This presentation was made at the Skolkovo Smart Innovation City Global Roundtable in Moscow on April 24, 2012. The roundtable featured global leaders in business and government discussing strategy and implementation plans for the creation of the Skolkovo Smart City. The presentation focused on the evolution, strategy, and implementation of the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Ontario and the key principles and learning's that could be applied to the roll-out of the Skolkovo Smart Innovation City.
Don Duval - The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Toronto - Emergi...Don Duval
This presentation provided an overview of MaRS and the critical role the organization plays in working with partners to catalyze, accelerate, and amplify innovation across Canada. Given the target audience, the focus was primarily on discussing the Greater Toronto Area ecosystem and the corresponding attributes that make Toronto one of the best cities in the world to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization. The presentation was given at the June 2012 Toronto Homecoming Emerging Leaders Conference in Toronto.
Don Duval: Immigration, Entrepreneurship, and the Cleantech Sector - The Futu...Don Duval
This presentation highlighted the important role of immigrants participating in and contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Canada. Given the interests of the audience, the focus was on engaging and educating foreign engineers on entrepreneurial opportunities in the cleantech sector in Ontario, specifically those related to alternative energy initiatives enabled by the Ontario government feed-in-tariff program. The presentation was given at the 2012 Conference for International Engineers in Toronto at the MaRS Discovery District.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship 101 / Finding and Validating Your Idea - Ent...MaRS Discovery District
This introductory lecture gives you a sense of the scope of the course and how it can help you build a business. Focused on why entrepreneurship matters so much in today's world, what makes entrepreneurs different (and successful), and how you can come up with your next big idea (or test the one you have).
Don Duval: Leveraging the Community to Expedite Job and Wealth CreationDon Duval
This keynote presentation was given at the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) International Conference in New Orleans, USA on December 1st, 2011. The presentation focused on the importance and methodology to engage your community business leaders, corporations, service providers, government, academic institutions, and regional assets to support and expedite the growth of early stage entrepreneurial ventures being served by an innovation centre.
Don Duval - The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Toronto - Emergi...Don Duval
This presentation provided an overview of MaRS and the critical role the organization plays in working with partners to catalyze, accelerate, and amplify innovation across Canada. Given the target audience, the focus was primarily on discussing the Greater Toronto Area ecosystem and the corresponding attributes that make Toronto one of the best cities in the world to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization. The presentation was given at the June 2012 Toronto Homecoming Emerging Leaders Conference in Toronto.
Don Duval: Immigration, Entrepreneurship, and the Cleantech Sector - The Futu...Don Duval
This presentation highlighted the important role of immigrants participating in and contributing to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Canada. Given the interests of the audience, the focus was on engaging and educating foreign engineers on entrepreneurial opportunities in the cleantech sector in Ontario, specifically those related to alternative energy initiatives enabled by the Ontario government feed-in-tariff program. The presentation was given at the 2012 Conference for International Engineers in Toronto at the MaRS Discovery District.
Introduction to Entrepreneurship 101 / Finding and Validating Your Idea - Ent...MaRS Discovery District
This introductory lecture gives you a sense of the scope of the course and how it can help you build a business. Focused on why entrepreneurship matters so much in today's world, what makes entrepreneurs different (and successful), and how you can come up with your next big idea (or test the one you have).
Don Duval: Leveraging the Community to Expedite Job and Wealth CreationDon Duval
This keynote presentation was given at the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) International Conference in New Orleans, USA on December 1st, 2011. The presentation focused on the importance and methodology to engage your community business leaders, corporations, service providers, government, academic institutions, and regional assets to support and expedite the growth of early stage entrepreneurial ventures being served by an innovation centre.
Analysts predict China will soon surpass India to become the leader in IT outsourcing. Many Fortune 500 companies are attracted to the educated talent pool and competitive cost provided by Chinese service providers. Pactera is the largest China-based offshore IT services provider.
Conference_for_International_Engineers_Don_Duval_SfC_Mar30_2012Skills for Change
Prior to joining MaRS, Don worked with clients in life science, health care and consumer business sectors for a global management consulting firm. He was also part of a successful start-up company and is on the board of the Queen’s Players Toronto Theatre Company and JUMP Math.
