Entrepreneurship
Inspiring alumni stories
Rewriting the narrative
Rewriting the narrative
As founder of The Publishing Pad, Chisom Ezeh (MBA'22) is helping authors share their stories and their voices with the world
A legacy of leadership, learning and growth
A legacy of leadership, learning and growth
The incredible impact of Merv Symes (BScEng'81) on New Brunswick
Influencer agency helps build rising stars
Influencer agency helps build rising stars
With an entrepreneurial background and a passion for content creation, UNB alum Kayley Reed is advocating for the next generation of internet influencers
Sascha Boulet-Devost is reshaping healthcare delivery in rural communities
Sascha Boulet-Devost is reshaping healthcare delivery in rural communities
How the CEO of Capture Therapeutics is reshaping healthcare delivery
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
Josh LeBrun on social enterprise and building community
"When you take on something beautiful, it draws talented people"
A champion for workplace safety
A champion for workplace safety
In a world where workplace injuries are often overlooked, Candace Carnahan (BA'02) has emerged as a powerful voice
How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick
How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick
Iuli Popescu and Mark McAllister share the story behind myHealthNB and it's evolving future
Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
Isaac Barkhouse is providing a more sustainable alternative in the electric vehicle market
The co-founder and chief technology officer for Victory Advanced Technologies talks future of high-performance electric vehicles
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
Business is blooming for Sophie Sharp
The journey behind flower farming and growing a local business
Victoria LaBillois on economic reconciliation in Canada
Victoria LaBillois on economic reconciliation in Canada
"People fear what they don't understand. Becoming an ally involves listening and learning about how we can make economic reconciliation happen together"
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Laura Richard brews an award-winning business
Saltwinds Coffee Company co-founder and science alum explains the chemistry behind the right brew
Entrepreneur Tosin Ajibola on blending social good with technology in Canada
Entrepreneur Tosin Ajibola on blending social good with technology in Canada
"Newcomers coming into Canada want stability. So the quicker we can help these newcomers get access to what they need, the more likely it is that they stay"
Kelly Dunfield is saving lives in small-town New Brunswick and around the world
Kelly Dunfield is saving lives in small-town New Brunswick and around the world
Be Ready Healthcare Inc. provides alarmed cabinets for easy access to epinephrine and naloxone
Alex Miller is engineering the challenges of the 21st century
Alex Miller is engineering the challenges of the 21st century
The president and founder of Esri Canada shares his thoughts on engineering for the future.
The technology and science behind sustainable diversity and inclusion
The technology and science behind sustainable diversity and inclusion
How MESH/Diversity is changing classrooms and companies.
Maria Hernandez is taking steps toward sustainability through upcycled fashion
Maria Hernandez is taking steps toward sustainability through upcycled fashion
Maria Hernandez (BSENR'21) on forestry, sustainability and Palo Verde Designs
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
Joshua Pickard is shaping the future of manufacturing automation
The Top 40 Under 40 alum on his experience at Eigen Innovations.
Connor McConnell is inspiring the next generation through his business Ethos Athletics
Connor McConnell is inspiring the next generation through his business Ethos Athletics
Connor McConnell (BBA’21) on entrepreneurship and helping youth
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
From experiential learning at UNB to San Francisco startup success
The co-founder of Onfleet shares the ups and downs of tech startups and living in San Francisco.
World-Class research and production right here in N.B.
World-Class research and production right here in N.B.
CEO of LuminUltra, Pat Whalen (BScChE'03) on how the COVID-19 pandemic put them on the map
Mary Goggin is driving digital innovation in New Brunswick
Mary Goggin is driving digital innovation in New Brunswick
Why the co-founder of Accreon Inc. believes NB is a digital powerhouse.
