Legal session: Shareholders & Corporate Power Structures - Non-Profit Focus
2023-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works!

Avoid making expensive mistakes. Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works, running down from shareholders to directors to officers to employees.
O﻿ur Speaker: Hani Al-Dajane
Emerge Law was founded by Hani Al-Dajane in 2019 to reimagine the delivery of legal services.
Hani is a corporate and transactional lawyer. In his practice, Hani serves as outside counsel to businesses, advising on matters ranging from formation to exit including equity compensation, regulatory compliance, and purchase and sale of businesses.
Hani is also a serial entrepreneur himself and is the founder of a new age media company called Yalla, which has been featured in Canada Digest, Toronto News, and Globe and Mail.

Innovation Information Forum
2023-03-28 12:30 - 15:30
This Innovation Information Forum will focus on supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs (although all are welcome)

This event highlight emerging opportunities from ICUBE and Government of Canada’s innovation stakeholders (programs, services, funding) that are available to help small and medium businesses and innovators.
Why attend?

Opportunity to learn how to access a $20 billion dollar marketplace
Connect with local and federal innovation partners and Indigenous Support Services (NACCA)
Highlight programs and services available to grow your business

Ideation Lab Pitch W'23
2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:15
Join us from 6:00pm to 7:15pm on Thursday, April 26 for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition! Watch 5 finalists compete for prize money and in-kind prizes, see examples of how the pitching process works, and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties.
This event is facilitated by ICUBE at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and will be held virtually via ZOOM.
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Ideation Lab Info Session
2023-05-09 11:00 - 12:00
Calling on innovators from all backgrounds!

ICUBE at UTM is excited to be facilitating the Ideation Lab during the Summer of 2023 to help you put big ideas into action! By taking part in the program, you can access webinars, live events, and mentorship, needed to map out a sustainable business or organization. You also will be eligible to compete for prize money at the end of the program to help you further launch your idea into reality. So, whether you’ve been building an invention, dreaming of starting a non-profit, or see a nagging problem you know you could fix – the Ideation Lab will help you make it happen!
Any interested students, alumni, or community members with start-up ideas are encouraged to attend this information session to learn more!

#UofTPRIDEPITCH 2023
2023-06-14 17:00 - 18:30 | The Blind Duck, 1815 Inner Cir Rd, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
ICUBE, The University of Toronto, and The City of Mississauga are proud to announce the fourth year of the PRIDE Pitch event.

ICUBE, The University of Toronto, and The City of Mississauga are proud to announce the fourth year of the PRIDE Pitch event, which is open to all students, staff, and faculty from all three campuses of the university, as well as members of the community (Peel Region). The program is a competition that offers a total of $5,000 in cash prizes to recognize, reward, and accelerate the growth of 2SLGBTQ+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and others) entrepreneurs associated with the University of Toronto.
Individuals or teams who are interested in participating in the competition will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas through a five-minute pitch to a panel of judges. The judges will evaluate the ideas and determine the winners based on various criteria, including originality, feasibility, impact, and potential for success.
The goal of the PRIDE Pitch program is to provide support and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, and to help them succeed in their ventures. By offering cash prizes, the program hopes to incentivize individuals and teams to pursue their entrepreneurial goals and turn their ideas into reality.

Legal session: Shareholders & Corporate Power Structures
2023-07-12 18:30 - 20:00
Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works!

Avoid making expensive mistakes. Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works, running down from shareholders to directors to officers to employees.

Our Speaker: Ben Su (B.Sc. J.D.) Fintech Founder, Lawyer and Angel Investor

Co-Founder and COO of Capita (backed by Hyperplane VC, Fresh Founders LP & Diagram Capital)
Advisor, LP Investor of Fund the North
Previously: Legal Futures Initiative, National Health Law Section, Canadian Bar Association
Previously: Miller Thomson LLP, NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO), Innovate LLP
Publications:

Vital role of courts in transforming Canadian health-care system
In-house counsel: Do not underestimate open source software risks

Honours:

Health Resource Rationing Policy Reform: re-thinking the role of the courts

Winning Author of 2018 Canadian Bar Association Health Law Essay Competition

Professor Vern Krishna Scholarship for or demonstrating strong academic standing and a genuine interest in Income Tax & Business Law

