Queen's Venture Capital

03/13/2018

On March 14th the "Print Our Home" team is coming to Kingston to share ideas with you about 3D printing, ecological and sustainable housing, technology, new materials, and so much more! We would like to use this opportunity to connect them with anyone who is interested in any aspect of the project. They will be pitching for ten minutes with time for questions and open conversations after.
More information about the team can be found on their website and event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/774926606031580/

The event is from 4pm-6pm in Goodes 302

Accueil Bienvenue à Print our Home. Pour que les maisons soient durables, belles et accessibles. Nous sommes une coopérative de travailleurs qui rassemble une équipe afin de bâtir une machine pour imprimer des maisons, à part entière, avec divers matériaux. La machine ainsi que le logiciel se...

02/21/2018

Was one of your New Years resolutions to read more? Check out this list put together by Influence Digest to help you achieve that goal!

These are the top 30 best startup books for entrepreneurs to read in 2018:

After research and analysis, we have found the 30 best startup books for those in the field of entrepreneurship and business.

02/20/2018

They say "Necessity is the mother of invention."

$30 used to be able to buy one doctor all their medical supplies in a developing nation - today it can cost as much as $3500 for the same equipment.

With the goal of bringing the message of sustainable change to as many as possible, you'll be able to enjoy 5 captivating speakers, 2 engaging workshops, compete in an innovative case competition for the opportunity to win $1000 towards the continuation of your design project!

All for just the low price of $30!
Please join us on March 10th and 11th with the application below:

The Global Biomedical Design Conference aims to target health related topics on a global scale. Personal comfort and quality of life impact everyone across the globe on a daily basis. This is why the GBDC has decided to aim its focus on the overall quality of life in countries where access to resour...

02/05/2018

Queen's Alumni Natu Myers has published his book "Football, Coding, and Startups". This free, concise, and inspirational book draws powerful applicable illustrations from his experiences of when he was student-athlete at Queen's who fell in love with the idea of entrepreneurship!

Featured by Influence Digest, Queen's Gazette, and Tech Crunch, Natu is sharing a wealth of experience you don't want to miss out on.

Natu Myers, a Queen's University computing alumni and football student athlete has a free eBook showcasing his experiences and inspirations in entrepreneurship.

02/02/2018

Over the past decade, the capabilities of Robo-Advisors have rapidly expanded to open a path for many different demographics to invest in the financial markets. For a cursory look at the rise of passive investment management and an insider’s perspective on Robo-Advisors, please read the first QVC Magazine post! Thank you Sean, Aasif, Bronwyn, and William for your research and analysis.

An Insider’s Perspective in Robo-Advisors

01/08/2018

We hope everyone had a relaxing winter break! This semester, Queen's Venture Capital is excited to announce that we are opening up our consulting service to any student entrepreneur at Queen's! Our team comprises of students that have worked for Venture Capital firms, leading technology startups, Fortune 500 companies and more. We pair you up with our expert consultants, and also leverage our connections in the industry to make sure you receive the advice you need for your business to thrive.

The Google Form application link can be found below and shouldn't take longer than 5 minutes to complete! It also contains more information on our selection process and what to expect from our services. There is no due date, however we recommend filling it out ASAP in order to avoid waiting for a meeting time (super short application!)

Apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/k58SGLNUNPaWcJcC3

We encourage every student entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur to apply. We will meet with every applicant initially, and then decide which businesses to add to our portfolio. Even if you just have an idea that isn’t a startup yet, we will schedule a one-off meeting with you to offer feedback.

Also, feel free to check out our website, www.queensvc.ca

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our co-chairs, Irshaad Patel and Samantha Wong.

Queen's Venture Capital is excited to announce the opening of our Consulting service for student entrepreneurs at Queen's University! How it works: Every serious applicant that fills out this form will receive an introductory meeting with 1-3 members of our team. After evaluating your business and y...

12/08/2017

Hyla and Adrien are two talented entrepreneurs who are on a mission to provide swimwear that allows women to feel comfortable in their body and outfits.

12/01/2017

Hey guys! The QGIC Delegate application closes tonight at 11:55pm. Get your application in so you don't miss this awesome opportunity! The conference focuses on using AI to tackle global issues and provides a great avenue for networking with established industry professionals. Additionally, the event hosts a speaker's panel Q&A that can shed light on the AI industry as well as innovation in general. To top it all off there will be a case competition! You know you don't want to miss this!

The Queen's Global Innovation Conference (QGIC) Executive Commitee is excited to release delegate applications for our 9th annual conference. QGIC 2018 will be held from January 19th to 21st at the 4 Points Sheraton Hotel in Kingston, Ontario.We are looking for delegates with a keen interest in entr...

10/06/2017

Applications to join the executive team for Queen's Venture Capital CLOSE TONIGHT at 11:59PM! If you're interested in Venture Capital, Technology Startups, and Entrepreneurship, this 10 minute application is the perfect thing to hammer out on your drive home for Thanksgiving.

We're hiring across many types of roles (Analysts, Marketing, Sponsorship & more)! This is a great way to get functional work experience and open the door to some of the most exciting industries of today.

If you have any questions, feel free to message this year's co-chairs:

Irshaad Patel - [email protected]
Samantha Wong - [email protected]

Application Link:

10/02/2017

Queen’s Venture Capital is excited to announce our fall executive team hiring!

If you’re interested in working one day within the most exciting technology industries of today, or plan on starting your own startup, we highly recommend you apply. We have many positions open (Analysts, Marketing, Sponsorship - and more)! You will gain highly relevant knowledge, skills, and industry connections.

Fill out the short application today, it shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes! Applications are due October 6, 2017 11:59PM.

If you have any questions, feel free to message this year's co-chairs:

Irshaad Patel - [email protected]
Samantha Wong - [email protected]

Application Link:

02/27/2016

7 DAYS until Canada's Student Startup of the Year Event Hosted by QVCC!! Get excited!!

02/23/2016

12 Days until Canada's Student Startup of the Year Event Hosted by QVCC!!!