Professor Liette Lapointe awarded honorary doctorate from Aix-Marseille University
9I制作厂免费 Desautels Professor Liette Lapointe has been awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa from Aix-Marseille University, recognized for her contributions to information systems management and behavioural studies.
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Benevolent sexism among venture capitalists advantages male entrepreneurs
Just 17% of Canada鈥檚 small- and medium-sized enterprises are owned by women, and benevolent sexism among venture capitalists is one of the reasons for this yawning gap between female and male entrepreneurs. Benevolent sexism is a form of bias that appears positive on the surface, but ultimately reinforces gender roles and entrenches inequality, writes Desautels PhD candidate Nhu Nguyen in The Conversation.
Professor Alain Pinsonneault named to SAQ Board of Directors
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Desautels MBA grad named one of 100 people who transformed Africa in 2023
After completing his studies at 9I制作厂免费, Jeremy Awori (MBA鈥�90) worked briefly in the financial services sector in Canada before becoming head of retail banking for the Standard Chartered Bank of Kenya at just 28 years old. Today, he is director general of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, a pan-African banking conglomerate with operations in 33 countries. This year, Financial Afrik named Awori one of 100 people who are transforming Africa.
Dean Yolande Chan Leads Global Higher Ed Transformation at 2024 EFMD Conference in Amsterdam
Dean Yolande Chan chaired the 2024 EFMD Conference for Deans and Directors General, that brought together nearly 500 leaders in higher education from across the globe to Amsterdam, Netherlands from February 6-7, 2024.
BCom students selected for CEOx1Day program
The CEOx1Day program offers some of Canada鈥檚 top students the opportunity to learn directly from executives at some of the country鈥檚 most prominent companies. Hosted by the Odgers Berndtson Canada consultancy, candidates undergo a rigorous selection process and shadow the CEOs of organizations like Bombardier, Canadian Blood Services and the Royal Canadian Mint. This year, two 9I制作厂免费 Desautels Bachelor of Commerce students made the cut.
MBA students should try and avoid FOMO, recent graduate advises
For high-achieving MBA students, the allure of pursuing multiple paths can be strong. However, Kriti Pradhan (MBA鈥�23), now a senior consultant at KPMG Canada, cautions against succumbing to the temptation of trying to do it all. Pradhan advises her peers to steer clear of developing a fear of missing out. "Many students initially enter with a singular vision, such as a career in finance," Pradhan notes in an interview with FT MBA Magazine.
Montreal鈥檚 La Vie en Rose is wise to take a gradual approach to U.S. expansion
Lingerie retailer La Vie en Rose operates in 20 countries, but they haven鈥檛 expanded to the neighbouring United States 鈥� until now. The Montreal-headquartered company is opening three stores in New York state, with an eye cast toward operating nationwide one day. But with a more crowded market for lingerie in the United States, they鈥檙e taking a cautious approach.
AI can be a powerful tool for asset managers
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Quebec City invests $3M in alumnae-managed venture capital fund Linearis Ventures
Linearis Ventures invests in new health technologies at the intersection of life sciences and artificial intelligence. The Quebec City-based venture capital firm recently received a $3 million investment from the city of Quebec, pushing it past its initial commitment target of $50 million. Managed by聽an experienced trio, including聽Manon Boisclair (EMBA鈥�19), the fund seeks to open new horizons in precision medicine.
Better listening can be a strength for introverted leaders
There is a long-held bias against introverted people in leadership roles, but introverted leaders can excel, especially when they鈥檙e leading a proactive team. One of the major strengths of introverts is their ability 鈥� and willingness 鈥� to listen. Introverted leaders often choose to wait before expressing their ideas, avoiding the need to dominate every conversation, as highlighted by Prof. Karl Moore in Forbes.com.
Businesses would benefit from deeper understanding of artificial intelligence
Generative AI has recently garnered significant attention, yet many individuals possess only a superficial understanding of the technology, as outlined by Professor Maxime Cohen in an open letter published in Le Devoir.
E-commerce vehicle acquisitions face hurdles due to existing laws
During the 2023 Los Angeles International Auto Show, Hyundai and Amazon revealed plans to enable vehicle purchases on their e-commerce platform by 2024. However, this option is not currently available. Since 2018, it has been possible to browse a digital showroom of Hyundai vehicles, but not to complete the purchase. Even when the company introduces the capability to buy vehicles online, widespread availability is unlikely.
Beaver Tails CEO Pino Di Ioia credits tenacity with fuelling success
It all began with a summer job selling Beaver Tails at a Montreal amusement park in 1987. Now, more than 35 years later, Pino Di Ioia (BCom鈥�92, MBA鈥�93) stands as the company鈥檚 CEO. He acquired the brand rights in Quebec in 1998, expanding its presence there before assuming leadership of the head office a few years later. Today, the company boasts over 200 locations across Canada, adding approximately ten new ones each year. Di Ioia attributes his success to perseverance.