Ethical Marketing
2023-07-19 18:30 - 20:00
If your inspiration for creating a social enterprise is to address issues in our society & environment, then surely ethics are important too

You’re trying to do the right thing in the sourcing, production, packaging, and operations, but you may be worried that it’s not perfect. With that in mind, how do you market the critical impact you’re making without greenwashing or social washing? You want to feel good about what you’re doing, and definitely don’t want to be called out for being contradictory!
In this workshop by Julianna Van Adrichem, we’ll delve into how to spot greenwashing and social washing, and what it takes to promote your social enterprise authentically and ethically. You’ll learn ways to market your social enterprise effectively without feeling gross! There will be time to reflect on your marketing and to discuss it with others in breakout rooms. There will also be time for questions.

O﻿ur Speaker: Julianna Van Adrichem
Julianna Van Adrichem created Promosaurus after 15 years of experience growing social enterprises focused on solar energy, sustainable agriculture, waste reduction, land conservation and other solutions for our environment. In 2019, she branched out on her own to expand her impact by offering marketing services to many more social enterprises that are doing crucial work for our societies and the planet.
Her degrees in International Development and Biological Sciences from the University of Guelph ensures that her communications align with the science behind the initiatives and allows her to bring an analytical approach to marketing and to see the larger picture. Julianna is currently a mentor in the Rhyze Ventures Program with Innovation Guelph.

Ideation Lab Pitch S'23
2023-08-23 18:00 - 19:30
Join us from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, August 23 for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition! Watch 5 finalists compete for prize money!

Join us from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Wednesday, August 23 for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition! Watch 5 finalists compete for prize money and in-kind prizes, see examples of how the pitching process works, and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties.
This event is facilitated by ICUBE at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and will be held virtually via ZOOM.

Orientation & Human Centered Design
2023-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual/Hybrid, Room L1240, Innovation Complex, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 1J7, Canada
In this workshop you will be introduced to the concept of Human Centered Design and how it is a applied through the 5 step Design-Thinking process. By the end of the workshop, you would have been introduced to a few key tools used in Design Thinking and gain an appreciation for how you can design products and services by putting human needs at the center of your innovation process.
Speaker: Andrew Seepersaad, BDI & Rotman
Andrew is the Associate Director for the Business Design Initiative, a research and education center at the Rotman School of Management which focuses on Design-led Innovation Management. A graduate of Rotman’s MBA program he is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at the Paris School of Business. He is a trained Design Thinking facilitator who also holds a certificate in Learning Experience Design. In addition to his work at Rotman, Andrew provides private consulting for organizational innovation projects. Previously, he worked over a decade at a large multinational corporation, building extensive experience in Corporate Strategy, Planning, Financial Management and Partner Relations Management. In addition, he was actively involved in theatre, having founded and led a successful theatre company.
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Tech Titans on Wall Street: Insights into Tech Companies' Public Offerings
2023-09-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Online Event
This event is intended for aspiring early-stage tech investors, venture capitalists to learn the art of raising capital from public market.

Bill Chen, a seasoned expert with over 25 years in capital markets, invites you on a captivating journey through the world of public markets and capital raising. Discover how he transitioned from a nuclear physicist to a CPA, fund manager, and SPAC launcher on the NASDAQ.
Tech Titans on Wall Street: Insights into Tech Companies’ Public Offerings is your exclusive opportunity to explore the motivations behind companies going public and the trade-offs between public and private ownership. Investors will uncover valuable insights into potential investment opportunities, while founders will gain a deeper understanding of the avenues available to fund their ventures.
Dive into the intricate world of IPOs, Direct Listings, and SPACs, where we’ll dissect their advantages and disadvantages. Get a pulse on the current climate of tech companies raising capital from public equity markets, offering founders valuable strategies for navigating their funding journey.
Join us for this enlightening event, where you’ll unlock the secrets of successful capital raising in the public market. Whether you’re an aspiring finance professional seeking investment opportunities or a tech entrepreneur aiming to take your company public, this event is your gateway to invaluable knowledge and insights.

