professor of finance at ��VR��Ƶ’s Desautels Faculty of Management.

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.

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:32:16 +0000

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.

Online Info Session: International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL)

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:32:55 +0000

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.

Economic uncertainty creates new opportunities for growth

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:51:44 +0000

As Canada faces economic uncertainty driven by trade tensions, inflation and shifting global markets, Robert Nason, associate professor at ��VR��Ƶ Desautels, is urging businesses to adopt a more entrepreneurial mindset.

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.

Olayinka Oni named non-executive director of Sterling Bank

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:17:57 +0000

Olayinka Oni (IMPM’26), has been appointed non-executive director of Sterling Bank in Nigeria, effective June 2026.

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.

Rethinking pension design for Canada’s changing workforce

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:22:19 +0000

More than nine million Canadians lack access to a workplace retirement plan, underscoring the need for pension design that better reflects how people work and live today.

Sébastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at ��VR��Ƶ Desautels, says expanding access is only part of the solution. “Anything that increases access is good, but then there’s the quality of that retirement package and making sure we have cost-efficient solutions that actually close the gap,” he says.

Making plant‑based eating easy: Why visibility and affordability matter

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:27:53 +0000

Shifting diets toward more plant-based foods could significantly benefit both human and planetary health, yet progress remains slow. Food choices are not simply personal—they are shaped by price, convenience and what stands out in everyday shopping environments.