In this workshop, you'll learn how venture capitalists (VCs) typically value an early-stage innovation-driven venture. To do that we'll go through and give examples on how to forecast sales and how to set pricing, how to forecast expenses and how to figure out the amount of capital needed to finance your business. We'll also explore some of the more common sources of cash from both public institutions and private organisations.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 16:00to17:30
Monday, December 1, 2025 10:30to11:00
Stay on track with a 30min 鈥減lan your week鈥� session on Monday mornings. Meet with a group of peers to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (mostly importantly) take the pressure off!
Monday, December 1, 2025 10:00to15:00
Interested in creating an Individual Development Plan for yourself but not sure where to start? Join us for a one-day IDP writing retreat - lunch is provided for registered participants.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 11:30to12:30
The Planning with Purpose information session is an introduction to the Individual Development Plan (IDP) at McGill. This session covers the process and building blocks of creating a meaningful IDP and setting goals in grad school.
Thursday, December 4, 2025 13:00to14:00
This workshop teaches participants how to balance confidence and professionalism with dynamic physical and vocal presence. Specifically, participants will learn the importance of gestures and vocal variety; as well as how to use physical space, naming and props.
Friday, December 5, 2025 09:00to13:30
FOR PHD STUDENTS IN THE FACULTY OF ARTS
Friday, December 5, 2025 14:00to16:00
Come join us in this hands-on crafty workshop where you will brainstorm an IDP vision statement and use collaging to make a vision board. Workshop goers will have the opportunity to digitally or physically collage to make a vision board to stay on track with their goals!
Monday, December 8, 2025 10:30to11:00
Stay on track with a 30min 鈥減lan your week鈥� session on Monday mornings. Meet with a group of peers to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (mostly importantly) take the pressure off!
Monday, December 8, 2025 12:00to13:00
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December 8 - 11, 12pm - 1pm (online)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 12:00to13:00
Want to be able to explain your research to your family and friends? Need a quick elevator pitch on what impact your research will have? The 3 Minute Thesis / Ma Th猫se en 180 Secondes competition is for you!
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 12:00to13:00
December 8 - 11, 12pm - 1pm (online)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 16:00to17:30
Now that you have a grasp on how much money you need, this workshop will focus on the "deal". You'll learn what a venture capital fund is, its structure and how they operate, and what venture capitalists (VCs) look for in an early-stage innovation-driven venture.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 12:00to13:00
December 8 - 11, 12pm - 1pm (online)
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 13:00to14:00
This workshop dives deeply into how to practice more effectively and how to get better feedback for your presentation while you prepare. We鈥檒l review why watching a video of yourself is so painful for most people and how to work around the feeling to make the most of this tool for self-review.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 14:00to14:30
December 10, 2pm - 2:30pm (online)
Are you completing a master鈥檚 degree to help you change career fields?