Western Founders Network

This year, we are excited to announce that TCC is sponsored by our lead sponsor IBM, as well as Wealthsimple and the Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship. 💼‼️

IBM is a multinational technology company that offers its various technologies to solve business problems for businesses all over the world. At TCC, you’ll have the opportunity to integrate these technologies into your solution to further ground your solutions in the real world. 🌐💻

Wealthsimple is a Canadian online investment management service, with over C$30 billion in assets under management. Trusted by millions of Canadians, it has grown to become a leader in the financial technology space. 🏦🤝

Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, powered by Ivey, seeks to champion a culture of entrepreneurship that is truly diverse, inclusive, and deeply original by supporting all Western faculty and students. 🚀🤩

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to speak to bright minds from the top business and technology organizations in the world! 🧑‍💻🫵

🚨REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

🌎 Pitch the Future is back with an amazing opportunity! Join our case competition to learn about innovative business strategies surrounding new and emerging tech (no tech experience required). Don’t miss out!
The event will be over 2 days, online AND in-person!

🗓️Event Dates:
📍Online: Nov 25th (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
📍In person: Nov 26th @ Thames Hall (9:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

🚀With workshops, guest speakers, and a unique case study, you’ll learn and apply your knowledge over two exciting days! 💼

⏰Registration Deadline: Nov 15th
🔗Links to register can be found in our bio!
Join us in PITCHING THE FUTURE! 🤩

👀 HAVE YOU HEARD 👀

Career Coffee Chats are back ☕️

It’s the perfect opportunity to meet upper year students and industry professionals in various capacities, from renowned companies like Microsoft, KPMG, and RBC, to entrepreneurs building their own companies.

Got questions about Product Management ⚙️, Consulting 🧳, Finance 💸, Startups 💡, and Software Engineering 💻?

Join this intimate networking experience NOW!!
Apply through the LinkTree in our bio.

📌SAVE THE DATE📌

Didn’t get a chance to attend the summer dinners OR just want to learn MORE about WFN👀

Come out to FOUNDERS LAUNCH🚀 where you can network with our VP’s, learn more about WFN, and get your FREE headshots taken at the Ivey Building!

📸Headshots will be first-come-first-serve. No registration is required to attend the event.

🗓Date & Time: Monday September 25 at 4PM-5PM
📍Location: Ivey Business School, 1st floor & Courtyard
👔Dress: Business casual is encouraged

What a great way to kick off the year! We can’t wait to see you there!

WE HAVE EXTENDED REGISTRATIONS⏳

Hurry and sign up for PTF while you still can. Only 12 hours left until registration closes‼️

🥇First place team wins $400
🥈Second place team wins $200
🥉Third place team wins $100
And an ADDITIONAL first year prize of $100🏆

DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR CHANCE TO COMPETE🚀

Applications end March 31st at 12PM⏱️⏱️

24 HOURS LEFT TO APPLY FOR PTF‼️

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to connect with representatives from companies like Deloitte, TikTok, BCG, CIBC, Accenture, and OliverWyman 🌎

Win over $800 in prizes with an additional prize for the BEST FIRST YEAR TEAM 💥🏅

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR⁉️APPLY NOW🚀 TIME IS TICKING⏳

We are extremely excited to announce our PTF sponsor: DELOITTE‼️‼️

Not only will Deloitte be at PTF but we will have representatives coming in from TikTok, BCG, Accenture, CIBC, and OliverWyman 🚀⭐️

We have over $800 in prizes with an additional prize for the BEST FIRST YEAR TEAM🏅

🗓️DON’T MISS OUT! Applications close on March 30th. Links to register can be found in our bio

🚨GET READY FOR PTF🚀🚀

Take a look at what some past competitors had to say about their experience with PTF‼️

⭐️Over $800 in prizes
⭐️Workshops and networking with industry professionals
⭐️Case exploring the intersection between business and new and innovative technology

🗓️APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 30TH. Register now with the links in our bio 🚀🚀

‼️PITCH THE FUTURE IS BACK‼️

🚨DON’T MISS OUT on this amazing opportunity to pitch an innovative business strategy surrounding new and emerging tech at a competition with over $800 in prizes 🌎

With workshops and guest speakers over the course of two days, learn while applying your knowledge to our unique case 🧳

🗓️Applications close on March 30th. Links to register can be found in our bio

⏳24 HOURS LEFT⏳

Take a look at what Lesley has to say about her experience interning at a startup, Greencube, last summer!

