 | Beedie School of Business NewsHelping people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside learn job skills and find employment has earned Simon Fraser University Master of Business Administration graduate Anna Migicovsky a British Columbia Social Innovation Youth Award for her work. The BC Social Innovation Youth Awards program is a joint partnership between the British Columbia Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation and RADIUS SFU. The program launched this year and celebrates the exemplary leadership and ingenuity of B.C.’s youth and […] Read More... |
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 | Beedie School of Business NewsA Simon Fraser University venture that is poised to disrupt the global hearing aid market has taken the best overall $30,000 prize at the University’s annual Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business BBA alumnus and founder of Traction on Demand, Greg Malpass was one of three winners of Impact Awards at the 16th annual BASS Banquet. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsTiming is essential when it comes to achieving commercial success for science-based companies according to a new research paper by faculty at SFU’s Beedie School of Business. The study, published in leading journal Nature Nanotechnology is part of a broader multi-year project on the global nanobiotechnology industry led by Professor Elicia Maine and Dr. Jon Thomas. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsGeorgia Straight: SFU instructors show some entrepreneurial zeal as they reinvent business education in CanadaJan 04, 2017The following article was published by the Georgia Straight on November 9, 2016. By Charlie Smith. Shawn Smith didn’t follow a conventional path to becoming a business-education innovator. Growing up in White Rock, he took the B.C. secondary-school curriculum by correspondence while working full-time, starting at the age of 15. “The original intention was to sort of Doogie Howser it and finish it all very early,” Smith told the Georgia Straight by phone. “I made […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsCanada has earned a reputation as offering a great environment for entrepreneurs taking their first steps into the world of enterprise. But how do you take a successful start-up business to the next level and grow it into a major, multi-million dollar company? That was the question behind Scaling Up: Growing Multi-Million Dollar Companies in Vancouver, an event presented by Discovery Foundation’s Mentoring and Catalyst Program, and hosted by Venture Connection in partnership with SFU’s […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie hosts event on 3D printingDec 16, 20163D printing arrived in the public consciousness in a blaze of media attention around 2012, with stories focusing on sensational aspects, such as the perceived danger of 3D printed guns or the opportunity to print your own Stradivarius violin. A Financial Times article from the time claimed it would be “bigger than the internet”, and President Obama even referred to 3D printing in his 2013 State of the Union Address, saying it had “the potential […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie students reach entrepreneurship award finalsDec 12, 2016Two Beedie School of Business students reached the final three in the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Regional Competition in Vancouver. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBy Ian Bryce A $500,000 gift from Simon Fraser University alumnus Ryan Beedie will support 25 new undergraduate awards for students in SFU’s Beedie School of Business. The generous gift marks five years since he and his family bestowed $22 million—the largest gift in SFU’s history—to establish the Beedie School of Business. “This wonderful gift will strengthen SFU’s commitment to engage the world,” says SFU President Andrew Petter. “These awards benefit the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow and […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business alumnus, Parry Malm received Tech Entrepreneur of the Year and Best New Business at the inaugural UK Business awards on November 11 in London, UK. Malm is co-founder and CEO of artificial intelligence marketing technology company, Phrasee. Launched in 2015, Phrasee uses artificial intelligence to write marketing language by combining natural language generation and machine learning. In July 2016, Phrasee closed a £1m seed funding round, led by Next 15 PLC. It was the […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA portable DUI-testing headset, a revolutionary clean tech membrane, and a home diagnostic for chemotherapy patients were just some of the pioneering ventures pitched to a panel of guest judges at SFU’s Invention to Innovation Venture Pitch competition. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following is an extract from an article published by The Province on September 30. By Randy Shore. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSimon Fraser University has opened the Charles Chang Innovation Centre, a new graduate student residence and innovation facility in downtown Vancouver. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsSarah Lubik is in the business of creating entrepreneurs. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business faculty Sarah Lubik and Avi Bick have been named winners of the 2016 TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Award. The prestigious award is the highest teaching honour of its kind at the Beedie School. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article was published in the Georgia Straight on August 17. By Charlie Smith. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsNet Impact has announced the 2016 Gold standings for Net Impact chapters, awarding Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business the prestigious Gold standing. These standings, based on the chapter’s performance this past academic year, represent the most outstanding chapters in the Net Impact network. This year, just 38% of over 300 Net Impact chapters worldwide achieved Gold standing. “Of our network of over 300 chapters worldwide, Net Impact’s Gold chapters represent the brightest, most […] Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsWhen Ben Britton took the stage at the Hong Kong-Canada National Investment Pitch Competition on June 3 in Calgary, he presented with the confidence of a professional. He knew his product, he knew his market, and he knew he could sway the judges to hand him the $50,000 grand prize – which they did – along with the opportunity to meet investors in Hong Kong. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsSarah Lubik, Director of Entrepreneurship at Simon Fraser University, has been named one of Canada’s ten Innovation Leaders who will help form the nation’s Innovation Agenda. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following is an excerpt from an article published by the Globe and Mail in the Business Education section on June 23. By Jennifer Lewington. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsCharles Chang: Entrepreneurial instinctJun 20, 2016A historic gift from SFU Beedie School of Business alumnus Charles Chang underscores the School’s commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsKeith Beedie receives honorary degree from SFUJun 07, 2016Keith Beedie, founder and former president of the Beedie Development Group, was honoured by Simon Fraser University with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the summer convocation ceremony, held on June 7 at the SFU Burnaby campus. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business undergraduate students comprised almost one third of the recipients at the 2016 Surrey Board of Trade’s Top 25 Under 25 Awards. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe Beedie School of Business has for many years positioned itself as a pioneer in its field, with innovative research and programs. One such pioneering program is the Management of Technology MBA (MOT MBA), the first program of its kind in Canada, which this year celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsVancouver entrepreneur Andrew Harries appointed to newly created position. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsHow to improve Canada’s record in science innovationMay 04, 2016SFU Beedie Professor Elicia Maine studies strategies to boost advanced material commercialization. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsEMBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership facilitates international Indigenous connectionsMay 02, 2016At Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, students in the pioneering Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership program are set to benefit from a new partnership – one that will expose them to some of the world’s top research in Indigenous governance and economic issues. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following article was published by Burnaby Now on April 28. By Cayley Dobie. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsAt the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, a host of Entrepreneurship and Innovation programs are empowering students from a multitude of disciplines to harness their skills in order to create game-changing ventures. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsFaculty and alumni from the Beedie School of Business are featured prominently in the shortlist for the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) 2016 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs). Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie duo named on BC Business 30 Under 30 listMar 23, 2016Beedie School of Business alumni Bryan Gallagher and Matias Marquez have been named on BC Business’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsStudents from disciplines across Simon Fraser University and beyond are preparing to demonstrate their prowess in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation at the sixth annual Opportunity Fest. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsPresident’s Faculty Lecture: Elicia Maine on turning scientific invention into innovationFeb 25, 2016Canada is punching above its weight in invention – but when it comes to bringing its scientific discoveries to commercial applications, it receives a failing grade on its report card. So what can be done to turn Canada’s burgeoning community of scientists into a prolific community of scientist entrepreneurs? Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBeedie School of Business BBA alumnus and founder of Vega, Charles Chang was one of three winners of Impact Awards at the 15th annual BASS Banquet. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsTwo students in the Beedie School of Business’ Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology Commercialization earned the top two places at the fifth annual Coast Capital Savings Venture Prize. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsUnbeknownst to many of its residents, British Columbia is home to a cluster of head offices in the premium and performance apparel sector – and the province should strive to leverage the unique advantages it has to offer to entice organizations to set up head offices here, and nurture those less-developed ones that already call B.C. home. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe following is an excerpt from an article published in the Globe and Mail on November 4, 2015. By Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe Beedie School of Business’ Speakers on Campus program this month celebrates one year of successfully connecting business education with real world industry experience. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsBBA alumni named on BIV’s Forty Under 40Oct 28, 2015Beedie School of Business alumni Manny Padda and Raman Randhawa have been ranked among B.C.’s top entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in the 2015 Business in Vancouver Forty Under 40 awards. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsIt’s late in the afternoon on a busy day in the office, and hunger pangs are beginning to strike. All too often the only answer is to turn to the usual vending machine options that are salted and high in fat in order to satisfy those cravings. After all, healthy snacking choices are few and far between. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA company that makes…companiesOct 09, 2015The friendly modesty of Trevor Blackwell, CEO of Y Combinator – a company that makes companies (more on that in a moment) – is a stark contrast to the profound, massive way Y Combinator has been changing the world for the better. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThe next generation of budding entrepreneurs from faculties across Simon Fraser University gathered at Surrey City Hall, all with one goal: to become a member of the 2015 cohort of The Next 36. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsA new certificate from Simon Fraser University will allow any undergraduate student from faculties across the university to add innovation and entrepreneurship training to their education. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsDr. Sarah Lubik, a lecturer in entrepreneurship and innovation at the Beedie School of Business, and co-director of the Tech Entrepreneurship@SFU program, has been announced as Director of Entrepreneurship for SFU. Read More... |
| Beedie School of Business NewsSFU’s Beedie School of Business offers researchers a way to bring their world-changing thinking to practical applications in the global marketplace. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsTwin BBA alumni leverage family entrepreneurial geneAug 25, 2015Beedie School of Business alumni Haley and Maney Grewal share more than just their looks. The twin brothers also share a passion for entrepreneurial endeavours – one that was nurtured in the Beedie BBA program. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsDrone technology that can be used to monitor crops, a medication management device, and an app-enabled pregnancy monitoring device were just some of the innovative interdisciplinary technology ventures showcased at the final class presentation for the 2014/15 Tech Entrepreneurship@SFU cohort. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsNew broadly skilled breed of entrepreneurs coming out of SFU Surrey campus. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA new website co-founded by a recent graduate of the BBA program at the Beedie School of Business is helping connect retired professionals with organizations seeking professional expertise. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsUndergraduate students at the Beedie School of Business have enjoyed considerable success in case competitions in recent years, with 2015 alone resulting in almost 20 top three finishes at prestigious competitions across the globe so far. Read More... |