Are You One of The Next 36? Feb 9th Infosession for UBC’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Leaders
Come learn about The Next 36 – Canada’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative, supported by over 50 of Canada’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors. This national program for students entering 2nd, 3rd and 4th year in Fall 2012, provides up to $50,000 in start-up capital, world class faculty and mentorship from some of Canada’s top entrepreneurs and nation builders. Speakers and guests include:
- Claudia Hepburn – Co-Founder and Executive Director, The Next 36
- Jon French – Director, Marketing & Events, The Next 36
- Salima Hirji – Next 36 Alumni, UBC Sociology Major with Minor in Commerce (Expected Graduation 2013)
Details:
- Thursday, February 9 from 11:00 am – 12:30
- Networking begins at 11am with formal presentation 11:30
- *** NEW LOCATION: H.R. MacMillan Building, 2357 Main Mall, Room 166 **
- Snacks and refreshments will be provided
About The Next 36
The Next 36 is a year-old educational organization whose goal is to increase Canadian prosperity by developing Canada’s next generation of high impact entrepreneurs. The Next 36 provides key resources to young Canadians with the potential to build and lead great organizations. Promising undergraduates are selected from a variety of academic disciplines, and from across Canada, through a rigorous national selection process. The young entrepreneurs selected are placed in teams of four and tasked with building a business in the mobile or tablet space. For 8 months they are provided mentorship from some of Canada’s top business leaders, up to $50,000 cash, and academic instruction from some of the world’s top faculty. The program is spearheaded by a founding group of 50 high-profile business leaders, entrepreneurs, and academics.
For more information, please visit: www.thenext36.ca
