At a glance: Session 8 ETP Fall 2024

On November 21, 2024, ETP Discover – Fall 2024 hosted a special topic session: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Johan Arcos-Mendez. Many thanks to our guest speaker, Johan Arcos-Mendez, Founder & CEO of InVerte – Intelligent Portioning, for his helpful and high-engagement presentation! ETP participants gained much knowledge through this session. Thank you to all ETP students for significantly contributing to our session!

ETP Session: Share from and talk with Entrepreneur Johan Arcos-Mendez

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, ETP: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Johan Arcos-Mendez! Our guest speaker’s info is at https://www.inverte.ai/. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Hanh Do at dtmaihanh@mun.ca.

At a glance: Session 7 ETP Fall 2024

On November 14, 2024, ETP Discover – Fall 2024 hosted a special topic session: A Guide to Business Incorporation. Many thanks to our guest speakers, Dean Doyle, Registrar and Sheldon Antle, Deputy Registrar of Companies (NL), for their helpful presentation, which was highly engaging and great discussion! Online and on-site ETP participants gained much knowledge through this session. Thank you to all ETP students for significantly contributing to our session!

Pictures by Abdulquadri Kolawole.

ETP Session: A Guide to Business Incorporation

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, ETP: A Guide to Business Incorporation. 

Expected Content for this session:

• Considerations in determining whether to incorporate or not
• Provincial vs. federal incorporation
• Corporate name considerations
• Incorporation process
• Post incorporation considerations – future filing requirements with the corporate registry, extra-provincial corporate registration, CRA business number, federal/provincial/municipal business permit/license considerations
• Open Q&A

At a glance: Session 6 ETP Fall 2024

On November 7, 2024, ETP Discover – Fall 2024 hosted a special topic session: The Lean Canvas and You. Many thanks to our guest speaker, Ogaga Johnson, PMP®, for her helpful presentation, which was highly engaging and smiling! Online and on-site ETP participants gained much knowledge through this session. Thank you to all ETP students for significantly contributing to our session♥!

Pictures by Abdulquadri Kolawole.

Event: Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Mixer

Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with a networking mixer at The Breezeway♥ !

​This event is open to all Memorial students, staff and faculty, as well as local entrepreneurs from the community. Join us for food, drink and networking as we celebrate entrepreneurship in Newfoundland and Labrador.

​This event is presented in partnership by the Centre for Social Enterprise, the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship, the Research Innovation Office, Genesis and the School of Graduate Studies–Entrepreneurship Training Program.

ETP Session: Lean Canvas and You

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, ETP: The Lean Canvas and You♥! Our guest speaker’s info is at https://verisult.com/. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Hanh Do at dtmaihanh@mun.ca

At a glance: Session 5 ETP Fall 2024

On October 31, 2024, ETP Discover – Fall 2024 hosted a special topic session: Setting up a Non-tech Business in NL  in a Nutshell. Many thanks to our guest speaker, Kyle Hickey, for his helpful and high-engagement presentation! Online and on-site ETP participants gained much knowledge through this session. Thank you to all ETP students for attending the session regardless of the bad weather and significantly contributing to our session♥!

Pictures by Abdulquadri Kolawole.

ETP Session: Setting up a Non-tech Business in NL in a Nutshell

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, ETP: Setting up a Non-tech Business in NL  in a Nutshell♥! Our guest speaker's bio can be viewed here: https://www.propelict.com/about-us/our-team.

 Please do not register if you are a current ETP participant in the ETP Discover – Fall 2024! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Hanh Do at dtmaihanh@mun.ca

At a glance: Session 4 ETP Fall 2024

On October 24, 2024, ETP Discover – Fall 2024 hosted a special topic session: In a Nutshell: Setting up a Tech Business in NL. Many thanks to our guest speakers, Matthew Cadigan and Sakshi Vora, for their helpful and high-engagement presentation! Online and on-site ETP participants gained much knowledge through this session. Thank you to all ETP students for significantly contributing to our session♥!

Pictures by Abdulquadri Kolawole.

ETP Session 4: In a Nutshell: Setting up a Tech Business in NL

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneur Training Program (ETP): In a Nutshell: Setting up a Tech Business in NL ♥! Our guest speaker's information is here: https://www.genesiscentre.ca/team.

Please do not register if you are a current ETP participant in the ETP Discover – Fall 2024! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Hanh Do at dtmaihanh@mun.ca

At a glance: Session 3 ETP Fall 2024

On October 17, 2024, ETP Discover – Fall 2024 hosted a special topic session: A Systematic Approach to Entrepreneurship. Many thanks to our guest speaker, Professor Blair Winsor, for his helpful and high-engagement presentation! Online and on-site ETP participants gained much knowledge through this session. Thank you to all ETP students for significantly contributing to our session♥!

