The Ivey Entrepreneurship Cross-Enterprise Leadership Centre and the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership would like to recognize and thank all those who contributed to the success of the day. Over 160 attendees gathered to hear 35 panelists and speakers identify the issues that stand as barriers and drivers to the development of the medical technology industry and the use of innovative technologies to address the sustainability of our health care system.
Researchers from leading universities in the Great Lakes area gathered at Ivey on May 27-28 for a two-day conference showcasing their current entrepreneurship research.
The inaugural Great Lakes Entrepreneurship Network (GLEN) conference at Ivey’s Spencer Leadership Centre, hosted by Ivey’s Entrepreneurship Cross-Enterprise Leadership Centre, drew delegates and presenters from seven schools: Indiana University, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota, Ohio State University, Syracuse University, University of Wisconsin, and Richard Ivey School of Business.
Were you unable to make it to the Perfecting Your Pitch event with Kevin O’Leary? Check out the video of his presentation on how to win over investors and bring your business idea to market. As a judge on CBC TV’s reality show, Dragons’ Den, Kevin O’Leary is known as the show’s most ruthless critic – as well as the one who is the tightest with his wallet. What does it take to tame this fire-breathing dragon? Join Mr. O’Leary for a frank discussion on what it takes to pursue the entrepreneurial dream and make investors take notice.
In what was clearly a candid, thoughtful and well prepared presentation by Craig Simpson, two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Edmonton Oilers and current CBC broadcaster, several great stories were shared providing insights that seemed to resonate strongly with his audience at the Toronto Board of Trade ballroom.
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