Beedie Ambassadors at GROW Conference
The GROW Conference has been a perfect platform for entrepreneurs to connect with tech industry leaders. As a Beedie Ambassador, I was privileged to absorb first hand knowledge about transforming brilliant ideas into executable options, attracting talent, and using core values of a company to solve problems.
One of the speakers that struck me is the CEO of InteraXon who produced a Muse, a headband controlled by brainwaves. I was amazed at how technology can be so perfectly combined with our daily life.
Another highlight of this event is the opportunity to meet a lot of people. Never would I imagine myself having a conversation with a developer in the video gaming industry, especially when I do not have much expertise in it. Moreover, this developer is an SFU alumnus with a cognitive science background. With a huge passion at what he does, it was hard to believe that he has been writing code for games for over 20 years. I was also lucky to get to know other ambassadors present at the conference.
Eugenia Yao is entering her fourth year as an accounting student in the Beedie School of Business. She appreciates the limitless opportunities provided by the university and Beedie faculty to students for self-development. Her SFU experience started as a radio show editor and host, and she is very excited to compete for SFU Beedie at JDC West 2014. Eugenia believes that getting involved in school and community allows individuals to discover who they really are and find out where their passion lies. She is eager to share her exciting experience with fellow students and make a positive impact while representing Beedie and SFU in the community.