 | Beedie School of Business NewsAn interdisciplinary team of SFU undergraduates has qualified as one of two teams that will represent Canada at The Global Challenge, taking place at the University of Oxford, UK, on April 30 and May 1. The Global Challenge is an international competition for students to explore and present ideas around social and environmental change. Read More... |
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 | 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... |
 | 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 NewsThis morning, Sarah Lubik, Director of Entrepreneurship for SFU and a lecturer in innovation and entrepreneurship at the Beedie School of Business, took part in an interview on the Business in Vancouver show on Roundhouse Radio. In the interview, Lubik discusses the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship, and her role as one of Canada’s ten Innovation Leaders who are helping the federal government develop Canada’s Innovation Agenda. To hear the interview in full, listen to the show on the […] Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsAgainst a global backdrop of reduced economic growth, multinational companies are increasingly seeking profits in “low-income, high-risk countries”, according to an article co-authored by Beedie professor Eric Werker. Published in the Harvard Business Review, Mapping Frontier Economies identifies 19 “frontier countries”, characterized by political and legal uncertainty, and low per capita income – but potential for high growth. 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 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 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 first students to complete the new Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology Commercialization program at SFU’s Beedie School of Business are preparing to transform their game-changing technology inventions into viable, commercialized innovations. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA trio of Beedie School of Business alumni have been named on Business in Vancouver’s (BIV) prestigious 2016 Top 40 Under 40 list. 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 NewsVancouver is home to some global-leading organizations in thriving industries: visual effects, performance apparel, and information and communications technology to name but a few. Yet perhaps somewhat surprisingly, given the prominence of the great outdoors in Vancouver’s identity, one industry in which the city is a true global leader is gaming. 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 NewsVega founder Charles Chang makes one of the largest gifts in SFU history. 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 NewsHQ Vancouver: How BC attracts global tech companiesMay 20, 2016Vancouver is home to an undeniably world-class, and growing tech industry. Industry giants such as Microsoft and Amazon have recently set up home here, and the list of homegrown global organizations that have chosen to remain within BC is impressive. Yet, like most industries, Vancouver still falls short of its potential in housing the headquarters of tech organizations. So what can be done to improve this record? 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 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 NewsA new book from Beedie School of Business Professor of International Management David Thomas indicates that multicultural employees are an under-utilized resource within organizations – and if correctly nurtured can be used to harness in innovation. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsA new venture housed at the Beedie School of Business’ social innovation lab RADIUS aims to solve the increasing problem of consumer-generated waste in the world’s oceans – one piece of plastic at a time. 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 Beedie School of Business is delighted to welcome its new dean, Professor Ali Dastmalchian. While Monday, January 4 kicks off his first week in a new role, Beedie is most certainly in wise and experienced hands. Professor Dastmalchian served as dean at the Gustavson School of Business, at the University of Victoria, for 10 years. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsThree alumni of SFU’s Beedie School of Business have been appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the position of parliamentary secretaries. Read More... |
 | Beedie School of Business NewsProfessor Blaize Horner Reich, Dean of the Beedie School of Business, has been named a Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award winner. 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 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 NewsSimon Fraser University has appointed Professor Ali Dastmalchian as dean of the Beedie School of Business, effective January 1, 2016. Read More... |