Pictures by Abdulquadri Kolawole.

ETP Session 3: A Systematic Approach to Entrepreneurship

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneur Training Program (ETP): A Systematic Approach to Entrepreneurship ♥! Our guest speaker's profile is here: https://www.mun.ca/business/about-us/our-people/faculty-and-instructor-profiles/blair-winsor.php

Please do not register if you are a current ETP participant in the ETP Discover – Fall 2024! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Hanh Do at dtmaihanh@mun.ca

At a glance: Session 2 ETP Fall 2024

On October 11, 2024, ETP Discover – Fall 2024 hosted a special topic session: Leveraging Technology and Strategy in Modern Entrepreneurship. Many thanks to our guest speakers, Michael Babalola and Ayopo Onafowakan, for their helpful presentation, which was highly engaging and smiling! Online and on-site ETP participants gained much knowledge through this session. Thank you to all ETP students for significantly contributing to our session♥!

Pictures by Abdulquadri Kolawole.

ETP Session 2: Innovating for Success

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneur Training Program (ETP): Leveraging Technology and Strategy in Modern Entrepreneurship ♥! Our guest entrepreneurs's story can be read here https://gazette.mun.ca/campus-and-community/new-frontiers-2/

Please do not register if you are a current ETP participant in the ETP Discover – Fall 2024! If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Hanh Do at dtmaihanh@mun.ca

At a glance: Session 1 ETP Fall 2024

On October 3, 2024, ETP Discover – Fall 2024 hosted a special topic session: Ideation. Many thanks to our guest speaker, Associate Professor. Dr. Carlos Bazan, for his excellent presentation and lively session! All ETP participants engaged highly and had many learning activities during this session. Thank you to all ETP students for your great contribution at our session♥!

Pictures by Abdulquadri Kolawole.

ETP Session 1: Ideation

MUN students, spouses, alums and staff are welcome to register for the “Ideation” Session presented by Associate Professor Carlos Bazan, Memorial University. It is hosted by the MUN School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneurship Training Program ♥! Please do not register if you are already an ETP participants of the ETP Discover –Fall 2024.

Our guest speaker's bio can be read here

https://www.mun.ca/engineering/about/our-people/carlos-bazan/

At a glance: Session 8 ETP Summer 2024

On August 1, 2024, The Entrepreneurial Inspiration Summer 2024 hosted a Session: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Suren Margaryan, Co-Founder and COO, Cakeyhand. Many thanks to Suren for his helpful and excellent session!♥

ETP participants enjoyed and engaged very much in this session! We have learned much from his business journey and practical advice, which everyone who intends to start their own business must know. It inspires our ETP students to be more confident about starting their businesses in the near future.

Pictures by ETP Program Assistant

ETP Session 8: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Suren Margaryan

MUN students, spouses, alums and staff are welcome to register for the Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Suren Margaryan Session. It is hosted by the MUN School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneur Training Program ♥!

Suren Margaryan is an alumnus of MUN. He is a full-time senior software engineer at Nasdaq Verafin fighting against financial crime and a COO at CakeyHand bringing joy and happiness to people in NL.

Guest speaker’s information can be viewed here https://www.cakeyhand.com/

At a glance: Session 7 ETP Summer 2024

On July 18, 2024, The Entrepreneurial Inspiration Summer 2024 hosted a session: Startup vs Small Business: What's Your Path? Many thanks to Dr. Sid Eskandari, CEO of HYKE, for his helpful and excellent session! We have learned much from his presentation, expertise, and advice on startups and small businesses, which inspire our ETP students to be more confident when starting their own businesses in the near future. ETP participants engaged highly during this session♥.

New Frontiers In Childcare

ETP was ‘pivotal’ and provided ‘entrepreneurship possibilities through insightful sessions with resourceful speakers well-versed in the Newfoundland and Labrador business landscape.' This program supported a master’s degree in medicine (neuroscience)student to co-develop Kiderra, A platform that aims to digitalize the childcare ecosystem.

Learn about Ayopo Onafowokan’s (Right) entrepreneurial journey, a graduate student at MUN and a former participant of the Entrepreneurship Training Program in Fall 2023 and Winter 2024, with Michael Babaloa (Left) Memorial graduate also with a Master’s degree in medicine (neuroscience) and current employee. The full article “New Frontiers In Childcare” is at https://gazette.mun.ca/campus-and-community/new-frontiers-2/

Check out the full article New Frontiers In Childcare

ETP Session 7: Startup vs Small Business: What's Your Path?

