Investing in Entrepreneurship for Social Impact How can we position entrepreneurship to drive change for the benefit of communities and our society? By investing in entrepreneurs who bring strength and resilience, a pursuit of success and independence tempered by a desire to create social impact in their communities. Entrepreneurship is not just an end goal for venture growth and profits. It […] Read More
OPPORTUNITY FEST 2023 SFU’s largest showcase of student entrepreneurship projects. OppFest is SFU’s largest showcase of student entrepreneurship projects. This celebration brings together ambitious young leaders from elementary and high school through to university and inspires the new era of innovators and problem solvers! This annual event is hosted by SFU’s Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship. OppFest is […] Read More
SFU grad develops wearable harm reduction device (This news article originally appeared on SFU News – May 18, 2023) A medical device developed by a Simon Fraser University alumnus to provide real-time overdose monitoring and detection is now one step closer to providing harm reduction solutions—for impacted individuals and service providers addressing the issue—after acquisition by a digital health company. ODEN Health Solutions, founded in 2020 by CEO Alex McGovern […] Read More
Entrepreneurs Celebrating Indigenous Heritage From origin stories to potlatches and powwows to family songs, Indigenous traditions in North America are rich in diversity and history. But the loss of this culture and knowledge is accelerating with the passing of Elders. One entrepreneur is trying to change that. Read More
Winners of OppFest 2022 🎉 Over 300 Celebrate Youth Innovation and Unlock their Potential at this Year’s Opportunity Fest 2022 Opportunity Fest 2022 (OppFest) is Simon Fraser University’s largest showcase of entrepreneurial projects. Hosted by the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship at SFU’s Beedie School of Business and made possible by Prospera Credit Union, this year’s first hybrid celebration brought […] Read More
Opportunity Fest 2021 One of SFU’s largest entrepreneurship competitions is celebrating 10 years of inspiring student social innovation. Opportunity Fest 2021, hosted by the Charles Chang Institute for Entrepreneurship, and sponsored by Prospera Credit Union and the Beedie School of Business, brought together interdisciplinary student entrepreneurs from Grade 3 to university. Oppfest 2021 was hosted on zoom and featured more than 290 people, […] Read More