The New Business Review

09/13/2022

Shaivalini is the author of "The Future of Tech: What Apple Can Learn from Japan" which explores the principles of Japan's Womenomics.

She says of her NBR experience: "Writing for NBR gave me the opportunity to explore strategies for issues in and beyond business with the support of a dedicated team. In my article, I applied political concepts to business solutions by connecting my interest in Japan's Womenomics Policy to workplace solutions for women's empowerment. What I most enjoyed about the writing process was the constructive feedback received from the editors - very grateful for their guidance and support! This past year I was a Women’s Economics Empowerment Intern with UN Women Asia-Pacific - my experience with NBR was a great talking point to demonstrate my interest in the area and region!"

Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities with NBR!

07/31/2022

Interested in leading NBR this upcoming year as EIC or co-EIC? All the information about the application (including our past publications) can be found in this google doc. Application is due August 8th at 11:59pm.

NBR is a community of incredibly talented and well-rounded individuals from across UBC, as reflected in the strong internship, full time job and graduate school placements of our alumni. Will you be the next to lead it?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X-oD9KHTy9A2_ZI0-nGRoTN8-NLwd-Y65URtNAxKdk0/edit?usp=sharing

We had to update our graphic below :)

07/25/2022

NBR is a community of incredibly talented and well-rounded individuals from across UBC, as reflected in the strong internship and full time job placements of our alumni.

Interested in leading NBR this upcoming year? We will be releasing application forms soon!

09/14/2021

Check out one of our most popular articles from our last issue - a critical discussion on what real Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion strategies look like.

Submit your article proposal by Sept 18th!

https://www.newbusinessreview.ca/posts/what-edi-means-for-the-next-generation-of-workers

Op-Ed

09/08/2021

APPLICATIONS TO JOIN NBR ARE DUE TONIGHT! Hiring Editors, Researchers, Artists, Staff Writers, and a Marketing Director. Get them in by 11:59pm tonight :)

09/08/2021

APPLICATIONS TO JOIN NBR ARE DUE TONIGHT! Hiring Editors, Researchers, Artists, Staff Writers, and a Marketing Director. Get them in :)

09/07/2021

NBR HIRING CLOSES IN A FEW DAYS!

You don't want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to contribute to Western Canada's undergraduate business publication. You'll have the chance to build an incomparable network and hone your research, editing, and business analysis skills by working with some of the brightest minds on campus. Find out more about the role and application at https://www.facebook.com/events/956421654908802/?ref=newsfeed

09/02/2021

ARTICLE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION OPENING SOON: We are excited to see so many messages expressing interest in writing for NBR! We want to clarify that we are hiring exec positions right now (editors, researchers, artists etc), while the submission form for article proposals will open in about a week. Get those ideas ready! Or get your application in to join our team - due dept 8th!

08/28/2021

Don’t miss out on the incredible opportunity to contribute to Western Canada’s undergraduate business strategy magazine! You'll have the chance to connect with students across faculties, meet UBC Alumni leading innovative startups like Thinkific, and build an incomparable network. Hone your research, editing, and business analysis skills by working with some of the brightest minds on campus.

NBR has interviewed 10+ CEOs (some of NYSE listed companies), been supported by 9 UBC Faculty members and President Santa Ono, and has cultivated an alumni network representing firms like BCG, KPMG, Loreal, and Procter & Gamble.

06/04/2021

The financial services industry is ripe for disruption. Some say that the sun is setting on traditional Canadian banking. With the growth of fintech startups like Wealthsimple and Neo Financial, and the efforts of some Canadian banks to leverage new technology, who will win? Check out our article covering the battle to modernize banking in Canada and strategies banks can take to better serve Canadians.

Strategy

05/26/2021

We hear Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) thrown around a lot. But what do authentic EDI strategies actually look like? What does EDI mean for students as the next generation of workers? Why should law schools care about EDI, and how can it be used to improve the Law school standardized testing market? Check out our two articles below:

https://www.newbusinessreview.ca/

05/26/2021

Canadian startups have built great momentum in the past few months from coast to coast. This past quarter was the strongest ever for VC investment, with CAD $2.7B invested. Yet, accomplishments from across Canada often get lost in the noise of news about larger U.S. markets or Toronto. We highlight the strengths of Atlantic Canada, the Prairies, and the Northwest in an attempt to build the discourse around these often overlooked areas and showcase recent innovations.

Op-Ed

05/21/2021

NBR’s blog, Pitch Deck, was created to highlight high growth startups being built or supported by UBC Alumni. We got to profile prominent players in Vancouver’s startup ecosystem focusing on innovating for social good. Check out our article featuring Zac Hudson, Madison Guy, Aaron Friedland, and Praveen K. Varshney.