AI in Research + Project Introduction
2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual/Hybrid, Room L1240, Innovation Complex, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 1J7, Canada
Discover the Power of AI in Market Research for Ventures & Small Businesses.
Are you a budding entrepreneur or a small business owner seeking sharper market insights? Join our dynamic workshop on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to supercharge your market research and product validation strategies. 🌐📈
🔑 Key Takeaways:
– Learn how AI can revolutionize market research efficiency.
– Uncover untapped consumer trends with AI-driven data analysis.
– Accelerate product validation through predictive analytics.
– Hands-on demos: Explore AI tools for real-time market insights.
– Network with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry experts.
🎯 Who Should Attend:
– Startups and entrepreneurs hungry for competitive advantages.
– Small business owners aiming to refine their market strategies.
– Marketing enthusiasts interested in the latest tech-driven trends.
🎉 Don’t miss this opportunity to harness AI’s potential in reshaping your market research approach. Reserve your spot today and gain a competitive edge tomorrow! Limited seats available.
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Everything to Know About Sales
2023-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual/Hybrid, Room L1240, Innovation Complex, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 1J7, Canada
Attend this workshop to gain clarity around your sales process, and start putting together an action plan for yourself that will help your venture succeed.
Speaker: Kevin Decloux, BDR
Kevin is a Sales professional with past experiences at both start-ups and large organizations leading teams. Some of the companies he’s worked for include Salesforce.com, Coca-Cola, Autobound.ai, Regie.ai, Torinit Technologies and Ventures, as well as his current employer Mindtickle.
He also runs a firm (HigherBDR) that has consulted for numerous early stage start-ups that were pre-funding through to having raised their series A.
Kevin has a small french bulldog, and loves to follow the Toronto Raptors.
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Thriving as an Entrepreneur: Stress Management and Work-Life Balance
2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Online, Webinar
In the world of entrepreneurship finding balance can be a challenge. Join our us for the Thriving as an Entrepreneur: Stress Management and Work-Life Balance workshop. Discover practical strategies to manage stress, master time, and cultivate resilience. Elevate your business without sacrificing your well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Speaker: Sasha Thornhill

Sasha Thornhill, is a Life & Career Coach based in The Greater Toronto Area. With a deep understanding of the demands of entrepreneurship and the complexities of balancing personal and professional responsibilities, Sasha empowers clients to not only set and achieve their goals but also thrive in their lives, careers and business ventures. As a mother and a passionate entrepreneur herself, she embodies the resilience and determination required to succeed in both business and personal life. Drawing from her own experiences and the experiences of working with clients, Sasha provides empathetic and strategic guidance to help individuals make transformative strides in their personal and professional journeys.

Corporate Shareholder Session
2023-11-01 18:00 - 20:00
Avoid making expensive mistakes. Learn how shareholders interact with each other and how the formal power structure of a corporation works, running down from shareholders to directors to officers to employees.
Speaker:

Ben Su (B.Sc. J.D.) – Fintech Founder, Lawyer and Angel Investor

Co-Founder and COO of Capita (backed by Hyperplane VC, Fresh Founders LP & Diagram Capital)
Advisor, LP Investor of Fund the North
Previously: Legal Futures Initiative, National Health Law Section, Canadian Bar Association
Previously: Miller Thomson LLP, NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO), Innovate LLP
Publications:

Vital role of courts in transforming Canadian health-care system
In-house counsel: Do not underestimate open source software risks

Honours:

Health Resource Rationing Policy Reform: re-thinking the role of the courts

Winning Author of 2018 Canadian Bar Association Health Law Essay Competition

Professor Vern Krishna Scholarship for or demonstrating strong academic standing and a genuine interest in Income Tax & Business Law

Storytelling and Pitch Prep
2023-11-08 18:00 - 20:00
Build your skill in storytelling, and how learn how to communicate value to potential clients, customers, and investors
In this interactive workshop, you will receive coaching on your business story. Craft strong content that resonates with your audience for use in marketing materials, or for talking about your business in every day practice. Learn the features of a strong pitch, and prepare for future pitch competitions, funding or investor meetings, and more.
You will:

Learn about narrative structures: why they work, and how to harness them for communication in your business
Build you own business story, for use in marketing and talking about your venture
Learn the features and expectations for a formal pitch

About the Speaker:
With over a decade of experience in project management, Faria is a certified PMP who is passionate about productivity, critical thinking, and system development. As an expert in marketing strategy with a Master’s in Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, she teaches digital marketing and sales funnels as a business coach and mentorship coordinator at Diversity Institute. She is committed to promoting a diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem and boosting the economic circumstances for marginalized small businesses.
Faria loves taking problems and figuring out creative solutions. She is currently on a secret mission to take down the tyranny bras have over breast-owners. Don’t tell Victoria’s Secret!

