TeamMTL: A winning standout at Solar Decathlon China competition
TeamMTL, a collaboration between students and faculty from McGill University and Concordia University, competed against 22 international teams to construct the best solar-powered house.
Setting a winning record, the team won first prize in three categories, including Market Appeal, to which Roman Celac (BCom ’18) and Jiawei Lin (MBA ’18) were instrumental.
Dobson Cup participant disrupts the disrupters
2014 McGill Dobson Cup participant, Sonder, aims to bring together the very best of Airbnb and hotel experiences – and many are seeing the appeal.
In just four years, Sonder has attracted the attention of top venture capital firms that have invested over $135 million and has served more than 200,000 guests.
Insights from an inspiring business leader
Kimberly Cosgrove (EMBA’10), Vice-president of Construction Cogela Inc. reflects on her roots, her career path to-date, and how the EMBA program helped her reach her potential.
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Young Africa shows promise in sciences and entrepreneurship
Thierry Zomahoun (EMBA’11), Founding Executive Director and President and CEO of African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), shares his vision for the future of science education across the African continent and the strides made since the inaugural Next Einstein Forum.
EMBA alumnus among ones to watch in Canadian law
Guillaume Lavoie (EMBA’16) has been named among Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential in the Young Influencer category.
This annual recognition highlights some of the important work that jurists have done over the last 18 months.
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Laurent Beaudoin on leadership and life
Sitting down with Professor Karl Moore following his retirement from Bombardier’s board of directors, Laurent Beaudoin shares how he oversaw the company’s transformation from a small snowmobile manufacturer to an aerospace and transportation powerhouse.
MBA alumnus new Bombardier COO
Effective September 15, 2018, Danny Di Perna (MBA’97) will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer – Aerospace at Bombardier.
In this new position, Di Perna will report directly to Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. and will be responsible for leading the company’s aerospace engineering, procurement and transformation functions.
How AI is making things harder for cheaters
In an article for Financial Times, Desautels Dean Isabelle Bajeux comments on how AI technology can be leveraged to support teachers and identify cases of exam cheating.
Already in its early stages of use, AI shows promise of not only improve marking systems, but also raising the overall standards of education.
The top business school competitions you should know about
A piece published in BusinessBecause lists the top business school case competitions that offer major prizes to winners.
Among the competitions listed is the McGill International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC).
The MIPC targets innovative portfolio design and asset management, uniquely shifting the status quo of traditional academic competitions to the buy side.
New members named to Hydro One’s board
Following the resignation of Hydro One’s previous 14-member board last month, the company has named ten new members to its board, including Melissa Sonberg, Executive in Residence at Desautels.
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Microcredit as a driving economic force
In Quebec, thousands of small enterprises owe their very existence to the ability to access microcredit.
Much like in the rest of the world, microcredit has become an effective way of growing the economy and even combatting poverty.
As Executive Director of ACEM Microcrédit Montréal, Indu Krishnamurthy (EMBA’15) shares her perspective on this vital economic resource.
Leadership on Canada’s Olympic Committee
Eric Myles (EMBA’11), Executive Director, Sport at Canadian Olympic Committee, recently sat down with RDS to discuss his take on leadership, the importance of bringing cohesion among key stakeholders, and some of his proudest accomplishments, including the recent unveiling of an immersive Olympic exhibition.
Montreal housing prices on the rise
The average cost of a home in Montreal has increased by 5.9% from last year, far exceeding Canadian growth averages.
Dominic St-Pierre (EMBA’15), Senior Director Quebec Region for Royal LePage, comments on what lies behind these numbers, stating that Quebec’s robust economy and employment market might have contributed.
The satellite revolution
Jean-Claude Tshipama (EMBA’16), CEO of Broadband Africa for Eutelsat, sits down with CIO Mag to shed light on Konnect Africa, an initiative that aims to bring internet access via satellite to even the furthest reaches of Africa.
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These Montreal eateries should not be missed
Looking for an evening out at one of Montreal’s best restaurants?
A list published in Forbes outlines which local spots should not be missed, including Dominic Bujold’s (EMBA’13) popular eatery LOV.
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