Read more:
http://www.skillsforchange.org/ite/2012/03/don-duval.html
Don Duval: Driving Innovation and Commercialization in Life SciencesDon Duval
This keynote presentation was given at the global Bio-Connect Conference at the World Trade Centre Morelos in Cuernavaca, Mexico on November 29, 2011. The presentation highlighted the MaRS Life Sciences / Healthcare portfolio, the EXCITE pre-market assessment initiative in the Ontario healthcare system, and the role that MaRS Innovation plays to expedite the commercial outcomes from the intellectual property out of Canada's leading research and academic institutions.
Mervi Käki — Creating world innovation centres. Skolkovo Summit of Innovation...Renata George
Summit of Innovation Economy Creators.
Mervi Käki.
2001-2008 - различные управляющие должности в компании Technopolis PLC. Создатель технопарка Отаниеми, Хельсинки. Запустила и координировала программы по развитию инноваций в регионе Вантаа. Координировала и реорганизовала технопарк Иннополи. Партнёр, управляющий директор и главный консультант в компании InnoPraxis International Ltd. Известный специалист по инновациям и участник международных конференций.
Analysts predict China will soon surpass India to become the leader in IT outsourcing. Many Fortune 500 companies are attracted to the educated talent pool and competitive cost provided by Chinese service providers. Pactera is the largest China-based offshore IT services provider.
Conference_for_International_Engineers_Don_Duval_SfC_Mar30_2012Skills for Change
Prior to joining MaRS, Don worked with clients in life science, health care and consumer business sectors for a global management consulting firm. He was also part of a successful start-up company and is on the board of the Queen’s Players Toronto Theatre Company and JUMP Math.
Read more:
http://www.skillsforchange.org/ite/2012/03/don-duval.html
Don Duval: Driving Innovation and Commercialization in Life SciencesDon Duval
This keynote presentation was given at the global Bio-Connect Conference at the World Trade Centre Morelos in Cuernavaca, Mexico on November 29, 2011. The presentation highlighted the MaRS Life Sciences / Healthcare portfolio, the EXCITE pre-market assessment initiative in the Ontario healthcare system, and the role that MaRS Innovation plays to expedite the commercial outcomes from the intellectual property out of Canada's leading research and academic institutions.
Mervi Käki — Creating world innovation centres. Skolkovo Summit of Innovation...Renata George
Summit of Innovation Economy Creators.
Mervi Käki.
2001-2008 - различные управляющие должности в компании Technopolis PLC. Создатель технопарка Отаниеми, Хельсинки. Запустила и координировала программы по развитию инноваций в регионе Вантаа. Координировала и реорганизовала технопарк Иннополи. Партнёр, управляющий директор и главный консультант в компании InnoPraxis International Ltd. Известный специалист по инновациям и участник международных конференций.
Don Duval: Creating Virtual Density to Expedite Wealth CreationDon Duval
This presentation focused on the Ontario Network of Excellence (ONE) and explained how Ontario and Canada more broadly, must create "virtual density" and collaborate to compete in order to win in the global economy. The presentation was made to a group of international media outlets from around the world at OCE Discovery 2012 in Toronto, Ontario.
IQ Retail was founded and has grown based on serving customers in the IT for Retail sector.
As technology has improved; so have the routes to market. We have supported high street retailers in their quest to become truly multi-channel as well as working with the e-tail sector that grew out of the rise of internet and mobile based shopping experiences.
Our Retail and ecommerce expertise in the UK has been established over many years of dealing with the top retailers and pioneers of ecommerce across retail, gaming and leisure.
The consultants that work in this area have unparalleled knowledge of the sectors in which they operate and the people, vendors, technologies and products providing solutions across the entire retail supply chain and beyond.
Sankalp Forum scheduled for May 5-6, 2011 in Mumbai, is a platform that catalyzes impact investments into scalable and sustainable MSMEs globally.
In its third year, Sankalp has been a definitive initiative to accelerate the flow of capital in the social business space, as well as recognize for-profit businesses that are creating widespread positive impact. The Forum has brought together over 500 MSMEs, investors, policymakers and business leaders each year across 5 sectors - Agriculture, food & rural innovation, Health, Education, Clean Energy, and Technology for Development.
How a Nation Learns to be Enterprising is an enterprise journey started by Iain Scott as a Fellow-led RSA project in partnership with EDAS. This event is the first of four planned sessions.