Social Entrepreneurship Weekend
2023-11-18 - 2023-11-19
Path to Progress: A Self-Care and Strategy Retreat for Social Entrepreneurs

Take the weekend for some self-care, growth and strategic thinking. Join ICUBE UTM, Social Venture Circuit and a peer group of impact-driven entrepreneurs for this 2-day retreat to reflect on your journey, what drives you, all the hats you wear and what is next for you and your social enterprise.

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Ideation Innovathon Pitch Competition
2023-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Online, Webinar
Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, for the Ideation Innovathon! Watch 10 finalists compete for 10k in cash prizes!
In collaboration with Nobellum, ICUBE at UTM is proud to celebrate stellar innovation in STEM from an incredible array of Black founders. We are also excited to honour the work of many founders through the Ideation Lab across other sectors at this dynamic competition. Be sure to join us virtually to see examples of how the pitching process works and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. And don’t forget that you can cast your vote and make a difference by helping to determine the People’s Choice recognitions for the evening
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Understanding Intellectual Property (IP) and Copyrights
2024-01-29 15:10 - 16:40
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, protecting intellectual property is paramount. This workshop teaches you to protect your creative work, provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of IP and copyrights, empowers participants with invaluable knowledge and strategies to safeguard their creative assets and innovations.
Supported by the Department of English and Drama: Game Studies Program
Key topics:
Fundamentals of Intellectual Property: Gain a foundational understanding of different types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Learn how to identify and differentiate between these assets.
Protecting your creations: Discover effective methods to protect your creative works, whether it’s artistic creations, written content, software, or innovative ideas. Learn about the steps involved in securing copyrights and leveraging them for maximum protection.
IP strategies: Delve into practical strategies for businesses to manage, enforce, and exploit their intellectual property assets effectively. Understand the role of IP in fostering innovation, maintaining a competitive edge, and driving business growth.

Mitacs: Supporting the Canadian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Through R&D
2024-01-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
Mitacs: Supporting the Canadian Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Through Collaborative R&D Partnerships

Mitacs is a national, independent not-for-profit organization with a mandate to create and support R&D collaborations between academic institutions and industry partners. In today’s session, you will be introduced to the suite of Mitacs programming which provide opportunities for companies of all stages to tap into academic expertise in order to solve real-world challenges and develop highly qualified talent pipelines. Mitacs is especially committed to fostering growth in the Canadian startup ecosystem, with exclusive programming available for early-stage entrepreneurs to scale up their ventures in Canada and international markets.

Speaker info

Name: Hayley McKay, MSc.
Title: Business Development Advisor
Bio: Hayley McKay is a Business Development Advisor with Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization that provides R&D funding to support academic-industry collaborations and international travel. Hayley works closely with professors and students at the University of Toronto and industry partners across the country to build mutually beneficial, long-term research partnerships that drive innovation in Canada.

Sustainable Innovation Challenge | Pitch
2024-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | UTM Room (3rd floor of the Davis Building), 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
Get ready to witness the ultimate showdown of sustainable ideas at the “Sustainable Innovation Challenge | Pitch” on February 6, 2024

We are excited to welcome you to the Sustainability Innovation Challenge with Sobeys Inc., a competition dedicated to advancing sustainability through student-industry collaboration. This challenge aims to bring together bright minds from diverse disciplines, encouraging innovative solutions to address pressing sustainability challenges faced by Sobeys.
Together, we can create a more sustainable future for all.

Find a Founder
2024-02-06 18:15 - 20:00 | UTM Room, (3rd floor of the Davis Building), 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
Pitch Your Idea | Meet Passionate People | Build Your Team

Are you an ICUBE member with a great idea, but need team members to help make it happen? Pitch your project to a room full of eager entrepreneurials looking for opportunities to build their portfolio, volunteer for a cool startup, or hoping to join a great project as a founding team member. Hiring grants are available to eligible teams.
Don’t have an idea yet, but know that the entrepreneurial spirit runs through your veins? Join us to learn about entrepreneurship and find out about new ways of getting involved in our community. Listen to founders pitch their ideas, and identify projects that resonate with you. Make connections, create opportunities for yourself, or even join a company as a founding member, all while obtaining a transcript notation!
Every founder team will be assigned to a short timeslot to pitch their idea. Timeslots will be given on a first come first served basis, pending interest.

