Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business

05/05/2026

At the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, MBET students apply structured frameworks to turn experience into disciplined venture building.

For Joshua Olonade, this meant integrating validation, customer discovery, and market insight into every stage of his process, strengthening both his decision-making and confidence as a founder.

Through the program’s hands-on learning, direct faculty feedback, and collaborative community, Joshua advanced BaseLeaf, a SaaS platform simplifying immigration for high achievers.

"The bigger shift, however, has been internal. It shows up in how confidently I move. I make better decisions because I have the right tools to make them with, and I lean on those tools especially when the call is uncomfortable."

Read Joshua's full blog on our website. Link in bio.

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Ewan, our very own Honorary MBET grad! 🎓

From study sessions to morale boosts, you’ve been an essential part of the MBET community.

Your tail wags, well-timed visits, and expert-level charm earned you a Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Treat-nology (MBET)!

As you head off to your next adventure with your new family, just know you’ve left a lasting paw print here. 🐾

We’ll miss our Chief Morale Officer more than words (or treats) can say.

Stay pawsome, Ewan. Sniff you later 💛

04/29/2026

Applications for the part-time Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology are still open for Fall 2026!

Advance your entrepreneurial skills without stepping away from your career.

Learn from industry leaders, work alongside experienced mentors, and apply what you learn immediately - whether in your organization or your own venture.

Designed for working professionals. Delivered in a flexible, in-person weekend session format.

Start building what’s next. Link in bio for application details.

04/27/2026

"I came into MBET with an idea I believed in, but what I really needed was clarity on how to turn it into something that could scale.

Through the feedback, frameworks, and conversations in the program, it became clear that my original direction needed to change. That led to a major pivot. FlashApply evolved from a B2C product into a B2B platform focused on candidate presentation and hiring workflows for staffing agencies. We are now in the process of closing our first two B2B customers, which has been strong early validation of the new direction.

MBET gave me what I could not have gotten building alone: structured frameworks, sharp feedback, and a community that consistently pushed me to validate my assumptions with real customers. FlashApply is stronger because of it."

-Simon Peter Damian, MBET ‘26

04/27/2026

Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) student Andres Toro shares his journey from Cali to Waterloo, shaped by diverse experiences across sectors and countries.

Drawn to entrepreneurship as a tool for meaningful change, he is focused on building ventures at the intersection of sustainability, social impact, and viable business. Currently, he is exploring solutions in affordable and transitional housing.

Through the MBET program, he has strengthened his ability to test ideas rigorously while embracing uncertainty as part of the process, all within a diverse community that challenges assumptions and sharpens thinking.

Read the full blog on our website - link in bio.

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Last week, Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) students took part in an immersive learning experience in San Francisco.

From sessions with AWS on scaling technology infrastructure, to conversations on international expansion with a Trade Commissioner, to a behind-the-scenes look at venture-building at Studio 45, students gained practical insights to support their ventures. A Founder Roundtable and Stanford LaunchPad session added candid perspectives on building and growing innovation-driven companies.

Beyond the sessions, the experience was grounded in connection. Students engaged with founders, advisors, and ecosystem partners, building relationships that extend well beyond the trip.

This experience reflects MBET’s commitment to experiential learning and global entrepreneurship, equipping students with the insights and networks needed to move their ventures forward.

Full blog on our website.

04/21/2026

From engineer to innovator

William Paskar graduated from the University of Waterloo with a mechanical engineering degree, but knew he wanted to go beyond building technology to shaping how it creates value.

Through the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, he developed the skills to bridge that gap.

Today, as Senior Manager, Enterprise Systems Engineering at Metrolinx, he leads technology strategy for major transit initiatives across the region.

"MBET gave me credibility to move from a purely technical role into a business role. It helped position me as someone who could lead both technology and business conversations."

Read how MBET helped Will build a career at the intersection of technology and business: link in bio

03/13/2026

When Krishnapriya PS chose the Master of Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology (MBET) program at the Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, she wanted more than a traditional degree, she wanted to build.

Today, she’s a product manager, coach, and author helping founders and early-career product professionals bring clarity to the chaos of building new products.

MBET’s interdisciplinary structure gave her fluency across functions, the ability to speak the language of engineers, executives, finance teams, and customers alike. “You learn how to balance user needs and business needs,” she says. “That multi-stakeholder perspective is exactly what product managers do every day.”

Read the full alumni impact story: link in bio.

03/12/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the BET 580 Consulting Pitch Competition!

In Professor Chris Holt’s consulting course, 12 teams developed and pitched consulting projects, applying the frameworks, analytical tools, and client engagement strategies used by professional consultants.

After an impressive set of presentations, the class selected the top three teams:

🥇 First Place: NetCity Consulting
Pictured: Agam Soni, Alexis Bader, Andrew Fata, Dhruv Shah

🥈 Second Place: Pink Tie Consulting
Pictured: Kashish Arora, Mathurshan Nadarajar

🥉 Third Place: KJI Public Sector Consulting
Pictured: Ishman Mann, Jaden Noronha, Jake Barker, Kainat Bhatti

BET 580 gives students a practical, in-depth look at the management consulting profession. Throughout the course, students explore how consulting firms operate, how consultants diagnose complex business challenges, manage client relationships, and deliver high-impact recommendations.

Congratulations to all the teams who participated and showcased their consulting talent!