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May 2009
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In This Issue · TME students meet Terry
Matthews · Change to TME 3423 prerequisite · NAREN exchange students
experience NB winter Featured Web Link StartupNation is a “one-stop shop for entrepreneurial success” and is the
leading online content and community resource for entrepreneurs. Contact Us J. Herbert Smith Centre Faculty of Engineering |
Congratulations
to our TIP 2009 Winners!
On The Harold H. Bulmer Memorial
Technology Innovation Pitch (TIP) Prize was created by TME Chair Linda
Bulmer, through funds donated by family/friends and Radian6 Technologies
Inc., in memory of her father, who she
says “exemplified the spirit of intentional entrepreneurship, persistence in
pursuit of goals, sensing and adapting to change and never, ever giving up.”
The first place prize was
awarded to Samir Kadhim for his convincing pitch for CorrCheck, a corrosion
monitoring device. Jane Simmons and
Laura Malone took home the second place prize for their compelling pitch for
an adaptor that converts water bottles to simple irrigation systems. Ed Cullinan and Anmol Bansal placed third
for their pitch to introduce the use of nitrogen-producing biodegradable
plastic bags in New Brunswick. Winners
and all participants were awarded Reality Check, an “all-in-one guide to
starting and operating great organizations” by best selling author Guy
Kawasaki. An opportunity to dine and
build relationships with the judges/sponsors at a celebration dinner
immediately followed the event. Judges for the event were:
Michael Arbow, Capital Market Specialist with the New Brunswick Securities
Commission; Nancy Mathis, Executive
Director of the Wallace McCain Institute, We thank our very supportive
event sponsors which included the New Brunswick Securities Commission, New
Brunswick Innovation Foundation, the International Business and
Entrepreneurship Centre,
“In his address Terry Matthews
discussed his vision and the role that he is playing in creating sustainable
innovation here in Canada and elsewhere.” During the campus visit, Sir
Terry recounted several captivating experiences using the power of story to
pass on his valuable tips to the aspiring entrepreneurs. His messages reinforced the merits of hard
work and persistence to get and stay out on the entrepreneurial edge. He expanded to further drive home the
importance of team, collaboration, consistent communication and shared
ownership of the venture. Sir Terry
also advised the students on the essence of timing and keeping their venture
agile to make timely moves. Students described their interaction with
Sir Terry Matthews as comfortable and unforgettable. Congratulations to TME students
Kumaran Thillainadarajah (BSE-CMPE, YR4) and Chris Marshall (
Kumaran's team won the Young
Entrepreneur and Best Presentation awards, along with the We are pleased to acknowledge
their success in this prestigious provincial competition, and know that their
persistence will lead to future growth and more exciting opportunities. We will keep you informed about Kumaran’s
debut on Dragon’s Den representing Smart Skin the weekend of May 22nd. Entrepreneurial Finance to be Updated TME 3013 – Entrepreneurial Finance
– will be undergoing revisions over the next few months in preparation for
the fall term. Classroom instructor
Carl Burgess wants to enrich the in class experience by incorporating
“computer lab tutorials focused on building financial spreadsheets and likely
a group case study involving a class presentation”. Guest speakers from the local business
community will also be featured. The course introduces students
to the fundamentals of finance in new ventures and/or high growth
technology-driven businesses. Students
learn how to interpret and analyse financial statements and develop pro
formas. It has been a core course in
the TME diploma program since 2001. Technological Risk and Opportunity (TME 3423), which is co-offered as MBA 6119 provides students with the opportunity to assess technological risk from an entrepreneurial perspective. As part of the Activator Program, the course relies upon the connection made with a real-life start-up company that begins in the previous semester during the course TME 3413/MBA 6314. In order to provide the necessary continuity, beginning in the 2010 winter term, we will be introducing a prerequisite to TME 3423 that will limit enrolment to only those students who have completed TME 3413 in the previous semester. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
TME Chair Linda Bulmer escorted
the foursome to Crabbe Mountain in February, where they bravely hit the
slopes. After an introductory lesson,
all managed to enjoy some skiing or snowboarding and we are relieved to
report no injuries! Pictured above are
Adriana Soto and Pamela Chavez enjoying their day at the skihill.
Time went by much too quickly
and we will certainly miss our Mexican friends. We wish them well as they continue with
their studies in Do
You Wish to Have an International Entrepreneurship Study Experience?
In December, TME Chair Linda
Bulmer successfully presented a Lego® Serious Play™ workshop at It has been demonstrated that
'playing' can encourage social bonding, higher participation/collaboration
levels as well as improve team effectiveness. Play is known to also engage
the whole human system, helps with problem solving and is an essential
component of imagination. "Your imagination creates the inner picture
that allows you to participate in the act of creation."
Full
Sail Summit – Taking place at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton, New Brunswick on May
11–12, 2009, Fullsail is an initiative of the New Brunswick
Securities Commission aimed at encouraging and increasing equity capital
opportunities and entrepreneurship in New Brunswick. Join New Brunswick entrepreneurs,
investors, senior politicians, economic development agencies, academia,
government and representatives from the financial, accounting and legal
professions for an innovative 2 day conference that will inspire you to Share
Ideas, Challenge Convention and Own the Future. REGISTER TODAY at www.nbsc-cvmnb.ca
or call (506) 646-9965. Diploma
Graduates – April is a busy month as we tally our final list for Senate
approval of TME Diploma recipients. If
you have completed all of the requirements for the diploma you must fill out
the TME Application to Graduate (found in the Quicklinks at www.unb.ca/jhsc). We will publish a full list of 2008-2009
diploma recipients in our next issue!
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