Insight to Creation Speaker Series
Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
- E7, 2nd Floor, Room 2357
Wednesday,
Jan 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
- 2:00 PM EST
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Event Details
A Founder’s Journey from Ground to Flight
Presented by the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
Dr. Jeremy Wang shares his entrepreneurial journey from advanced engineering research to co-founding a venture-backed startup operating at the frontier of autonomous aviation. Drawing on his experience as a founder and operator in a highly regulated industry, Jeremy explores what it takes to transform technical innovation into a viable, mission-driven business.
Through Ribbit’s story, Jeremy reflects on translating research into real-world solutions, navigating regulation and risk, building early traction, and leading a growing company in an emerging sector. His talk offers practical insights for students interested in entrepreneurship, deep-tech ventures, and turning engineering expertise into meaningful real world impact.
Event details:
- Date: January 28, 2026
- Time: 12:30-2:00 PM EST
- Location: Pearl Sullivan Engineering Building, (formerly E7) 2nd Floor, Conrad School Hub, Room 2357
RSVP now for this exclusive event. In person, first come, first served. Lunch will be served post event.
Open to all students, faculty and staff. Recommended to MBET, E Co-op, BET students
Speakers
Location
Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business - E7, 2nd Floor, Room 2357
200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Canada
Tickets
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Organizer Details
Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business
Waterloo's catalyst for entrepreneurship and transformation
The Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business is the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Engineering catalyst for entrepreneurship and transformation.
We bridge business, technology and engineering to turn ideas and opportunities into action and impact. Through education, experiential learning, venture creation, commercialization and innovation, we help move what’s possible forward.
Our graduates are entrepreneurial thinkers, builders and leaders who can launch ventures, drive innovation within organizations and create meaningful change.