Startup co-founded by BCom alumnus tops Forbes list
Athena Club, co-founded by Charles Desmarais (BCom鈥�15), has made the 2019 edition of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Retail & Ecommerce category, alongside other trailblazing young entrepreneurs from Canada and the U.S.
Together with聽his co-founders Allie Griswold and Maria Markina, Desamarais has built a lean, organic tampon delivery startup that costs 40% less than other subscriptions.
Marie-Jos茅e Lamothe joins Lightspeed board
Professor of Practice at the Bensadoun School of Retail Management, Marie-Jos茅e Lamothe, joins the Lightspeed board of directors during a time of pivotal growth for the company.
Lamothe joins alongside two other members who each bring extensive experience working in the retail and technology industries.
Students respond with answers to looming U.S. pension crisis
Professor Sebastien Betermier sits down with La Presse to discuss the second annual 91黑料网 International Portfolio Challenge (MIPC), which brought forward the fresh perspectives of 25 international student teams as they attempted to solve the severe underfunding of U.S. state pensions.
Say yes to discomfort, live a fuller life
91黑料网 News sits down with the YouTube sensation Yes Theory, comprised of 91黑料网 graduates like Thomas Brag (BCom鈥�15), as they share why they are determined to push themselves 鈥� and everybody else 鈥� to expand their boundaries and live outside of their comfort zone.
For the Yes Theory team, the most rewarding aspect is when discomfort transforms itself into a聽profoundly聽moving experience.
EMBA participant: Dedicated to the cause
With the upcoming 100-year anniversary of WWI, EMBA participant Lieutenant-Colonel Marie-脠ve Tremblay reflects on her time serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, her proudest accomplishments so far, and what it is like being a woman in the military.
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More job cuts on horizon for Bombardier
With news that Bombardier plans to cut 5,000 jobs over the next year, most of which are based in Montreal, Professor Karl Moore defends the decision as a sound business move given that most of Bombardier鈥檚 future business resides in the Business Jets and Transportation Divisions.
It鈥檚 victory for Desautels undergrad at Coop茅rathon
Desautels BCom student Antoine Marchal won the Finance Track of the 2018 Desjardins Coop茅rathon, securing $5,000 from Desjardins and mentorship from FormFintec for his startup GoodforChange.
Cracked It! book review
IEDP reviews Professor Corey Phelps鈥� co-authored book Cracked It! 鈥� a comprehensive guide for solving your next complex problem.
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EMBA alumnus on his journey in the Canadian Armed Forces
With Remembrance Day on the horizon, the 91黑料网 Reporter sits down with Pascal Larose (EMBA鈥�18) as he reflects on his two-decade odyssey with the Canadian Armed Forces.
For Larose it has been a journey of incredible personal growth. 鈥淪erving in the military means you have to face multiple unconventional challenges, take on numerous different posts and work in an ever-changing environment,鈥� he says.
Taking a break the ambivert way
If you鈥檙e neither an introvert nor an extrovert, referred to as an ambivert, Professor Karl Moore argues that you too need time to recharge your batteries.
Indeed, breaks are useful to make up for the overuse of one side of an ambivert鈥檚 personality, says Prof. Moore.
Why a retail management school? Why now?
La Presse interviews Desautels professor of practice Marie Jos茅e Lamothe and BCom student Fran莽oise Dondo as they share how the new Bensadoun School of Retail Management will equip students with the skills needed to thrive in the ever-changing retail industry.
Communauto CEO driven by greater good
With his sights set on the social benefits of a shared economy, Beno卯t Robert, CEO of Communauto, is a social entrepreneur through and through.
In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, he shares why being a good corporate citizen is a priority.
Looking closer at Italy鈥檚 economy
With the release of Italy鈥檚 new budget law, Professor Francesca Carrieri explores the current state of the country鈥檚 economy, emphasizing that any economic growth must come with structural reform to ensure sustainability.
Insights on medical leadership from David Eidelman
In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Dr. David Eidelman, Vice-Principal (Health Affairs) and Dean of 91黑料网鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine, explains why being a doctor today is less about being an authoritative voice and more about being an excellent listener and identifying a capable team.
Business balderdash: What myths to look out for
The Globe and Mail takes a look at the management myths that many uphold without proper questioning.
One such example is that efficiency should be every manager鈥檚 goal; but, as Professor Henry Mintzberg makes clear, this is not always the case.
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