UVic Business Dean Named to BC Venture Society Board

Dr. Ali Dastmalchian, dean of the UVic faculty of business, is one of the newest members of the board of directors of the BC Venture Society, a non-profit entity that operates the TELUS New Ventures BC competition. One of North America’ largest technology business idea competitions, the province-wide contest includes a unique mix of business education seminars, networking, mentoring and $120,000 in cash and prizes. The exposure and cash help entrepreneurs acquire the business skills they need to get their technology ideas to market. UVic has been a supporter of the competition since it began in 2001. “The board of directors asked Dr. Dastmalchian to join them because of his interest and enthusiasm, and because he is also involved with the Vancouver Island Advanced Technology Centre and other key Vancouver Island Technology support organizations,” says TELUS New Ventures BC Program Director Deborah Kirby. “He has been terrific about opening doors, helping us get our message out to the UVic community.” Last year a UVic spin-off company, GenoLogics Life Science Software Inc., won second prize in the TELUS New Ventures BC competition. For more information go to www.newventuresbc.com.

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