MUN students, spouses, alums and staff are welcome to register for the Startup vs Small Business: What's Your Path? It is presented by CEO Sid Eskandari and hosted by the MUN School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneur Training Program ♥! Our guest speaker's information can be viewed here: https://hykeup.com/about-us/

At a glance: Session 6 ETP Summer 2024

On July 11, 2024, The Entrepreneurial Inspiration Summer 2024 hosted a session: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Mackenzie Warford. Many thanks to Mackenzie, a President of Canadian Hydroponic Association and Owner of Papa's Farm , for his helpful and excellent session! We have learned much from his presentation, business journey and sharing. That sharing inspires our ETP students to be more confident when starting their businesses in the near future. ETP participants engaged highly during this session♥.
Pictures by ETP Program Assistant

At a glance: Session 2 ETP Summer 2024

On July 11, 2024, The Entrepreneurial Inspiration Summer 2024 hosted a session: Creating Profitable Business Models. Many thanks to Kyle Hickey, Startup Coach of the PropelICT, for his helpful and excellent session! We have learned much from his presentation, expertise, and advice on business and financial modelling. That sharing inspires our ETP students to be more confident when starting their businesses in the near future. ETP participants engaged highly during this session♥.
Pictures by ETP Program Assistant

ETP Session 6: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Mackenzie Warford

MUN students, spouses, alums and staff are welcome to register for the Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Mackenzie Warford. It is hosted by the MUN School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneurship Training Program ♥! Our guest entrepreneur’s bio can be viewed here:

https://can-hydro.com/our-members

 https://www.youtube.com/@papasfarm721

Session 2: Creating Profitable Business Models

MUN students, spouses, alums and staff are welcome to register for the Creating Profitable Business Models. It is hosted by the MUN School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneur Training Program ♥!

At a glance: Session 4 ETP Summer 2024

On July 4, 2024, The Entrepreneurial Inspiration Summer 2024 hosted a session: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Brian Hurley. Many thanks to Brian Hurley- Business Manager and President of Iron Rock Brewing Co., for his helpful and excellent session! We have learned much from his presentation about the business journey of his brother and his, COVID-19 overcoming, and management skills. That sharing inspires our ETP students to be more confident and braver about starting their businesses in the near future. ETP participants engaged highly during this session♥.

ETP Session 5: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Brian Hurley

MUN students, spouses, alums and staff are welcome to register for the  Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Brian Hurley Session. It is hosted by the MUN School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneur Training Program ♥!

Brian is an entrepreneur and experienced professional with a passion for connecting organizations. Leveraging his experience with companies of varying sizes and sectors, he brings a unique perspective to small businesses, which is informed by his international exposure and data-driven nature. His success draws from his ability to work across diverse operational areas, tapping into ritualized ingenuity. The company has persevered by filling its team with those who share this trait.

Brian and his Brother, Dave Hurley, began planning Iron Rock Brewing Co. in 2017 and opened their doors on October 19, 2019. IRBC focuses on crafting world-class beers and experiences for the people of Labrador that are sought after province-wide. He understands that the challenges of running a small business in Labrador are similar to those of living in Labrador. As the company's Business Manager, he stewards the company's strategic direction and is responsible for sales, logistics & distribution, finance, people & culture, marketing, regulatory and risk, among other roles all small business owners fulfill. 

He proudly hails from Bell Island, NL, an ex-mining community with a rich industrial heritage. He now resides in St. John's, holds an MBA and B.Eng. (Mechanical) from Memorial University and is a registered Professional Engineer.

In addition to his duties with his small business, Brian is a member of the Seafair Capital leadership team. In his role as Manager of Innovation & BD, he supports the organization's province-wide operations in community care and business solutions.Our guest speaker's bio can be read more here: https://ironrockbrewing.com/

At a glance: Session 4 ETP Summer 2024

On June 27, 2024, The Entrepreneurial Inspiration Summer 2024 hosted a session: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Jeremy Andrews. Many thanks to Jeremy- Co-Founder & CTO of CoLab Software, for his helpful and excellent Q&A session! We have learned much from his business journey, expertise, experience, and breakthrough, which inspire our ETP students to be more confident and brave about starting their businesses in the near future. ETP participants engaged highly during this session and even post-session ♥.

ETP Session 3: Share from and Talk with Entrepreneur Jeremy Andrews

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneurial Inspiration Program-Summer 2024 ♥ Please do not register if you are aready a current ETP participant in the Entrepreneurial Inspiration Program- Summer 2024.

