Night of Excellence: Entrepreneurs Shine with Nav Bhatia’s Inspiring Message
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In preparation for the upcoming Longo Family Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) video pitch competition and the BMO Launch Me Live Pitch Competition, aspiring entrepreneurs took to the stage to hone their presentation skills at the 'Night of Excellence'. With just one minute to pitch their business ideas, the event was filled with excitement, creativity, and even a surprise splits performance from one enthusiastic contestant!
The evening culminated with an inspiring keynote from Nav Bhatia, the renowned Raptors Superfan, who shared his journey of business success. Nav emphasized the importance of hard work, an entrepreneurial mindset, and resilience in the face of adversity and discrimination. His motivational message left a lasting impression on the students, encouraging them to give their best in the upcoming competitions.
Thank you to Alvina Cassiani, Senior Dean of the Longo Faculty of Business, and Aashna Manocha, a winner of the 2024 BMO Launch Me Live Pitch Competition for acting as judges and providing feedback to the entrepreneurs.
Congratulations to the winners of the Night of Excellence:
- Best Overall Pitch: Amber May Stiles
- Longo Family BYOB Runner-Up: Sharfaa Zaib
- BMO Launch Me Runner-Up: Elisha Sinclair-Russell
Best of luck to all participants competing in the upcoming Longo Family BYOB and BMO Launch Me pitch competitions!
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