2010/2011 Organizing Committee
Acacia Schmietenknop
Position on TBIE team: Project Manager
Field of Study: Business AdministrationYear: 1
Career Interest: Becoming a corporate lawyer or a special events planner for a large corporation
Why TBIE is valuable to me: Not only does the Tony Brower Innovation Exposition give students an opportunity to advance themselves in the business world, it also provides valuable information and experience that will aid all contestants. TBIE goes beyond the monetary prize in supporting all student entrepreneurs by supplying constructive criticism and a practical experience. Regardless of a win or loss, it is truly rewarding knowing that anyone involved in TBIE has so much to gain.
Andrey Khmelyov
Position on TBIE team: Marketing
Field of Study: Marketing
Year: 3
Career Interest: Marketing for innovative company
Why TBIE is valuable to me: I wanted to be involved in this project because I believe in knowledge. It’s one of the forces that can move things around. And the Tony Brower Innovation Exposition online competition gives students an opportunity to try their hand in such a funky thing like business.
Angelina Kudyarova
Position on TBIE team: Marketing
Field of Study: International Business
Year: 3
Career interest: to work in a dynamic and efficient company in the fields of International trade and International Marketing.
Why TBIE is valuable to me: the concept of the TBIE competition is extremely valuable for students’ society due to its flexibility, innovative nature, environmental responsibility and easiness of access and participation. Being a part of the TBIE organizing team gives me the opportunity to promote TRU as the hosting university across North America and help future entrepreneurs.
David Innes
Position on TBIE team: Marketing Director
Field of Study: Business Administration
Year: 2
Career Interest: Marketing in ski industry
Why TBIE is valuable to me: TBIE is a great way to acquire practical experience outside of a classroom setting, and I value the aspects of teamwork and responsibility that are involved. I like the fact that I gain knowledge and skills by helping organize this competition, while encouraging student entrepreneurs and helping them achieve their goals.
Prabh Mithun Singh Jassal
Position on TBIE team: Technical Co-ordinator
Field of Study: Computer Science
Year: 4
Riley Felton
Position on TBIE team: Marketing
Field of Study: Business Administration
Year: 2
Career Interest: Working in Finance
Why TBIE is valuable to me: TBIE is valuable for me because it is rewarding helping others on their way to a lifelong career. TBIE introduces me to a real world business setting where I can learn to achieve and master a common goal within a team environment.
Sarbjit Gill
Position on TBIE team: Judges Director
Field of Study: Tourism Management
Year: 1
Career Interest: Entrepreneur (Vacation Packages)
Why TBIE is valuable to me: TBIE is a hands on experience, and entails marketing, sponsorship, networking, and event management which puts you out there working in and with the community, and not behind a desk.
Victor Kenrabiu
Position on TBIE Team: Sponsorship