Op-Ed

05/20/2021

Excited to highlight two articles from our latest issue: what do Canada’s Big Banks and Live Nation have in common? Restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of digital have altered consumer behaviour. We recommend that Live Nation focus on winning in the arena of live entertainment while banks should reconfigure their operations to focus on digital. Two different ideas but both powered by AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics. Read more below:

https://www.newbusinessreview.ca/

05/18/2021

NBR is excited to highlight our two feature interview articles from our new Spring 2021 Issue. We were grateful to interview George, COO at Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology, UBC Sauder MBA Alum, and Shizu, Founder of Apothékary and Alumnus of the UBC Portfolio Management Foundation. They discuss their career journeys and advice for students looking to become startup founders. Read more here:

https://www.newbusinessreview.ca/

05/17/2021

We are excited to share our Spring 2021 Issue, featuring interviews with 6 UBC Alumni and articles on Live Nation, Canada’s big banks, the law school admissions standardized testing market, emerging startup ecosystems across Canada, and more. Head to our new website to read the full articles or download the PDF magazine, below!

https://www.newbusinessreview.ca/

05/06/2021

Congrats to the team at Thinkific (TSX:THNC) on virtually opening the Toronto Stock Exchange this morning to celebrate its $160M IPO! In 2020 alone, Thinkific’s 50,000 active course creators earned more than $275M USD in direct course sales while teaching tens of millions of students. A few months ago we covered Thinkific's explosive growth and CEO Greg Smith's (UBC Alum) co-founding story:

An entrepreneur’s most valuable assets are the knowledge and skills they have acquired through building their ventures. Thought leadership…

05/06/2021

Madison Guy founded GrantMe after her final season as the Team Captain of The University of British Columbia's Women's Soccer Team. GrantMe has since grown to a 50 person team, helping students win $4+ million in scholarships and increasing access to higher education. Madison was also named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List. Learn more about how GrantMe's Scholarship Matching App (SMAPP) helps students win 10 times more scholarships:

Madison Guy was recruited to UBC’s Women’s Varsity Soccer Team on a scholarship. Even before commencing post-secondary, Madison was aware…

04/16/2021

We weren't kidding when we wrote that Thinkific is one of Canada's fastest growing companies (Deloitte's Fast 50 says so too)! Congrats to Thinkific on proceeding with its $160 million IPO ($11-13/share range). Read about how Vancouver-based Thinkific accelerated its growth:

An entrepreneur’s most valuable assets are the knowledge and skills they have acquired through building their ventures. Thought leadership…

04/15/2021

New article up on our blog! We were grateful to interview University of British Columbia Alum Aaron Friedland, Founder & CEO at Simbi. Congrats to Simbi on recently being selected to join Google's Voice AI Accelerator Program. Learn about Aaron's inspiring story of founding Simbi and its mission; a powerful example of the alchemy of social impact and innovation.

There is global concern for the current state of our world: a climate emergency, growing income inequality, the learning crisis — the list…

04/01/2021

Shoutout to everyone who attended our Fireside Chat with the Head of Marketing & Fan Engagement @ the NBA! Thanks for being so engaged and asking great questions. Big thank you of course to Ron, who offered detailed insights and advice and spent extra time with us to answer questions.

We hope to host more events like these in the future so stay tuned on our socials!

03/19/2021

There is no place for anti-Asian racism or xenophobia in this world. In response to the violent anti-Asian racism in Atlanta, we offer our support and stand in solidarity with members of the Asian communities at UBC. UBC Equity & Inclusion is holding an event tomorrow, inviting those impacted by the ongoing anti-Asian violence to join in community and reflection.

All links are in the comments, including a link to an article about anti-Asian racism in Vancouver written by Peter A. Allard School of Law and UBC Sauder Distinguished Professor Carol Liao in May 2020. She will be moderating a discussion this Sunday with the authors of the book ‘Challenging Racist “British Columbia: 150 Years and Counting’, who will share how they hope the illustrated resource will be used by educators and activists interested in doing anti-racist work.

03/14/2021

This weekend last year was NBR's first ever Blitz Weekend - the final stage in our editing process! It also marked the beginning of lockdown. We're proud of the resilience displayed by our team, and the growth we achieved during a very challenging period. Stay tuned for our upcoming issue!

🎉🤩🥳 Big day today! All of our writers, editors and research analysts met today to get started on the first ever issue of NBR!! 🎉🤩🥳

03/11/2021

There are rumours that Thinkific has privately filed for an IPO!
They're one of Canada's fastest growing startups (Deloitte's Technology Fast 50, among many other awards). Check out how some UBC Alumni built the company:

An entrepreneur’s most valuable assets are the knowledge and skills they have acquired through building their ventures. Thought leadership…

02/19/2021

Harvard Business Review recently published another article explaining how "imposter syndrome directs our view toward fixing women at work instead of fixing the places where women work." Check out our article on how Apple - through concrete organization wide action - can increase representation of women in its workforce. Apple has begun to implement some versions of these ideas already!

Strategy

01/30/2021

Beyond Meat just launched a joint venture with PepsiCo to produce snacks and beverages made from plant-based protein. Check out our article from last year about Beyond Meat:

Op-Ed

01/28/2021

Throwback Thursday - our first batch of Editors and Writers meeting for the first time to work on our first Issue.

NBR has had 50+ students, 12+ Faculty Advisors, and 5+ Content Advisors involved since.

🎉🤩🥳 Big day today! All of our writers, editors and research analysts met today to get started on the first ever issue of NBR!! 🎉🤩🥳

01/24/2021

NBR is a very young team, so we're proud of our team members' accomplishments. As a writer you'll get to work with Editors + Researchers who are working at top firms like the ones below, and your article will help you stand out in recruiting for these very firms!

01/18/2021

UBC Alumna Meredith Powell most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer at Microsoft for Startups and is currently a Venture Partner with Voyager Capital ($520M AUM). Meredith used to dress Julia Roberts and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Check out her interview to learn about the businesses she built and her advice for UBC students!

Interview

01/16/2021

Our Fall 2020 Issue is out! Head over to our website to read: an interview with the former CMO of Microsoft for Startups and articles on Apple, Blockchain, the EFL Championship League + more:

https://www.newbusinessreview.ca/