/channels/taxonomy/term/19946/all en /channels/channels/news/cnbc-looks-dobson-centre-advice-annual-disruptor-list-348368 <p>Even in a year that venture capitalists’ go-to bank collapsed, and venture capital funding slowed to a trickle, the disruptive power of startups has never been clearer. The 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 list was the eleventh iteration of the list, and the top spot should come as no surprise. The generative artificial intelligence company OpenAI is the maker of ChatGPT, and no new technological application has created more buzz since the dawn of social media – or even the web itself.</p> Wed, 17 May 2023 15:53:20 +0000 webfull 189691 at /channels /channels/channels/news/mcgill-dobson-centre-and-mif-support-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-343749 <p>The <a href="/dobson/">ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship</a> helps startups launch their innovative ideas and, along with the Office of Innovation and Partnerships (I+P)'s <a href="/innovation/mif">ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Innovation Fund (MIF)</a>, supports the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community in ideation, validation, acceleration and fundraising.</p> Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:13:54 +0000 webfull 184743 at /channels /channels/channels/news/pandemic-forced-brick-and-mortar-retailers-aldo-reimagine-what-physical-retail-space-can-be-ceo-339554 <p>The pandemic hit brick and mortar retailers hard. Lockdowns pushed consumers toward e-commerce websites. ALDO was forced to close more than 250 stores, but it rapidly pivoted its business model to accommodate changing retail trends, says ALDO CEO <strong>David Bensadoun</strong>, who spoke to undergraduate and graduate students from Professor <strong><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/marie-josee-lamothe">Marie Josée Lamothe</a></strong>'s classes at the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong>.</p> Wed, 11 May 2022 17:24:41 +0000 webfull 180114 at /channels /channels/channels/news/celebrating-accomplishments-women-within-desautels-community-338306 <p>On International Women’s Day we highlighted some of the outstanding and accomplished women within the Desautels community, who positively impact our students through their teaching, research, guidance, or mentorship. </p> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:18:29 +0000 webfull 178623 at /channels /channels/channels/news/developing-breakthrough-patient-care-solutions-333227 <p>The pandemic prompted hospitals across Canada to implement new technologies that minimized human-to-human contact, such as a text messaging service provided by the University of Montreal Health Centre that updates family members on changes to a patient’s condition throughout their surgery or other extended treatment.</p> Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:29:37 +0000 webfull 172944 at /channels /channels/channels/event/homecoming-so-you-think-you-have-next-big-idea-vous-pensez-avoir-une-idee-geniale-333129 <p>So you think you have the next big idea? You think you have what it takes? The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ ecosystem has quietly produced a series of successful companies over the past years.</p> Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:24:17 +0000 webfull 172852 at /channels /channels/channels/news/start-ups-taking-quebec-330012 <p>Although the pandemic has generated significant economic uncertainty, startups are thriving at <strong>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship</strong>, according to its director, <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/marie-josee-lamothe">Marie Josée Lamothe</a>.</p> <p>The Centre recently launched a virtual international tour that gives 18 Quebec startups the opportunity to explore potential markets in North America and Europe.</p> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:56:37 +0000 webfull 169417 at /channels /channels/channels/news/turning-hobbies-business-opportunities-329339 <p>In response to the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians are turning their pastimes into online businesses. <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/marie-josee-lamothe"><strong>Marie-Josée Lamothe</strong></a>, Academic Director of the <strong>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship</strong>, attributes their success in part to the public’s willingness to support businesses that are important to them rather than buying exclusively from e-commerce giants. Lamothe encourages small-scale creators to take advantage of free social media platforms to create buzz around their products.</p> Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:50:13 +0000 webfull 168723 at /channels /channels/channels/news/blending-two-company-ideas-one-328308 <p>As entrepreneurship takes on different forms during the pandemic, fresh business ideas are in high demand. In a highly unconventional move, a Quebec-based company called Alchemy is inviting startups to blend their ideas with Alchemy’s own ideas to create something new. Instead of expecting payment, Alchemy takes a stake in the joint venture.</p> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:59:01 +0000 webfull 167588 at /channels /channels/channels/event/mcgill-alumni-webcast-role-startups-time-covid-19-323337 <p>Are start-up businesses the key to reviving a sluggish COVID-19 economy?</p> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:34:26 +0000 webfull 162067 at /channels /channels/channels/news/empowering-startups-thrive-during-global-crisis-323328 <p>The pandemic has created many challenges for small businesses, but ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ University’s startup incubator has been given a boost thanks to a generous $3-million gift from the John Dobson Foundation.</p> <p>The <strong>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship</strong>’s Academic Director <b>Marie-Josée Lamothe </b>and Dobson alumna <b>Ophelia Sarakinis </b>join <i>CTV News</i> to share how startups are finding ways to adapt and thrive through the COVID-19 crisis, and how the gift will help get more startups off the ground during a time of economic uncertainty.</p> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:53:50 +0000 webfull 162052 at /channels /channels/channels/news/recap-mcgill-startup-tour-2019-302997 <p>The <strong>ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Startup Tour </strong>(formerly Demo Days) is about developing the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ entrepreneurship ecosystem, showcasing the success’ of our start-ups, and promoting our highly beneficial program.</p> <hr /><p>The tight-knit program was centered on three elements</p> Fri, 29 Nov 2019 20:09:43 +0000 webfull 155950 at /channels /channels/channels/news/desautels-shines-finals-loreal-brandstorm-297900 <p>It’s been quite a ride for Desautels BCom students <strong>Charlotte Gaillard</strong>, <strong>Monica Gudernatsch</strong>, and <strong>Anne Sophie Levee</strong>. Over the course of this year, they have worked tirelessly under the mentorship of <strong>Peg Brunelle</strong> and BSRM Professor of Practice <strong>Marie Josée Lamothe</strong> to compete in the prestigious 2019 L’Oréal Brandstorm competition.</p> Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:36:27 +0000 webfull 150046 at /channels /channels/channels/news/new-board-members-desjardins-group-297095 <p>Desjardins Group has elected five new members to its board of directors, including <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/marie-josee-lamothe"><strong>Marie-Josée Lamothe</strong></a>, Professor of Practice for the <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong> and President of Tandem International.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thenews.coop/138792/sector/banking-and-insurance/desjardins-welcomes-new-board-members/" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Mon, 13 May 2019 19:59:09 +0000 webfull 149221 at /channels /channels/channels/news/bcom-students-take-competition-storm-295181 <p>Desautels BCom students <strong>Charlotte Gaillard, Monica Gudernatsch,</strong> and <strong>Anne Sophie Levee </strong>are the Canadian finalists in the 2019 L’Oréal Brandstorm competition, coming in victorious over 125 participating teams.</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:49:05 +0000 webfull 147028 at /channels