Part 2 of the presentatons given at the event
To extend the reach and success of this program into the important stakeholder group of high performing Ontario firms, the February 2008 event marked the first Wisdom Exchange in Ottawa, giving CEOs and presidents the opportunity to network with peers from across the province.
As the exclusive research partner by Econique, Aranca made a presentation on “Global M&A in Changing Times.” Amith Karan, Director, Business Development & Strategy, Aranca, talked about how the M&A activity progressed during 2003-07 before the liquidity-fueled buying frenzy took over, and what contributed to sudden drop in the deals in 2008, and how the future is likely to pan out. “Taking stock in January 2010 about how the M&A activity made modest recovery in 2009 and what lies ahead, was the best way to start,” said Karan.
Keynote presentation on May 26th, 2016 at the Spring Breakfast with the Mayors event sponsored by the Halton Industry Education Council. Focus of presentation was on IoT, industry 4.0, the new world of work, outsourced innovation, and the transforming world of technology on the Millennial generation.
Accelerating the Innovation Agenda in Rural and Urban CommunitiesDon Duval
Communities around the world are seeking to understand how to foster innovation and drive sustained economic and social prosperity in their region. Don will highlight the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving job and wealth creation and the role regional innovation centres play in ensuring on-going economic competitiveness. In addition to highlighting international examples of vibrant innovation hubs, Don will also discuss two unique examples from Sudbury that not only have made a significant impact in supporting the City’s innovation agenda, but can also serve as a model for other communities in identifying and capitalizing on their innovation potential.
Leading Practices in Training and Development for the Mining IndustryDon Duval
Keynote presentation made at the 2015 Mine Safety Conference in Cajamarca, Peru. Focus was on leading trends in training / development and health / safety in the mining industry.
Creating a World-Class Mining / Mining Supply Cluster in CanadaDon Duval
Keynote presentation made at the 2015 XII Congreso Industrial del Federación Nacional de Cámaras de Industrias del Ecuador. Focus of the presentation was on regional economic development strategy to create a vibrant mining / mining-related industry cluster.
Don Duval - NORCAT Innovation Centre - Our Path ForwardDon Duval
This keynote presentation highlighted the strategic plan for NORCAT', one of Canada's pre-eminent innovation and health and training centres focused on driving economic and social prosperity in Canada.
Don Duval: How City-Regions less that 250,000 can Contribute to the Economic ...Don Duval
This keynote presentation was given at the Community Innovation Forum: Knowledge in Action on May 24th, 2011 in Peterborough, Ontario. The presentation highlighted how city-regions less that 250,000 can actively contribute to the economic and social prosperity of a country. Smaller regions have different structural, business, and cultural nuances and it is essential to understand how to leverage those assets and drive forward the innovation agenda.
Don Duval: Collaborate to Compete - The Role of MaRS in Ontario's Innovation ...Don Duval
This presentation was given at the 2011 OCE Discovery Conference in Toronto, Ontario on May 18th 2011. The presentation discussed the top five most common needs of entrepreneurs across all sectors and followed up by outlining the services offered by regional innovation centres in the ONE network.
Don Duval: Fostering and Managing Innovation in your OrganizationDon Duval
This presentation was given at the Gearing Up for Growth conference in London, Ontario on March 27th, 2012. The presentation highlighted and discussed key human resource strategies and policies to enable and foster a culture of innovation in any organization.
Company Valuation webinar series - Tuesday, 4 June 2024FelixPerez547899
This session provided an update as to the latest valuation data in the UK and then delved into a discussion on the upcoming election and the impacts on valuation. We finished, as always with a Q&A
Recruiting in the Digital Age: A Social Media MasterclassLuanWise
In this masterclass, presented at the Global HR Summit on 5th June 2024, Luan Wise explored the essential features of social media platforms that support talent acquisition, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.
[Note: This is a partial preview. To download this presentation, visit:
https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations]
Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
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As an Army veteran dedicated to lifelong learning, I bring a disciplined, strategic mindset to my pursuits. I am constantly expanding my knowledge to innovate and lead effectively. My journey is driven by a commitment to excellence, and to make a meaningful impact in the world.
