GCS 2015/16 - To Start or Not to Start a Start Up?
hinking of launching a start up? Not sure where to start? What’s involved? Come along to hear about their experiences and learn about what you need to do to commercialize your research or work in this sector.
Speakers:
Melanie Walkty, M.Ed.
I have a Masters in Second Language Education from McGill and a BA in French & English Literature from Saint-Boniface University. I have over 10 years of experience teaching English as a second language to adults in post-secondary institutions and have been working at CaPS/Faculty of Education since 2016 (maternity leave replacement). In addition to my career as a teacher, I am a self-declared life-long learner! In 2014, I decided to embrace a new challenge by starting a small business on a part-time basis. I am the co-owner of Lemo Lemonade, a small batch, artisanal lemonade syrup sold to restaurants, bars and cafes in Quebec. Managing Lemo has given me a greater business sense and has demanded resourcefulness in fulfilling the many functions required to grow a business, such as developing a business plan, supervising production, marketing, finances and maintaining good client relations. I really enjoys wearing multiple hats and feel gratified by the personal and professional growth I have experienced since starting the business.
Shawn Errunza, Co-founder, Jintronix
Shawn is currently studying medicine and business at McGill University in the MD & MBA program. Prior to starting graduate school, Shawn completed a bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. Following his undergraduate studies, he co-founded a medical software company, Jintronix Inc. At Jintronix, he raised $2.5 million in venture capital and angel financing and obtained FDA and Health Canada approval to sell software for stroke rehabilitation. Shawn has also held positions in the operations department at Blackberry and at a private Canadian manufacturing company.
Kevin Chen, CEO & Co-founder, HYASYNTH BIO
Jean Amiouny, Co-founder, Shake Pay
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