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Explore the latest articles featuring interviews, achievements, and testimonials from our distinguished alumni. Discover how their experiences at 91ɬ Desautels have shaped their journeys and contributed to their remarkable success.

Ten years of 91ɬ DABI: A legacy of voice, vision, and impact with Sonia Buma

27 Feb 2025

What began as a student initiative has grown into a decade-strong platform for African leadership, innovation, and dialogue. In this interview, Sonia Buma, former 91ɬ Desautels African Business...

91ɬ Desautels' hidden curriculum: Confidence, connection and culture with Liz Thomas (BCom'22)

25 Feb 2025

What happens when a multilingual, ambitious student steps into one of Canada’s most diverse academic environments? For Liz Thomas (BCom'22), 91ɬ Desautels wasn’t just a place to study, it was a...

Exploring the invisible: Professor Robert Nason's insights on informal entrepreneurship in Africa

23 Feb 2025

In this exclusive Q&A, Professor Robert Nason delves into his groundbreaking research on informal entrepreneurship in Africa. With a focus on the unique economic activities within the townships...

Franca Ciambella (BCom’84): How 91ɬ prepared me for a multinational career

21 Feb 2025

Franca Ciambella, BCom’84, is a trailblazing 91ɬ Desautels alumna whose dynamic career has taken her across continents—from managing a prestigious law firm in Singapore to her current work in...

Anna Kim: A 91ɬ scholar’s perspective on local innovation and global gtrategy

20 Feb 2025

As an Associate Professor in the Strategy & Organization area at Desautels, Anna Kim has spent over a decade exploring how local perspectives shape sustainable development across East Africa....

Courage, culture, and the CPA path: Inside the 91ɬ Desautels journey of Steve-Florian Maniratanga (BCom'25)

19 Feb 2025

Driven by purpose and a deep sense of community, Steve-Florian Maniratanga (BCom’25) brings heart, intellect, and ambition to everything he does. Originally from Burundi, his journey to 91ɬ...

The Super Upside Factor and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs with Daniel Kang (BCom’16) | 91ɬ Management Insights

18 Feb 2025

Catch up with Daniel Kang, a 91ɬ BCom graduate and the author of The Super Upside Factor—scheduled to hit stands on March 25—in the latest episode of 91ɬ Management Insights.

Alae Smaili (BCom’26): Investing in Africa’s future, one venture at a time

17 Feb 2025

Driven by purpose and a global mindset, Alae Smaili (BCom sudent at 91ɬ Desautels) brings both passion and ambition to her academic journey. Raised in Toronto and now thriving in Montreal’s...

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