Personal Finance Essentials: A Founder’s Guide to Wealth
2024-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | ICUBE UTM – L1240, Innovation Complex, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
Set yourself up for Financial Success: Learn How to Maximize Wealth, Minimize Risks, and Create Prosperity!

Branding and Storytelling Strategies by Christine Lieu
2024-02-28 18:00 - 19:30
Join Christine Lieu as she shares her insights on powerful branding and storytelling strategies that will leave your audience captivated!

Unlock the power of storytelling to elevate your brand and captivate your community! In this dynamic workshop, participants will delve into the art of visual storytelling and branding elements to create a strong foundation and storytelling strategies to create a compelling narrative that leaves a memorable impression to stand out in your market.

About Speaker: Christine Lieu
Christine Lieu is the expert behind CL Designs and the Brand Party Podcast. She’s a graphic designer who’s traded in climbing the corporate ladder for climbing mountains around the world. Christine helps purpose-driven businesses create cohesive branding, web design, and social content to drive your impact and sales. As featured in Top 10 Canada Design, the Brand Party Podcast delivers fun, honest, to-the-point advice that you can implement RIGHT AWAY in your entrepreneurial journey.

Action for Impact
2024-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | University of Toronto Mississauga, Innovation Complex, KN L1220, University of Toronto Mississauga Innovation Complex, KN L1220, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
Entrepreneurship can seem overwhelming when you’re trying to solve big problems and change the world.

Come on out and join us for a dynamic session that will get you thinking outside-of-the-box and show you to create impact right now! On Friday, March 15, 2024, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, students will have the opportunity to take part in an interactive activity that lets their innovation wild. After a brief talk from Dr. Cynthia Goh, participants will break off into teams and collaborate during an experiential exercise. All teams will ultimately offer 3-minute presentations, and prizes will be awarded at the end of the session. All students are welcome – just bring your creativity with you!
As this will be a team-focused event, we encourage you to sign-up with friends so that you already have a group to participate with – otherwise, we’ll simply match you upon arrival. The event will be held in the basement of the Kaneff Centre/Innovation Complex – Rm: L1220.
Last but not least, refreshments will be provided in the ICUBE co-working space (L1240) just after the event wraps up, so all students are welcome to stay later and connect further.

About the Facilitator:

M. Cynthia Goh is a University of Toronto professor in the Departments of Chemistry, cross-appointed to the Departments of Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, the Institute for Medical Sciences, and the Institute for Management and Innovation. She is the current interim director for the MBiotech program at UTM. She wss the founder and director of the Impact Centre, an institute that aims to bring science to society. Her research interest centers on the interactions and properties of large molecules – polymers, biopolymers – including the development of instruments for these studies, where she has 100+ publications and 70+ patents. She has expertise in the translation of scientific discovery to technology/products that benefit society and the training of scientist-entrepreneurs. Her research has led to 8 science-based companies co-founded with her students, including Axela (medical diagnostics), Vive Crop Protection (nanotechnology for agriculture), Pueblo Science (not-for-profit for science literacy in low resource settings worldwide). She has created successful training programs for scientist-entrepreneurs, including Entrepreneurship101@MaRS (which expanded to thousands registered annually) and Techno (which nucleated and nurtured 140+ student-led, science-based startups), and has conducted inspirational workshops worldwide. She also currently works on building community-based innovation systems in Canada and in the Philippines, which includes leading a project on lighting up remote villages and developing a virtual library system for remote communities. She works with industries to create science-based products for a better life; her partnership with Vive Crop Protection on eco-friendly and efficient delivery of agricultural actives was recognized with the 2022 NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation.
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The Future of Investing: Man vs Machine
2024-03-27 14:00 - 16:00 | University of Toronto Mississauga, Innovation Complex, 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Mississauga, L5L 1C6, CA
AIs impact on Investing. History, evolution and the future of how investment analysis will combine human judgement with AI.

