Alim:
“The Entrepreneurship@UVic program is a great opportunity for anyone with a strong desire to co-found their own high tech business. The team I was placed in put me in an environment with other highly motivated students like myself, and gave us an opportunity to take classes together to improve our skills and gel as a team before we began our business development. The importance of being able to do this can’t be understated. The industry exposure and mentors available to us are also of the highest calibre and I have no doubts in my mind that this was the right opportunity for me, and will result in the growth of a successful business and the growth ourselves personally.”
Rob:
“This program has given us a great opportunity to build a great team and create a new venture in the best possible conditions. Our mentors and their industry networks have been invaluable in finding opportunities and the right direction for our business, and I know that we will continue to use these connections to our advantage. Taking classes and doing exploratory research as part of the Entrepreneurship@UVic program has also been an ideal way to work together, familiarize ourselves with the program and learn the ropes of business and entrepreneurship before jumping into building a new business. I’ve learned a lot since starting the program, and feel that I’m significantly more prepared both to build a successful business with my team, and in the future as an entrepreneur.”
Mustafa:
“Some like to take baby steps or not take any steps at all. Others like to aim high, work hard, and build big while interacting with a visionary team and experienced advisors that constantly and mutually exchange motivation, knowledge and sense of humour. I like to be part of the latter group. Actually, I have been part of the latter group since I joined Entrepreneurship@UVic. You think you know what it means to be a technology entrepreneur? I thought I did as well, until I started this program!”