Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship - Building innovative companies with a purpose

Crafting a legacy: Stuart Weitzman’s Journey in Fashion

Marianne Khalil — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:45:01 +0000

Interview with internationally acclaimed designer and entrepreneur, Stuart Weitzman

Over 120 ɬ�﷬ students and entrepreneurs came to hear how Stuart Weitzman built one of the world’s most iconic luxury shoe brands.

While his team was busy asking guests for their shoe sizes, we slipped backstage for a one-on-one with Weitzman, where he revealed how it all started from just a few sketches.

Recap of the 2025 Dobson International Fundraising Tour

Sophie Ou — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:54:04 +0000

The ɬ�﷬ Dobson International Fundraising Tour, in partnership with Investissement Québec and the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation, et de l’Énergie, is a flagship opportunity where our most promising startups travel around the world to explore international markets and raise capital, all while meeting government and industry experts, helping them scale their businesses.

Curious Neuron: Helping Parents Nurture their Emotional Regulation Through Science

Sophie Ou — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:42:02 +0000

Learn about Curious Neuron in our interview with founder Dr. Cindy Hovington

Parental well-being is often an afterthought in our healthcare system, where the focus remains primarily on the child despite growing evidence that a caregiver’s mental and emotional health is linked to the child’s development. In this interview with founder Dr. Cindy Hovington, learn how Curious Neuron is bridging this crucial gap by putting parental emotional health at the forefront and providing science-backed tools that foster healthier family dynamics.

Beyond the Petri Dish: TissueTinker’s Next-Generation Tumour Models

Sophie Ou — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:42:26 +0000

We have all been affected by cancer, whether personally or through loved ones.

In this exclusive interview with co-founder Madison Santos, learn how TissueTinker is revolutionizing cancer treatment using bioprinted tumour tissue models.

Redefining Luxury: ecova’s Commitment to Timeless Sustainability in Fashion

Defne Avci — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:14:15 +0000

Sustainability is the future of fashion, and ecova is paving the way forward.

Founded by Stéphanie Beaulieu, ecova brings sustainability and ethical production to the industry, with storytelling at the forefront. In this exclusive interview with its founder, learn the story behind ecova and the key to its success.

AbleFly: Revolutionizing Air Travel for Mobility-Restricted Passengers

Defne Avci — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:12:21 +0000

AbleFly is on a mission to make air travel more inclusive and accessible for mobility-restricted individuals.

Co-founded by Sandra Gualtieri, the startup is developing the AbleFly Comfort Device—a customizable, ergonomic solution designed to enhance safety and comfort during flights.

Mohana on Reimagining Women’s Health

Defne Avci — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:44:36 +0000

About Mohana Mohana is a precision health platform to help women in perimenopause feel better and navigate this transition with ease and confidence.

They leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify the most impactful interventions from scientific literature for each user’s symptoms, given each person’s unique biomarker profile.

Empowering Local Solutions to Global Challenges: The Hult Prize Comes to the ɬ�﷬ Dobson Centre

Defne Avci — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:23:27 +0000

The Hult Prize is a globally renowned social entrepreneurship competition that empowers young people to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges through innovative business solutions. Since its inception in 2009, the competition has focused on themes such as health inequities, climate change, and education access, offering a unique platform for driving social impact on a global scale.

The Dobson Centre Recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for Best Incubator-Accelerator at Prix Galien USA

Defne Avci — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:14:39 +0000

The ɬ�﷬ Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship is honoured to be recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for the Best Incubator-Accelerator title at the Prix Galien USA. Hosted by the prestigious Galien Foundation, the award ceremony was held on November 7th in New York City.

ɬ�﷬ Dobson Centre Celebrates Leading Canadian Entrepreneurship in a New Hub

Defne Avci — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:47:10 +0000

Upholding the vision of the late John Dobson (BCom’49) to foster and enrich entrepreneurial endeavours at ɬ�﷬, the John Dobson Foundation’s latest gift has funded the creation of a new permanent physical facility on campus.