This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for the Elevate Career Fair to learn about our 16 startup partners and interview for 20+ summer internship opportunities!

AND DID WE MENTION:
- Workshops📌
- Networking sessions🗣️
- Resume reviews📝
- Mock interviews🤝
- Free headshots📸 and more!

Link in bio!

✨IT’S FINALLY HERE✨

Our partners for this year‘s Elevate Career Fair!

20+ interview opportunities. 16 companies. 1-day full of IN-PERSON workshops and networking events. IT CAN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS🔥

🗓️ Saturday March 11 @ 1-4PM
📍Will be sent via email!
👔 Business casual is highly encouraged!

Register by March 9th at 11:59PM with the link in bio.

📣LOOKING FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS?📣

Join us IN-PERSON this year on Saturday March 11 from 1-4PM for the Elevate Career Fair– an event connecting you with startups across various industries!

There will be 3 workshops, networking opportunities with company representatives, and 20+ INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES‼️

AND DID WE MENTION:
- Resume reviews📝
- Mock interviews🗣️
- Free headshots📸

Stay tuned for more information about the location and partner releases👀

Register with the link in bio by March 9 @ 11:59PM

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!

🚨GET READY FOR PTF

Take a look at what some past competitors had to say about their experience with PTF‼️

⭐️Over $800 in prizes
⭐️Workshops and networking with industry professionals
⭐️Case exploring the intersection between business and new and innovative technology

Use the code PTF2023 for a discount at checkout‼️‼️

🗓️APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 2ND. Register now with the links in our bio 🚀🚀

We are extremely excited to announce our PTF sponsor: DELOITTE‼️‼️

🚨DON’T MISS OUT on this amazing opportunity to pitch an innovative business strategy surrounding new and emerging tech to Deloitte with over $800 in prizes 🌎

Not only that but we have also added a limited time COUPON CODE for a $10 discount when registering 🚀🚀

⭐️Use the code PTF2023 at checkout! What are you waiting for?

🗓️Applications close on March 2nd. Links to register can be found in our bio

PITCH THE FUTURE IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION 🚀💥

Join WFN for another flagship case competition on March 4-5!✨

-Featuring workshop and guest speakers 🫣
-A chance to work with the intersection of business and innovative technologies 😎💻

What are you waiting for? Sign up now!

12 MORE HOURS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR OUR ANNUAL PRODUCT DESIGN SPRINT! 😎

Learn how to prototype an application from scratch, featuring amazing workshop, mentors, speakers, panellists and judges! 🎨🖌

What will YOU create? 🤩

Announcing our Product Design Sprint panelists from Meta, Uber, and Telus! 🤩

Registration ends February 7, 11:59 PM in our bio. Sign up NOW!!! 🚀

We are excited to announce our day one workshop and keynote speaker for our event, Product Design Sprint! 😄

⭐️ Our keynote speaker, Kristen Worley, will be kicking off the event with a fireside chat on design and the role of social intergrated thinking 🙇‍♀️

⭐️ Our design team from WFN will be teaching participants the importance of branding along with a tutorial on wireframing and prototyping your own application from scratch! 🎨

Application ends February 7th at 11:59 PM. Sign up NOW! 🤩🖌‼️

🚨 PDS APPLICATIONS EXTENDED! 🚨

On February 10-12, join us virtually in this case competition/hackathon filled with professional workshops, industry networking opportunities, and $700+ in prizes 🤑

Featuring judges and panelists from Meta, Amazon, D2L, and more 🤩

Open to ALL postsecondary students! Register by February 7, 11:59 PM in our bio 🚀

🎨PDS: LESS THAN 24 HOURS LEFT TO SIGN UP! 🎨

On February 10-12, join us virtually in this case competition/hackathon filled with professional workshops, industry networking opportunities, and $700+ in prizes 🤑

Featuring judges and panelists from Meta, Amazon, D2L, and more!

