Startup Grind Montreal

Startup Grind Montreal Hosts Claude Théorêt (Nexalogy Environics)

April 17, 2014 · 6:00 PM
McGill University, Frank Dawson Adams Room 5

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Claude Théorêt, Nexalogy Environics

Claude Théoret is the CEO and founder of Nexalogy.

Claude Théoret is an astrophysicist with expertise in the management of innovation. One of the founding members of McGill University’s astronomy department, Claude was ranked first in the astronomy and astrophysics postdoctoral fellowship competition in Québec. He conducted his postdoctoral research at the Collège de France as a member of the prestigious HESS Collaboration. After teaching as a professor of physics and statistics at the American University in Paris, Claude focused his analytical expertise on Co-Word Analysis, Actor Network Theory and their practical applications. Claude has co-authored two papers in Nature, one in Science and his work on the mapping of the Nanotechnology community has been published twice.

Agenda

6:00 Networking and Food
7:00 Fireside Chat
8:00 Networking

Hosted By Rami Sayar, Montreal Chapter Director

Rami Sayar is a computer engineering graduate from McGill University. He has been active in the fields of software engineering and design. While pursuing his studies, he has worked for hot startups in Silicon Valley and for Fortune 500 giants. Rami is a frequent speaker in the Montreal circuit. His latest accomplishment was speaking at TEDxHEC where he conducted a live experiment of large scale democratic collaboration with the crowd. At the end of the day, Rami is prevented from sleeping by his curiosity for experimentation, his insistence on shipping high quality code and helping startups survive the grind. Follow him on twitter.
Email: [masked] | Twitter: @ramisayar

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McGill University: Innovations Catalyst in Engineering has a mission to build and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships between the Faculty of Engineering and companies worldwide, to increase engagement between the Faculty of Engineering and industry, to support, promote, and accelerate the commercialization of McGill inventions and to inspire and encourage entrepreneurship through funding, education, and networking.

Launched in 2008, MTL NewTech gathers the Montreal startup ecosystem in a series of monthly events of startup demos, networking, and as well insightful discussions. With over 80+ events, 250 startups featured, it's one of Montréal's longest running community events, thanks to its partners such as SDEVM, iNovia, Fasken Martineau, as well as community partners such as MTL Girl Geeks, Notman House and many others. In 2014, MTL NewTech is looking to reach out to more Montrealers and inspire & educate them on startup opportunities.

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What is Startup Grind?

Startup Grind is a global startup community designed to educate, inspire, and connect entrepreneurs. We host monthly events in more than 50 cities and 20 countries featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share personal stories and lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Our monthly fireside chat interviews, startup mixers and annual conferences provide ample opportunities to connect with amazing startups and the people behind them, tap into a strong support network, form meaningful connections and gain inspiration for the startup journey ahead. For more information visit StartupGrind.com or follow us on twitter @StartupGrind.