BEGIN:VCALENDAR BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20241210T230000Z DTEND:20241210T050000Z SUMMARY:Holiday Celebration & Wipebook Story - Growth Beyond Challenges DESCRIPTION:Featuring Frank Bouchard, Co-Founder of Wipebook Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: East India Company Restaurant & Conference Centre, Ottawa 1993 Robertson Road, Nepean, Ottawa, Ontario (Bells Corners) Celebrate the end of 2024 with an inspiring evening featuring Frank Bouchard, co-founder of Wipebook. Frank will share the company’s journey of resilience, innovation, and transformation—from a student startup to a global business success. Schedule: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Registration & Networking 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Speaker Presentation 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Buffet Dinner & Networking Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and toast to the year’s achievements!  For more details, visit https://events.tie.org/10dec2024 Wipebook began as a humble idea at the University of Ottawa but faced significant challenges, including years of stagnant growth. Through innovation, data-driven decisions, and a bold pivot from B2C to B2B markets, the company scaled new heights, achieving sales across North America, Europe, Australia, and South America. Frank’s story is a testament to resilience, strategic thinking, and adaptability in overcoming challenges and growing a business. Celebrate the holiday season with us while connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and raising a toast to another successful year! About Our Speaker: Frank Bouchard Frank Bouchard is an award-winning entrepreneur, educator, and innovator. As the co-founder of Wipebook, he has blended sustainability with innovation since 2013, earning accolades such as Canada’s Future Leaders by Maclean's (2014), the Manning Innovation Award (2016), and the Forty Under 40 Award by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. Frank’s professional contributions extend beyond entrepreneurship to include leadership as the Executive Director at Fresh Founders and academic roles as a Part-Time Professor at the University of Ottawa. His academic credentials include a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, both from the University of Ottawa.   LOCATION:Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 URL: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR