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Graduate Certificate brings Ben Britton’s invention closer to market

Jul 6, 2016

When 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.

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Sarah Lubik to advise on Government of Canada’s Innovation Agenda

Jun 30, 2016

Sarah 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.

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HQ Vancouver: Why global gaming giants set up shop in Vancouver

Jun 28, 2016

Vancouver 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.

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Globe and Mail: Entrepreneurs fuel school’s startup agenda

Jun 28, 2016

The following is an excerpt from an article published by the Globe and Mail in the Business Education section on June 23. By Jennifer Lewington. 

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Charles Chang: Entrepreneurial instinct

Jun 20, 2016

A historic gift from SFU Beedie School of Business alumnus Charles Chang underscores the School’s commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation.

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SFU receives $10 million donation to establish new institute for entrepreneurship

Jun 17, 2016

Vega founder Charles Chang makes one of the largest gifts in SFU history.

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Beedie undergraduates dominate 2016 Surrey Top 25 Under 25 Awards

May 26, 2016

Beedie 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.

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Beedie celebrates 15 years of the Management of Technology MBA program

May 26, 2016

The 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.

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HQ Vancouver: How BC attracts global tech companies

May 20, 2016

Vancouver 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?

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SFU names inaugural Tom Foord Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

May 17, 2016

Vancouver entrepreneur Andrew Harries appointed to newly created position. 

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