Securing venture funding can be make-or-break for a startup, but less than 3% of pitches are successful....so what is the secret to hitting a funding home run? UBC Sauder's Dean Darren Dahl and co-authors share 4 of them (via Harvard Business Review) bit.ly/4fFfzZw

Roughly half the world’s population identifies as female, and yet many businesses rely almost entirely on male ideas. Is gender bias stifling innovation and cutting into profits? A new essay from Dr. Angèle Beausoleil aims to spark change. Read more: bit.ly/3UxUc2y

For UBC PMBA student Njamba Koffi, studying abroad in Taiwan meant kindness at every turn—from strangers to classmates. He gained global business insights in class & explored culture, nature, and people outside of it. “Taiwan left me wanting more.” 💫

UBC Sauder MBA alum Daniel Cruz joined alumni from around the world at Oxford to explore leadership through the GNAM alumni pilot. From silent leaders to AI’s limits, read what stayed with him: bit.ly/423TIVV

The Finance Division recently hosted Julien Hugonnier (EPFL) for a series of lectures on the economics of over-the-counter (OTC) markets. His lectures explored liquidity, search frictions, and price formation, presenting state-of-the-art work in this important area of finance.

UBC Sauder MBA student Natalia Gutierrez spent her summer as an Energy Consultant Intern at S&P Global, exploring the role of minerals in powering the AI era. From supply-demand analysis to global collaborations, she gained insights at the intersection of energy & climate. ⚡🌍

China recently announced tariffs on Canadian canola seeds. Should Canada escalate the trade war, or is there an alternative that will be of far greater benefit to the Canadian economy? Associate prof Werner Antweiler explores in his latest blog. bit.ly/4nbTVOY

Our graduate students kicked off the year with new connections, fresh perspectives, and lots of campus energy. From orientations to community-building, Opening Week set the tone for an exciting journey ahead. #ProgramOpening2025 #UBCSauder #OpeningWeek pic.x.com/COZhDeNzCc

After moving from Nigeria to Vancouver, Paschal Okwundu turned his UBC Sauder MBA into the launchpad for Binta Financial, a fintech reshaping global credit access. Read his Q&A: bit.ly/4paVb6O

The UBC PMBA professional residencies not only accelerate business knowledge—they build powerful networks and challenge perspectives. Discover more about how residencies shape careers: bit.ly/46r5YBm

From navigating workplace challenges to making big career transitions — the Montalbano Mentorship Program has helped UBC Sauder students and alumni find their stride during pivotal moments. bit.ly/4po7IE7 #Mentorship

Five internships. Three languages. One Microsoft career. Read how Yui Mikuriya turned her UBC Sauder Co-op experiences into a role as Technology Strategist at Microsoft: bit.ly/4pvCf2R

The UBC PMBA is rooted in Vancouver but opens doors worldwide—like studying at Yale 🌍. Yvonne & Elena joined peers from 16 countries through the Global Network for Advanced Management, bringing insights back to their careers. Apply by Sept 23! bit.ly/4n5adcZ

AI may be rapidly changing e-commerce, but according to a new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business, human beings still rule the day when it comes to selling products online through livestreams, at least for now. Read more: bit.ly/4nawm9C

From moving across the world to co-founding UBC’s first student-led marketing agency, UBC BCom alumna Bernice Favis shares her top tips for international students to make the most of their UBC Sauder experience. Read more: bit.ly/3Ka8vbJ

Homecoming 2025, you did not disappoint! 💚 From the lively marketplace to Pie-a-Prof, the day was full of laughter, energy, and new memories. It was so great seeing alumni, students, and friends all come together to celebrate what makes the UBC Sauder community so special.

From India to Vancouver, UBC Sauder BCom alum Shreyansh Manchanda is serving up success with CaterDash, a startup which has catered for for Microsoft, EY and Amazon. Read his success story: bit.ly/42PYxT6

Pedro Cortina Romo used the UBC Sauder MBA to expand his global outlook and accelerate his career. He is now VP, Business Manager in Global Corporate Banking at J.P. Morgan in Mexico City. Read his Q&A: bit.ly/3IWGnbH

UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon (Benoit-Antoine Bacon) introduces UBC's Strategic Directions 2025–2030, a roadmap that builds on the university’s existing strengths and introduces seven new directions to elevate its global impact for world-class teaching, learning

After four years in finance, curiosity about AI led Kook Han to explore a new career path. Read how the UBC MBAN helped him pivot into data science and machine learning: bit.ly/4mMu2EI