Can you imagine being in a room full of veteran entrepreneurs, angle investors and venture capitalists who are eager to write a cheque and join forces with your start-up business?
An opportunity to witness such an incredible and exciting evening was provided to all members of the Algonquin College Entrepreneurship Club. On November 8th, Business – Management and Entrepreneurship students, alumni and faculty travelled together by bus to Montreal to be a part of a sold out audience as we watched eight product pitches made to venture capitalists at the ‘Founder’s Fuel’ Demonstration.
That evening, the Algonquin Entrepreneur’s were further introduced and had the pleasure to network with a wide range of Canadian entrepreneurs and investors at the event, as well as learn about cutting edge technology products that will soon be introduced into the marketplace. The product pitches were amazing and stood as great inspiration for all members to draw upon when it comes time to do their own business pitch.
In addition to the recent field trip, Algonquin Entrepreneurs have had the opportunity to learn from an insightful guest mentor session with startup maverick Mr. Greg Matthews, a seasoned entrepreneur with strong connections to the small business communities in both Ottawa and Silicone Valley. The most recent guest mentor to speak to the group was Mr. Dave Hunt, Co-founder of Oak Computing, a BIT Graduate from Algonquin and one of the youngest recipients of Startup Canada’s 100 Top Rising Stars.
Last of all, Algonquin Entrepreneurs exists to promote collaboration and innovation at Algonquin College through the creation of interdisciplinary teams. If you are looking for a tech, design or business student to work with to get your idea off the ground, then we can help create and foster that relationship.
“I am so glad to be a part of Algonquin’s Entrepreneurship Club. I have gone on to meet like minded people, made new friends, business connections and I have learned about all kinds of different start-ups. I will definitely continue to attend future speakers and A.E. events!”
Samantha McLeod –Business Management and Entrepreneurship and Event Management Alumni.
Keep an eye out for future events by liking our Algonquin Entrepreneurs Facebook group page and by joining our professional LinkedIn group.
Laurie Logan
Professor
Business Management and Entrepreneurship