Our guest speaker, Jeremy is a mechanical engineer and programming enthusiast who co-founded CoLab after running into the same problem everywhere in the industry: the tools available to engineering teams were decades behind the software industry. From captaining Memorial University's award-winning SAE Baja team and working as a designer on the Paradigm Hyperloop team to experience with industry heavy-hitters like Tesla and General Dynamics, one of Jeremy's many accomplishments includes designing "the most complex wire harness ever used in a Tesla battery pack.

Our guest speaker's bio can be read here: About Us - CoLab (colabsoftware.com)

At a glance: Session 3 ETP Summer 2024

On June 20, 2024, The Entrepreneurial Inspiration Summer 2024 hosted a session: Share from and talk with Entrepreneur Heather Elliott. Many thanks to Heather, a Marine Researcher - Original Shipster, for her helpful and excellent presentation! We have learned much from her business journey, experience, and talents. It inspires our ETP students to be more confident about starting and becoming “solopreneurs” in the near future! There was a high engagement of ETP participants during this session.

ETP Session 3: Share from and Talk with an Entrepreneur-Heather Elliott

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneurial Inspiration Program-Summer 2024 ♥ Please do not register if you are aready a current ETP participant in the Entrepreneurial Inspiration Program- Summer 2024.

Our guest speaker's bio can be read here

https://www.originalshipster.com/about-me-1

At a glance: Session 1 ETP Summer 2024

On June 6, 2024, The Entrepreneurial Inspiration Summer 2024 hosted a session: Developing Your Entrepreneurial Mindset. Many thanks to Dr. Carlos Bazan, Engineering Chair in Entrepreneurship at MUN, for his helpful and excellent presentation! There was a high engagement of ETP participants during this session.

ETP Session 1: Developing Your Entrepreneurial Mindset

MUN students, alums and staff are welcome to register for this special topic session hosted by the School of Graduate Studies, Entrepreneurial Inspiration Program-Summer 2024 ♥ Please do not register if you are aready a current ETP participant in the Entrepreneurial Inspiration Program- Summer 2024.

Our guest speaker's bio can be read here

https://www.mun.ca/engineering/about/our-people/carlos-bazan/

Beautiful breakthrough

ETP is giving 'big picture' guidance to an Engineering and Applied Science student to co-develop the BeauSync app and is readying its launch

Kelvin Idogun (left), a doctoral candidate in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, and Memorial alumnus Dr. Cleverson Esene (right) co-developed the BeauSync app and are readying its launch. His entrepreneurial journey is deeply intertwined with his experiences at Memorial University. Participation in the Entrepreneurship Training Program-Discover in fall 2023 and the Genesis Evolution Program has been pivotal in shaping the vision and development of BeauSync.

Check out the full article Beautiful breakthrough!

Brewing up business

ETP giving ‘big picture’ guidance to MBA student turned Lab City brewer.

Craft breweries are hugely popular across the island of Newfoundland, but the movement has yet to take off in Labrador. Enter brothers Brian and Dave Hurley.

Check out the full article here!

Student Profile: Jill Hurd

Jill Hurd had caught the entrepreneurship bug long before she arrived at Memorial University, but the Entrepreneurship Training Program helped nurture it. She completed the program while she was a PhD student in Community Heath.

Her goal was to grow Rep the Rock, a side business where she makes jewellery by hand. As stunning as the pieces are, the fund associated with it is even more beautiful...

Check out the full article here!

Check out the full magazine here!

You Do Not Have to Be in the Faculty of Business to Want to Start Your Own Business: The Entrepreneurship Training Program in the School of Graduate Studies at Memorial University

Going forward, the Entrepreneurship Training Program Coordinator will have a regular column in the Newfoundland & Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs' quarterly magazine, The Advisor!

For the first article, we offer a profile of the program and some ideas on how you can get involved. In future issues, we'll have profiles on some of our successful graduates of the program. 

Check out the full article here!

Check out the full magazine here!

Entrepreneurship Training Program doubles intake, pairs with Genesis

This fall, for the first time, the School of Graduate Studies will offer two concurrent Entrepreneurship Training Program sessions for full-time graduate students working to turn their business ideas into reality.

Post-doctoral scholar creates low cost, efficient water analysis

Stefana Egli is so excited about her polymer coating that she carries a little glass slide wherever she goes.

“It’s like my baby,” she said, fishing one out of her pocket.

The “baby” is more commonly known as a MIP, or molecularly imprinted polymer, that allows for portable cost-effective water analysis. When exposed to water, the MIP, which is smaller than a quarter, can absorb certain compounds that normally dissolve in water.

Local tech company receives $2 million in follow-on funding

HeyOrca knows that after delivering on your promises, the second most important factor in client retention is successful communications.