From Mind to Market

Greetings from the Saint Mary's University Business Development Centre,

From Mind to Market is a three-day workshop designed to assist small to medium sized businesses in launching a new product, service, or technology.
 
While good ideas or successful research form the foundation of innovation, no matter how good the idea or well developed the research, it's critical to know when and how to break into the market. That's where the knowledge and experience of experts who through personal experience have assisted and invested in start-ups can make a difference as to whether a product or idea will achieve commercial success.

As a participant in the program, you will learn the required skills necessary for the successful launch of your ideas. You will also have an opportunity for the facilitator to join you on-site to discuss your company and how to incorporate the key outcomes from the workshop into your business.

Facilitator Bio

Permjot Valia

Permjot is a prolific investor having invested in over twenty-five businesses in the last five years. The companies he has invested in have ranged from a café making 'The British Sandwich of the Year' to a company supplying vegetarian condoms to the National Health Service. Permjot started angel investing after having served as a Sales and Marketing Director for Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Services in London. He has been involved in many start-ups as both an investor and an entrepreneur.
 
Over the past few years, Permjot has built up strong connections in the Nova Scotia business community. He is a member of The First Angel Network, Halifax's leading angel investor network; he has counselled and given presentations to university students on various topics; and has delivered various workshops on topics such as sales, personal selling, and growth strategies, to name a few.
 
More about Permjot:
 * Co-founded Flight & Partners Ltd. which invests in distressed businesses with over 25 million under management
 * Started www.businessangelblog.com where he passes on many of the lessons he has learned from angel investing
 * Obtained a degree in Economics with Honors from the University of Leeds
 * Completed his MBA from the Open University