BEYOND Entrepreneurship

William G Davis Computer Research Centre - Room 1302
Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018 at 12:00 PM EDT 
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Event Details

Entrepreneurs are natural problem solvers. Beyond creating companies that bring innovative and world-changing ideas to the global market place, entrepreneurs are acting as community builders, industry change agents, and global disruptors. Find out why.
 

Join us on July 11th for a candid conversation on why entrepreneurs are stepping up to build stronger communities, both locally and globally. Hear from a successful entrepreneur leading by example, the director of a leading entrepreneurship program and largest free startup incubator in the world, and the president and vice-chancellor of Canada’s most innovative university who counts entrepreneurship as part of the school’s DNA as they explore concepts of philanthropy, equality, and socially responsibility in today’s dynamic entrepreneur-led companies. Find out why societal benefit has become an important priority for entrepreneurs and a few suggestions for getting started.
 
Panelists will include:

  • Feridun Hamdullahpur, president and vice-chancellor, University of Waterloo 
  • Sam Pasupalak, chief operating officer and co-founder, Maluuba
  • Jay Shah, director, Velocity

Panel will be moderated by Donna Litt, co-founder, vice-president and chief operating officer, Kiite. Welcome remarks by Stephen Watt, dean, Faculty of Mathematics.

Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public.


July 11, 2018 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
DC1302, William G Davis School of Computer Sceince
University of Waterloo

 

Speakers

Donna Litt
Co-Founder & COO
Kiite
Sam Pasupalak
Former Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Maluuba
Feridun Hamdullahpur
President & Vice Chancellor
University of Waterloo
Jay Shah
Director
Velocity
Stephen Watt
Dean
Faculty of Mathematics

Location

William G Davis Computer Research Centre - Room 1302
William Davis Centre, 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 CA

Tickets

Type
Price
Beyond Entrepreneurship
Free

Organizer Details

Logo - Faculty of Mathematics

Faculty of Mathematics


Questions about this event?  Let us know!

Kristine McGlynn
Alumni Engagement Program Specialist, Math Advancement
kmcglynn@uwaterloo.ca