Register with the link in our bio NOW! 🚀

What will YOU create?

🎨We are very excited to announce our PDS sponsors! 🎨

Special thanks to our talented UX designers and project managers from over 10 different companies who will be joining us for the presentation round! 🙌

Exceptional opportunity to receive feedback and connect with judges!

Open to all postsecondary students! What will YOU create?

Register by 11:59 PM on February 1st with the link in our bio! 🗓️

🎨PRODUCT DESIGN SPRINT: TIMELINE IS NOW HERE 🎨

From February 10-12, our 48-hour design sprint will be filled with lots of opportunities, such as Figma workshops, career panels, and an in-personal collaborative workspace!😍

OPEN TO ALL POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS🚀

What will you create?

Sign up by February 1st @ 11:59PM EST with the link in bio!

🎨 PRODUCT DESIGN SPRINT IS FINALLY HERE! 🎨

On February 10-12, join us both in-person and virtually for a 48-hour sprint filled with professional workshops, industry networking opportunities, and cash prizes🤑 NO previous design experience needed!

Stay tuned for more info + sponsors and guest speakers👀

There will be an optional in-person component for teams to collaborate in-person at Western University, but the event is OPEN TO ALL POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS.

What will you create?

Registration begins TODAY - make sure to sign up by February 1st @11:59PM with the link in bio! 🚀

Interested and passionate in Tech x Business?

One of WFN’s flagship events is here - the Technology Consulting Competition 😱

This highly anticipated case competition offers you the opportunity to tackle real-world business challenges through utilizing modern technologies 🚀

Take on the challenge 🙌🏼 and leverage both qualitative and analytical skills to solve the problem posed 📎 + win monetary prizes and awards!

Sponsors will be revealed later this week + keep an eye out! 👀

Registration link can also be found in our Linktree in our bio

⏳24 HOURS LEFT TO APPLY⏳Applications close January 12th at 11:59PM ET.

Join us on January 14th at 12PM ET via Zoom to learn how to case and interview… with a chance of winning $400 in prizes!🏆

Open to all universities/colleges!

📌LINK IN BIO

Click on our profile to check out our Consulting Interview Superday Q&A highlight for more details or DM us with any questions!

📣JUDGES REVEAL📣

MEET YOUR COMPETITION JUDGES! From companies like EY, Deloitte, PwC, and more!🔥

No prior case experience necessary‼️ Don’t miss this AWESOME opportunity to learn how to case and gain valuable feedback from managers and consultants in the consulting industry!

UPDATE: The case is designed to resemble industry interview processes. The first two rounds will be done in groups and the final round will be behavioural interviews.

Apply by January 12th at 11:59PM with the link in bio⏰

💼LOOKING TO HONE YOUR SKILLS IN CONSULTING?💼

Consulting Interview Superday is a one-day consulting case interview competition, open to ALL Western students. Join us on January 14th at 12PM via Zoom!💻

With over $400 in prizes, this is YOUR chance to practice your interview skills and receive valuable feedback from consultants and managers at Deloitte, KPMG, EY, and more!👀

📌What To Expect:
12:00 PM-12:30 PM - Opening Remarks
12:30 PM-4:00 PM - First, Second, & Final Round of Case Interviews
4:20 PM-4:30 PM - Winners Announced + Closing Ceremony

Sign up by January 12th @ 11:59PM with the link in bio🗓️

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!

‼️TO ALL FIRST-YEARS‼️

WFN’s 2022/23 Career Guides💼 are OUT NOW!

Brought to you by the Careers Portfolio, the Career Guide aims to provide you with more information and resources to help you navigate the upcoming recruitment season of various fields such as consulting🧳, software engineering💻, and more!

Take a look with the link in bio OR head to our website.

“We hope you find them helpful!” -WFN Careers Portfolio