Brendan is in the fifth year of his Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a specialization in Finance and a minor in Business.
Brendan’s experience is directly tied to the digital media, marketing, and hospitality industries. He is the former Director of Hatch, where he worked with student startups to help them determine their value proposition, create a strong and straightforward business model, and help kick-start businesses into the real world by preparing them for funding and potential investment opportunities. During his time at Hatch, he helped to secure a yearly $10,000 grant for student-run businesses, planned and hosted over 50 events in 4 semesters for Carleton University students, & successfully helped 25 students launch companies / small businesses.
He is also currently the owner and founder of BMcGannPhotos, a photography and media company with a focus on the automotive sector. Over the past 5 years, Brendan has worked with some of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world such as Pagani Automobili, Audi Canada, Ferrari North America, BMW Canada, Acura Canada, and Honda Canada. His work has been featured in print, magazines, and online on many of the largest automotive media sites.
Brendan’s areas of expertise and interests that can help and assist Carleton University students include; Marketing, Social Media Strategy, and Photography.