Sean Wise

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Presentations

Best Practices for the Worst Times - Be in the 'Sky Catching' Business
Everywhere you read you see the sky is falling in business and we are in the midst of a global economic lmeltdown. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, especially if you are in the sky catching business! After all, every obstacle is an opportunity in disguise, especially for businesses and organizations who know how to turn a downturn into a windfall.

How to be a Business Superhero
Wise takes audiences on a guided tour through the world of superheroes and their lessons, directly relating them to essential business strategies we all need to master in order to succeed in today's workplace.

Entrepreneurship for the Enterprise
YouTube, MySpace, Flickr and their sort have once again brought entrepreneurship to the forefront of the economy. Innovation and grass roots marketing have become the buzz words for big and small companies alike. But what can big business learn from the world of startups? What can large enterprise executives learn from fast growing entrepreneurs?

Inside the Dragons' Den
What you can learn from this runaway television success story in a multimedia behind-the-scenes presentation.

Wise Words: Setting Yourself up for Business Success
If you or your organization is interested in becoming more successful, showing your value, learning from high growth entrepreneurs, or raising capital, Sean's "Wise Words" to business success will help you.

Summary Profile

As one of Canada's leading mentors for emerging growth companies, Sean Wise helps business dreams become profitable realities. 

Since 2000, Wise has facilitated more than 100 venture capital boot camps, financing forums and industry conferences. After training with Wise, his clients have collectively raised more than $2.5 billion for their businesses. 

Wise's considerable expertise is featured in his monthly Globe and Mail column, Wise Words, as well as on the CBC hit business reality show Dragons' Den, as industry advisor and online host, helping find Canada's most promising new business venture.

Since 2007, Professor Sean Wise has been teaching at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada. In 2008, he was appointed to the faculty as a Professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategy where he lectures undergrads and MBAs on the starting a business, venture capital and innovation. Sean is also currently working on his PhD in Business at the University of Glasgow.

His intense, entertaining and direct approach as Canada's Entrepreneurial Evangelist has gathered a following of disciples, who swear by his lessons and best practices for success.

Client Testimonials:

 "He brings valuable insights, a direct and frank dialogue, a willingness and enthusiasm to help a company succeed and his own proven track record to share experiences."

Senior Partner, Ernst & Young 

"Interesting, motivating, and inspiring. His passion for work clearly shone through as he shared his past experiences and knowledge on what it takes to create a successful business venture."

Queen's Entrepreneurs' Competition