QueensVentureNetwork

The hub for connecting Queen's Alumni and Student Entrepreneurs

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Look forward to launching @QVentureNetwork Vancouver and joining the excellent entrepreneurial ecosystem in #Vancouver.

[Smith Business @SmithBusiness]

Join #SmithConnect tonight at 5:30 at @BigRockBrewery in #Vancouver to celebrate the launch of @QVentureNetwork Vancouver. The evening will feature #ElspethMurray and @MannyPadda in conversation, discussing #ecosystems for #entrepreneurship. Register here: https://t.co/RI3motjClS

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Less than 24 hours to get your applications in ...

[Smith Business @SmithBusiness]

Compete to win 55K in #funding!

#UPstart Venture Challenge is still accepting applications. Open to @QueensU faculty, staff, alumni & students, competitors will have 4 mins to pitch their businesses.

Deadline: Wed. at 5PM. Apply now: https://t.co/5D6iHXxZwB

@QVentureNetwork

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

@SmithBusiness and @QVentureNetwork present the 5th UPstart Venture Challenge. Pitch live to the 'dragons' for up to $55K in prize money. Only open to @queensu students, alumni, and staff. To compete - see https://t.co/WU67uKsEBL for all criteria and guidelines.

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

6 entrepreneurs . 6 different pathways. Dynamic conversation @DentonsVTG for tonight’s @SmithBusiness @QVentureNetwork event. Thanks to @catapultbrewing and @DentonsVTG for the generous support.

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Working with a lead investor? Looking to leverage additional financing to increase the funding? @SmithBusiness @queensu TriColour Venture Fund is open for applications - https://t.co/gNmDY5dKQO

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Thank you @GeorgeONeill for coming out last night. Great discussion and insights.

[George O'Neill @GeorgeONeill]

Somen Mondal and Jeff Wiener share their experiences as entrepreneurs who sold their businesses in software and services. @queensuniversity @smithbusiness #entrepreneur #businesssales #exitstrategy

[JP @JohnPaulShearer]

“Refer to your first clients as Founding Clients” @BramWarshafsky. Great knowledge sharing @QVentureNetwork and @SmithBusiness MMIE Speaker Series.

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Thank you to @BramWarshafsky and @travisratnam for speaking about Scaling Business @QVentureNetwork and @SmithBusiness MMIE Speaker Series this evening. Insightful.

[Highline Beta @HighlineBeta]

@HighlineBeta will be in Calgary, Ottawa and Vancouver in June during our cross Canada roadshow and is looking to meet with founders working in the smart city, health & wellness and mobility space. Apply for our 1:1 office hours here: https://t.co/nPSxVX4Jdv 🇨🇦

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Same incredible event. Different locations. Thank you to @queensu partner ONRamp @UofTStartup for hosting this @SmithBusiness @QVentureNetwork line up of great speakers. Still time to register. Don’t worry, we will have you out in time for the @Raptors game

[Smith Business @SmithBusiness]

NEW LOCATION: Innovating in Highly Regulated Sectors: An Entrepreneurial Guide to #HealthTech, #Fintech & #CannaTech. Join @QVentureNetwork (Toronto) to hear from leaders on #legalization, #regulation & #potential.
May 30 | 5:30 | ONRamp
Register: https://t.co/D2URCold43

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

"@SmithBusiness survey reported that 78 per cent of respondents believe Calgary has the potential to become a national innovation hub". Join @SmithBusiness Club and @QVentureNetwork (Calgary) for a joint event - register ($20) - https://t.co/R6Uj9hVny1

[Ana Lopez @anamarcelopez]

Looking to launch or join a startup in 2019? Want to see @vasanthranga in person? Join the @QVentureNetwork at @WeWork on the 26th! 🔥🚀Sign up here:
https://t.co/nDyG70i2MN

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Do I go it alone or do I partner up? A founders dilemma or is it a choice? Join @SmithBusiness @QVentureNetwork for a panel discussion @wework, Toronto that will provide insights from all perspectives. Register: https://t.co/tQv2SgNxwX

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Join us @SmithBusiness (Toronto) for insight into why there is a rise in Corporate Accelerators. Queen's alum @marcusdaniels, @HighlineBETA and Anthony Ryan from @RBC Reach will share their knowledge - https://t.co/qny2PQFHKD

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

UPstart Venture Challenge 2018 - application closing date is Friday, November 16th - conditions apply - full details - https://t.co/1ITm6uJ8hL

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

@QVentureNetwork and @SmithBusiness thank today’s sponsors @Deloitte Calgary and @ReSourceYYC.

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Breaking down silos and creating an ecosystem of innovation and creativity that extends beyond our own offices, departments, and borders of our companies. @SmithBusiness #SmithYYC

[Sarah Carmichael @YYC_Sarah]

“The #struggle still exists in the way that companies are organized in silos.” - Melissa Quinn on Businesses trying to #Innovate @QVentureNetwork #SmithYYC

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Elspeth Murray from @SmithBusiness and Melissa Quinn from @performcoach discuss shifting mindsets in corporate innovation. “It is about open dialogue. What do we see. What do we hear”. #SmithYYC #intraprenurialthinking

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

“The mindset view”

[Sarah Carmichael @YYC_Sarah]

There are many barriers to #innovation in organizations - how do you play the game and innovate too? “Get away from the hypothesis problem-solving model... explore #ideas, generate many solution, stay in the divergent phase longer” - Melissa Quinn @QVentureNetwork #SmithYYC

[QueensVentureNetwork @QVentureNetwork]

Underway for the @QVentureNetwork (Calgary) and @SmithBusiness fireside chat on Shaping Entrepreneurial and Innovation Mindsets in Corporate Organizations @Deloitte Calgary. “It is about mindset” #SmithYYC