ICUE’s New Look

[Translate] This week the International Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (iCUE) launched its new branding and website. The new website not only contains information about iCUE and its more than 17 member organizations, but it also features an interactive World Map, a Global Events Calendar, a video...

Every Entrepreneur Should Have a Mentor

[Translate] I am often asked by NACUE Fellows and younger colleagues to provide advice about how to start their first venture and always near the top of my list is – to surround yourself with experienced, well-networked and supportive mentors. Notice the plural – mentorS. No one person will be able...

Lennox First Canadian to Win the Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion

[Translate] OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE – Today, the 85th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth saw the announcement of Ottawa entrepreneur, Victoria Lennox, 27, as the first Canadian and one of the youngest recipients of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion for 2011. The awards are made each year by The...

Standards, Lock-ins & Critical Mass

[Translate] As those who know me are aware, I love building networks – particularly enterprise support and promotion networks. While building an enterprise network is no easy task, I am frequently asked by those in the process of building such networks, how they can be sustained and grown beyond the...

Global Roundtable Meeting & Ministerial Reception

[Translate] On April 26th, 2011, I will be chairing a meeting that brings together the leaders of national youth entrepreneurship organisations from across the world. Convening at the Canadian High Commission in London, UK, the 2nd Annual International Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (ICUE)...