Our event kicks off with a captivating introduction into the history of fundamental analysis, tracing its origins and evolution through the ages. As we delve into the revolutionary changes brought about by technology, we will spotlight the emergence of a new paradigm: Large Language Models, setting the stage for an in-depth discussion on the future of investment strategies. Room: KNL1240

Speaker: Andi Kerenxhi

Andi is the President of Ubineer Corp., a software company revolutionizing the ubiquitous investment research process. Since its inception, Ubineer has introduced two groundbreaking solutions, AutoPilot℠ and CoPilot℠. AutoPilot℠ empowers investment professionals to capture their edge by automating information extraction, custom formulas computation and sector analytics. Whereas CoPilot℠ provides Machine Learning and AI-driven insights to further refine and stress test our clients investment thesis and assumptions. Together, these offerings grant our clients a distinct strategic advantage in navigating the ever changing investment landscape.
Before pioneering Ubineer, Andi was an Analyst and Trader at Extuple Inc. from 2013 to 2019. During this tenure, he was instrumental in co-creating and managing a thriving growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment strategy, with a focus on establishing long-term ownership in public software companies. Simultaneously, in his role as a Trader, Andi collaborated within a compact team, developing and implementing a proprietary trading strategy designed to capture alpha from market price fluctuations.
Andi Kerenxhi is a Chartered Financial Analyst and earned his Honors Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 2012, majoring in Mathematical Finance with a concentration in the Management and Economics Stream.
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Ideation Lab Pitch Competition
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Join us from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on May 1st, 2024, for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition!

ICUBE at UTM is proud to celebrate stellar innovation from an incredible array of diverse founders within our student, alumni, and regional community. We are also excited to honour the work of many founders through the Ideation Lab across other sectors at this dynamic competition. Be sure to join us virtually to see examples of how the pitching process works and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. And don’t forget that you can cast your vote and make a difference by helping to determine the People’s Choice recognitions for the evening

Ideation Lab Virtual Info Session
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Bring your idea to life!

We work with change-makers from all backgrounds and industries to help turn your big ideas into reality. We offer the resources and teach the skills you need in order to map out a sustainable business or organization. Whether you have been building an invention, dreaming of starting a non-profit, or see a nagging problem that you know you could fix – this program will help you make it happen.

Masterclass on product development and prototyping
2024-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Get ready to dive deep into product development and prototyping in our hands-on masterclass!

Join us for an insightful masterclass led by Dayyan Shahid, the founder of DSME Global, a renowned software development company specializing in product development. This session is tailored for startups eager to excel in the realm of product development and prototyping.
During the event, Dayyan Shahid will delve into key aspects of product development and prototyping, covering a range of topics including ideation, common mistakes to avoid, delegation of responsibilities within teams, understanding the product development cycle, the significance of MVP (Minimum Viable Product), and discerning when to pivot versus iterate. Additionally, he will introduce a prioritization framework to aid startups in effectively managing their resources and focus.
This masterclass promises to provide invaluable insights and practical strategies essential for startups navigating the complexities of product development. Whether you’re in the initial stages of ideation or seeking to enhance your existing product, this event is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Reserve your spot now and take a significant step forward in your journey towards successful product development.

Steeping Success: A Virtual Tea Session for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
2024-06-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Online Event
Join us for tea with Jonathon Araujo Redbird for a virtual workshop to learn about the duality in entrepreneurship and innovation.

In this workshop, we will have the chance to discuss barriers to economic development, and challenges faced by Indigenous entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area. If you are interested in getting more involved in the Indigenous entrepreneurship community and learning more about the free program offered through ICUBE in partnership with Redbird Circle Inc.

Ideation Lab Pitch Competition - Summer 2024
2024-08-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event
Join us from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on August 21st, 2024, for the Ideation Lab Pitch Competition!

ICUBE at UTM is proud to celebrate stellar innovation from an incredible array of diverse founders within our student, alumni, and regional community. We are also excited to honour the work of many founders through the Ideation Lab across other sectors at this dynamic competition. Be sure to join us virtually to see examples of how the pitching process works and understand what to expect from investors and interested parties. And don’t forget that you can cast your vote and make a difference by helping to determine the People’s Choice recognitions for the evening
