MMIE Student Feature: Bridging Academia and Business
Join us for a special Master of Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MMIE) Student Feature highlighting the professional journey of Dylan Rietze and how his experiences at Queen’s University have shaped his work in research, entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development.
Dylan will share his journey at Queen’s, from studying Life Sciences and becoming involved in research, student leadership, and innovation initiatives to pursuing the MMIE program and building a career at the intersection of science, business, and entrepreneurship.
Through experiences with the Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre, Queen’s research community, student organizations, Indigenous initiatives, and the MMIE program, Dylan has developed a network and skill set that he has carried into his work beyond the university. He will discuss how these experiences have helped him identify opportunities, build partnerships, develop ventures, and navigate the broader innovation ecosystem.
The session will explore:
- Dylan’s journey from Life Sciences and research at Queen’s to innovation, entrepreneurship, and the MMIE program
- His experiences with the Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre, research, and student leadership, and how they shaped his approach to innovation
- How the MMIE program and Queen’s network have supported his professional development and entrepreneurial work
- Applying lessons from Queen’s to his ventures, research-industry partnerships in academia, and broader innovation ecosystem initiatives
- Indigenous student and entrepreneurship opportunities at Queen’s and how these communities have contributed to his development
- Building connections across research, industry, entrepreneurship, and Indigenous communities to create social and economic value
The discussion will be followed by a live Q&A.
- Presenter:
Dylan Rietze
, Connor McCann
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Date:
November 12, 2026
- Time:
12:00 PM EST
- Length: 60 minutes
- Price: Complimentary