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Stay ahead of the curve with our premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions. Our expert developers utilize MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js to create modern and responsive web applications. Trust us for cutting-edge solutions that drive your business growth and success.
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Discover the innovative and creative projects that highlight my journey throu...dylandmeas
Discover the innovative and creative projects that highlight my journey through Full Sail University. Below, you’ll find a collection of my work showcasing my skills and expertise in digital marketing, event planning, and media production.
Building Your Employer Brand with Social MediaLuanWise
Presented at The Global HR Summit, 6th June 2024
In this keynote, Luan Wise will provide invaluable insights to elevate your employer brand on social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. You'll learn how compelling content can authentically showcase your company culture, values, and employee experiences to support your talent acquisition and retention objectives. Additionally, you'll understand the power of employee advocacy to amplify reach and engagement – helping to position your organization as an employer of choice in today's competitive talent landscape.
The world of search engine optimization (SEO) is buzzing with discussions after Google confirmed that around 2,500 leaked internal documents related to its Search feature are indeed authentic. The revelation has sparked significant concerns within the SEO community. The leaked documents were initially reported by SEO experts Rand Fishkin and Mike King, igniting widespread analysis and discourse. For More Info:- https://news.arihantwebtech.com/search-disrupted-googles-leaked-documents-rock-the-seo-world/
Top mailing list providers in the USA.pptxJeremyPeirce1
Discover the top mailing list providers in the USA, offering targeted lists, segmentation, and analytics to optimize your marketing campaigns and drive engagement.
LA HUG - Video Testimonials with Chynna Morgan - June 2024Lital Barkan
Have you ever heard that user-generated content or video testimonials can take your brand to the next level? We will explore how you can effectively use video testimonials to leverage and boost your sales, content strategy, and increase your CRM data.🤯
We will dig deeper into:
1. How to capture video testimonials that convert from your audience 🎥
2. How to leverage your testimonials to boost your sales 💲
3. How you can capture more CRM data to understand your audience better through video testimonials. 📊
Don Duval: Skolkovo Smart City Strategy - Building an Innovation Smart City in Russia
1. Building Canada’s next generation of
growth companies
Don Duval, Vice President, MaRS
April 2012
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2. MaRS is a non-profit innovation centre connecting science,
technology and social entrepreneurs with business skills,
networks and capital
MaRS helps to create successful global
Mission businesses from Canada s science and
technology
Who we Early stage science and technology ventures
Serve and innovative social purpose businesses
Measure of
Job and wealth creation for the economy
Success
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3. How do we
Compete?
At an average of only 3.3 people
per square km, Canada has one of
the lowest population densities in
the world.
4. Our hub cities are
Isolated
Edmonton
Calgary
Vancouver Saskatoon
Québec City
Halifax
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Montréal
Waterloo
London Hamilton
Toronto 4
5. As part of the Ontario Network of Excellence MaRS acts as
Toronto’s Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) while delivering key
programs such as the Investment Accelerator Fund, SiG at
MaRS and the Business Accelerator Program
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8. Discovery District Financial District Creative & Arts District
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
Royal Conservatory of Music
Royal Ontario Museum
Women’s College
University of Toronto
The MaRS Centre
UHN Toronto General
UHN Princess Margaret Hospital for Sick children
Mount Sinai
Ryerson
Toronto Rehab
University
Art Gallery of Ontario
TIFF & OCAD
Four Seasons Centre
Financial District
Entertainment District
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9. Universities Proof of
Principle Grants
Research
Hospitals Pre-Seed Funds
Individual Angels
Scientists
Philanthropists
Generating
Inventors
VCs
Purposeful Banks
Collisions
Individual Service Providers
Entrepreneurs
Government
Incubator
Companies Industry Associations
Regional Innovation
Small/Medium
Organizations
Sized Business
Large Sector-based
Corporations Organizations
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12. ¨ A professionally managed, business accelerator platform as a
single point of entry for industry partners and investors
¨ Funding of MaRS Innovation and distribution of revenues are
based upon an agreed upon formula amongst all member
institutions
¨ Currently trending with greater than 300 disclosures per
year, approximately 70% of which are life sciences, medical
device, or healthcare IT sectors
¨ Cash contributions from member institutions are based pro-
rata on the annual research budget for each institution
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13. Licensing & Industry
Co-development !
