It was an absolute pleasure talking with Sean Van Koughnett about his life’s journey and now the current position he holds at McMaster University.
Throughout our conversation Sean touches upon so many pearls of wisdom and insight in the process of learning about, honestly speaking “growing up!
Sean keeps everything “relatable” ..what I mean is he does not confuse the process of life, keeping it simple and the importance of family and exercise, which his one is basketball. 🏀
His career is fascinating, gown up in Waterloo, attended university, received his masters, worked in the corporate sector, played basketball standing 6ft 6” and recruited by National teams and beyond fascinating!
One of his greatest accomplishments was starting
a student entrepreneur program 15 years ago and still exists out of University of Waterloo which is called “Velocity.”
The companies coming out of the program have raised over 5 billion dollars and still growing.
He takes great pride in starting that phenomenal program!! 👏🏾👏🏾 and so he should ☺️
Folks, I really do not want to give his story all away here, you need to listen to his story, it will definitely create a path for students seeking guidance and encouragement!
Leadership is a rare commodity, you’ll find it here listening to Sean 😊
Thank you Sean for your dedication towards our future generations wellbeing and the great work you have done, and continue to do!
MacMaster is blessed to have you :-)
