Are you an entrepreneur navigating complex business decisions? Scaling your startup comes with unique hurdles, from market entry and growth strategies to competitive analysis and operational planning. What if you could access expert, research-backed consulting support to tackle these head-on, completely FREE of charge?

Innovation Factory is partnering with Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis School of Business & Economics to bring you an essential information session on their MBA Consulting Program. This program offers startups and scale-ups in our region the unique opportunity to receive FREE consulting services from talented Lazaridis MBA students.

It’s like adding a dedicated, expert consulting team to your startup –  guided by experienced faculty, with organizations like yours to provide fresh perspectives and actionable recommendations on real-world business challenges.

What you’ll learn

• Innovative Strategies: Learn how Lazaridis MBA students provide tailored, research-backed insights to address your specific business needs.
• A Structured & Supported Process: Understand the consulting engagement model, timeline, and the support you’ll receive from both the student team and Lazaridis faculty.
• Real Impact, Zero Financial Cost: Discover how to leverage over 1,000 hours of dedicated consulting support from top MBA talent, focused entirely on helping your business succeed.

This is an incredible resource for entrepreneurs looking for fresh perspectives and detailed analysis on critical business functions like:

• Developing robust business and strategic plans
• Crafting effective market entry and go-to-market strategies
• Conducting thorough competitive and industry analysis
• Creating impactful marketing and communications plans
• Assessing feasibility and identifying opportunities
• Planning for sustainable growth and expansion

Work with Lazaridis MBA Students

In the Lazaridis Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, we immerse students into business on day one by teaching the fundamentals of all aspects of management from marketing to accounting to organizational behaviour.

In addition to benefitting our MBA students, these partnerships can provide your organization with top quality consulting, support and recommendations based on the most current industry and academic trends. Students enter the program with a wide range of experience and understanding across industries and learn about the core business fundamentals required across organizations.

Put their skills and knowledge to use for your organization and let us help you solve a current issue for your company. Join us to find out how!