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MCCHE Precision Convergence Webinar Series with Andrew Maynard and Jeffrey Abbott

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:12:53 +0000

What does it mean to be human in an age of AI?

by Andrew Maynard, Arizona State University, Jeffrey Abbott, Blitzscaling Ventures

MIF Lunch & Learn 29: Go-to-Market Strategy

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:14:25 +0000

Go-to-Market strategy (or GTM as it is often referred) is another key step in the startup journey.

MIF Lunch & Learn 30: Pivoting

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:23:11 +0000

One word that comes up a lot in conversations with entrepreneurs is pivot. This refers to the common scenario where a major adjustment to the original plan needs to be made, and often very quickly.

MIF Lunch & Learn 28: Pricing for Startups

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:03:54 +0000

Almost every startup will eventually reach a point where it is ready to sell its product or service. But at what price? And how does the customer pay? Is it a monthly fee or one-time? What is included with the price?

PhD Research Proposal Presentation: Alireza Alavi

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:54:36 +0000

MMF ranked top 5 in North America by Financial Times Masters in Finance pre-experience ranking

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:32:22 +0000

The ɬ�﷬ Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has placed 43rd globally on the 2026 Financial Times (FT) (pre-experience) Masters in Finance rankings list—further solidifying Desautels' reputation as one of the world's leading business schools, delivering a high-calibre, innovative and interdisciplinary program.

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PhD Thesis Defense Presentation: Rania Afiouni

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:19:11 +0000

Wellness event: Skills for managing exam anxiety

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:38:17 +0000

Interested in learning how to cope more effectively with the stress and anxiety of exams? Join this workshop to acquire the skills to better manage exam anxiety and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed.

Canada’s sovereign fund hinges on returns and costs

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:19:23 +0000

Canada’s proposed sovereign fund is drawing scrutiny over its cost and potential returns, but Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at ɬ�﷬ Desautels, sees conditional upside. He argues the roughly $750 million annual interest burden is manageable if the fund is well structured and generates returns above borrowing costs.

Airlines reassure travelers as jet fuel concerns ease

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:17:05 +0000

Jet fuel shortage fears in Europe have eased sharply in recent weeks, and Karl Moore, Associate Professor at ɬ�﷬ Desautels, says the earlier alarm was not misplaced. Initial warnings pointed to potential supply disruptions tied to geopolitical tensions, creating real uncertainty for airlines and travellers alike.

Canada seeks investment edge in shifting global economy

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:37:53 +0000

Canada is positioning itself as a more compelling destination for global capital, and Sebastien Betermier, Associate Professor of Finance at ɬ�﷬ Desautels, says the shift reflects both necessity and opportunity. As geopolitical tensions and U.S. trade pressures mount, Betermier argues Canada must attract more private investment, particularly in infrastructure and energy transition assets.

Business ethics case competition brings students together to tackle finance challenges

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:29:59 +0000

Students from across North America came together for an intense, fast-paced challenge at the fourth annual Business Ethics Case Competition, hosted by ɬ�﷬’s Laidley Centre for Business Ethics and Equity.

New ownership raises questions for the online creators

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:33:45 +0000

As OnlyFans enters a new era under owner Yekaterina “Katie” Chudnovsky, professor Emmanuelle Vaast says much about the platform’s direction remains unclear. With Chudnovsky remaining largely out of the public eye, questions remain about how the company may evolve.

Why AI time savings aren’t translating into productivity gains

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:35:55 +0000

As the Bank of Canada highlights AI’s promise to boost productivity, Simon Blanchette, a faculty lecturer at ɬ�﷬’s Desautels Faculty of Management, says Canada risks overestimating the impact of time savings alone.

Even as workplace efficiencies improve, he argues the real challenge lies in turning those gains into higher-value outcomes. “Today is the day that AI will be the least powerful in our lifetime,” he says, warning that organizations need to move faster.

ɬ�﷬-HEC Montréal EMBA Online Information Session: Wednesday, July 8, 2026

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:56:49 +0000

This ɬ�﷬-HEC Montréal EMBA information session will feature the Executive MBA’s: