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March 11, 2019

Felesky and Pitts: Solving Canada’s fintech talent gap

Financial technology is the next great disruptor in the global economy, and yet Canada’s fintech enterprises face a distressing talent gap.

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February 27, 2019

“AI and the wave of mass innovation”: Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec partners with Microsoft

Microsoft Canada has partnered with the DeGroote School of Business for the 13th season of Canada's Next Top Ad Exec.

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February 5, 2019

DeGroote intern students big winners in Google contest

Two DeGroote intern students announced as big winners during the World Economic Forum as part of a recent contest for Google

May 2, 2018

Show me, don’t tell me: Why some franchisors are more open about their financial performance

Companies that disclose financial reports to a prospective franchisee are often a high-quality investment, DeGroote researchers have found.

March 9, 2018

The power of points: Alina Nastasoiu says some consumers value loyalty points more than regular currency

Nastasoiu: “I think this speaks to ... our strong desire to keep our options open.”

Chris Bondarenko
May 23, 2017

Digital disruptors: DeGroote alumni are shaking up the establishment

No industry is immune to digital transformation. Three DeGroote alumni share insights and experiences from our shifting economic landscape.

August 12, 2015

Fiona McBride, BCom ’84: Destined for New York

Read about Fiona McBride in part one of a series of profiles of McMaster alumni in New York City by Gordon Pitts.

June 5, 2015

Michael Forsyth: Experiential learning leads to post-graduation success

2014 valedictorian Michael Forsyth, B.Com. ’14, credits her time at DeGroote for her successful transition into the business world.

November 28, 2014

Bruce Miller: From pet food to people food, a marketer’s journey to burger central

MBA Alumnus Bruce Miller's marketing career has taken him from a pro sports league to pet food, and eventually co-owner of a burger chain.