Laura Clendenning is helping people fall in love with health and fitness
Laura Clendenning is helping people fall in love with health and fitness
Laura Clendenning (BScKin'12) shares how she founded Sweat Club and the expansions to date
Driving innovation to its fullest potential
Driving innovation to its fullest potential
Sam Poirier (BScME'19, M-TME'19) on disrupting the automotive industry with AI
Cable communications pioneer Bill Stanley became known for the "Stanley Formula"
Cable communications pioneer Bill Stanley became known for the "Stanley Formula"
How the co-founder of Fundy Cable became a pioneer in the industry
Cormac Stewart combined degrees to bring ideas to life
Cormac Stewart combined degrees to bring ideas to life
How the Dinnerbell app is disrupting the service industry
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
Marcel LeBrun is building a community
As the founder and driving force behind the 12 Neighbours Community project, Marcel is a living testament to the power of one
From China to British Columbia, Brandon Zhan paves his way to becoming retail franchisee
From China to British Columbia, Brandon Zhan paves his way to becoming retail franchisee
Brandon Zhan (BBA'06) on his journey from China to New Brunswick to British Columbia
From exercise science to habit-forming tech, Darren Steeves is committed to helping people
From exercise science to habit-forming tech, Darren Steeves is committed to helping people
Darren Steeves (BEd’94), CEO of JackHabbit, uses technology to arm people for growth
Jason Goldlist on Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship
Jason Goldlist on Wealthsimple, Venue and an unusual path to tech entrepreneurship
"That Superbowl ad really helped Wealthsimple burst onto the scene"
Breaking down barriers
Breaking down barriers
Victoria LaBillois (BA’91, MBA’04) on being a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated field and Indigenous businesses as a critical part of our economy
Returning to New Brunswick to propel entrepreneurs to great heights
Returning to New Brunswick to propel entrepreneurs to great heights
Kathryn Lockhart (BPHIL ’04) on her global experience and coming home to lead Propel ICT
A flavourful journey for Christina Jeffrey
A flavourful journey for Christina Jeffrey
Christina Jeffrey (BBA’96) shares the entrepreneurial journey of running a successful bakery
Jason Goldlist took the road less travelled to tech success
Jason Goldlist took the road less travelled to tech success
From Wealthsimple to Venue to co-founding TechTO, Jason describes his process for finding the right path
Curtis Kennedy jumped from UNB to Dragon’s Den and beyond
Curtis Kennedy jumped from UNB to Dragon’s Den and beyond
Curtis Kennedy (BScME, DTME) on building Vertiball, securing funding and what's next.
Innovating the restaurant of the future
Innovating the restaurant of the future
Janice MacPherson (BBA’92), co-founder and owner of Pomodori Pizzeria, shares her journey to entrepreneurship
The fast-paced world of transportation cyber security
The fast-paced world of transportation cyber security
Mike Vanderveer (BScCMPE’02) on the rapidly changing tech behind the steering wheel
Ian Storey: official rink engineering consultant of the NHL
Ian Storey: official rink engineering consultant of the NHL
Ian Storey (BScME’96) on becomiong an entrepreneur and working in every NHL rink in North America.
Engineering alum Bill Cooper celebrated for accomplishments in construction and community
Engineering alum Bill Cooper celebrated for accomplishments in construction and community
UNB engineering alum Bill Cooper named to Engineering Wall of Fame.
Asif Hasan makes an impact - on sustainability and community
Asif Hasan makes an impact - on sustainability and community
Asif Hasan gives back in many ways - both in New Brunswick and in Bangladesh.
From classroom to Wall of Fame: Denise LaForge shares five lessons learned
From classroom to Wall of Fame: Denise LaForge shares five lessons learned
Energy and finance entrepreneur Denise LaForge (BScME’88) shares her journey to success.
Pushing boundaries drove Eva Choi to entrepreneurship
Pushing boundaries drove Eva Choi to entrepreneurship
Eva Choi (BScGE’03) and Dallas Southcott (BA’95) on their pivot to create The Chocolate Lab Inc. in Calgary
Why this future of work thought leader says AI will enhance human work, not eradicate it
Why this future of work thought leader says AI will enhance human work, not eradicate it
Krista Jones from MaRS Discovery District shares her insights.
Employing entrepreneurial thinking at one of the world's tech giants
Employing entrepreneurial thinking at one of the world's tech giants
Engineering alum Kevin McCracken says entrepreneurial thinking is valuable in corporate culture.
An innovative Chicago startup with roots at UNB
An innovative Chicago startup with roots at UNB
Coapt CEO and co-founder Blair Lock (BScEE’03, MScEE’05) is revolutonizing control technology for advanced prosthetic arms
Changing the face of equine reproduction
Changing the face of equine reproduction
TME grad Lisa Pfister (BSCEng'16, MTME'17) is vying a piece of the $20 billion Canadian equine industry
Desh Deshpande honoured for a career as entrepreneur, investor and global philanthropist
Desh Deshpande honoured for a career as entrepreneur, investor and global philanthropist
Desh Deshpande (MScEng'75), a leading entrepreneur in the field of optical networking technology, has given back to support innovation, entrepreneurship and social enterprise
Allison McCain hails from generations of ambition, hard work and ingenuity
Allison McCain hails from generations of ambition, hard work and ingenuity
Allison McCain (BScEE'72, DSc'07), Chairman of the Board of McCain Foods Limited, and his committment to innovation, New Brunswick and UNB
Entrepreneur and visionary Joe Ng receives honorary doctorate from UNB
Entrepreneur and visionary Joe Ng receives honorary doctorate from UNB
The story of the man behind the multi-continent, multi-industry JNE Group of Companies
Stay connected with the UNB community!
Customize your contact preferences so that you get the UNB news that matters most to you!