Start-ups!
Single Commercialization Business Accelerator
Storefront for Toronto’s for Ontario’s Emerging
Academic Institutions Companies
Member Institutions! Entrepreneurs from
across Ontario and
the country!
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15. Business
Advice Education Access
and and Insight to Capital
Mentorship
Networks, Talent, Customers and Partners!
Programs for High Growth Ventures, Policy Initiatives, and Special Projects !
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16. Memory at Work
Information Technology,
Communication and Entertainment
46%!
Computational & Informational!
Materials and Digital Multi-Media!
Advanced Manufacturing Hardware!
Healthcare IT!
3%! Online!
Software!
Telecommunications!
Wireless!
Life Sciences
and Healthcare
17%!
Agriculture, Foods &Natural Products!
Diagnostics &Imaging!
Healthcare & Related Industries!
Medical Devices!
Social Purpose
Therapeutics!
!
16%!
Aboriginal!
Arts / Culture!
Cleantech Education!
Environment!
18%! Healthcare!
Housing!
Energy! International Development!
Environmental! Social Services!
Project Development! Social Technology!
!
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17. MaRS Advisory
Services
Full - Time Part - Time Volunteers Internship Corporate
A single, integrated pool of advisors
offering free consultative services to an
array of emerging ventures
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19. In-Person Programming!
q Practical, hands-on education – for
entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs!
q In Person and Online!
q Integrated curriculum!
Entrepreneurship 101 !
MaRS Best Practices !
MaRS Market Insights !
MaRS Global Leadership
MaRS Capital Series !
Entrepreneur’s Toolkit Workshops
MaRS Peer to Peer Networks!
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21. Library System!
+
>22 Databases!
Industry Specific Vendors! Multi-Industry Vendors! Vendor Aggregator!
IDC! Lux Research! Frost & Sullivan! Datamonitor! Dialog pro!
Forrester! Thomson Pharma! Business insights! VC reporter! Market Research!
Gartner! MedTrack! Delphion! Venture Xpert! Factiva!
! !
=
MaRS offers free market research (>$1.5M per month)
to entrepreneurs and small companies!
Life Sciences / Healthcare! Cleantech! ICE! Social Businesses!
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22. Market Research, Asset Maps and Industry Reports!
Expecting the Unexpected
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE ASSET MAP
AN ANALYSIS OF ONTARIO’S R&D EXCELLENCE AND COMMERCIALIZATION CAPACITY
NEUROSCIENCE INDUSTRY BRIEFING
A REVIEW OF ONTARIO’S R&D EXCELLENCE WITH A FOCUS ON AGING
A Bright Green Future
CLEANTECH ASSET MAP
AN ANALYSIS OF THE CONVERGENCE OF TECHNOLOGY, POLICY AND CAPITAL IN ONTARIO
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23. • Investment Accelerator Fund provides seed
investment to promising, emerging technology
companies throughout Ontario!
• MaRS Cleantech Fund, early stage seed capital
to emerging cleantech ventures!
• MaRS Angels, VC Forums, and Corporate
Venture events present investment ready deals
to investors !
• Engagement with domestic and international
corporates, partners, and talent to connect MaRS
clients to target connections and customers!
• Support for accessing public sector innovation 23
programs!
25. The integrated and collaborative nature of our “clubhouse”…
everything under one roof!
• Incubator and Leasing Facility Multiple players
• Conference Centre aligned to the
• Education Institute innovation,
• Entrepreneurial “Clubhouse” commercialization
• Thought Leadership and Think Tank and
• Capital and Talent entrepreneurial
• Research Centre / Sandbox ecosystem
• Business Development working together
• Entrepreneurial Service office to expedite
• Consolidated Tech Transfer Office economic and
• Networking and Latest Trends social prosperity
• …and more!
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27. Impact!
Real Estate Services ! Ecosystem Development!
Office & Laboratory Facilities | MaRS Incubator ! Strategic Partnerships | Stakeholder Support!
MaRS Collaboration Centre l ! IT/AV Services! Community Programs |! Awards & Recognition!
MaRS Centre Development ! Talent & Knowledge Management !
Public Policy !
Business Services!
IP Development |! Market Intelligence |! Capital & Investment!
MaRS Advisory |! Entrepreneurship Education!
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