/channels/taxonomy/term/16775/all en /channels/channels/news/prof-daphne-demetrys-paper-wins-2022-ralph-gomory-best-industry-studies-paper-award-340299 <p>Congratulations to <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/daphne-demetry">Daphne Demetry</a>, Assistant Professor of Strategy & Organization, whose paper "The New Food Truck In Town: Geographic Communities and Authenticity-Based Entrepreneurship" won the 2022 Ralph Gomory Best Industry Studies Paper Award by the Industry Studies Association (ISA).</p> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:08:51 +0000 webfull 180855 at /channels /channels/channels/news/consumers-call-authenticity-food-industry-335433 <p>As fast food and takeout continue to increase in popularity during the pandemic, major chains like Jack in the Box and Wendy’s are seeing sizable revenue growth. According to Professor <strong><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/daphne-demetry">Daphne Demetry</a></strong>, chains will need to consider ways to meet the rising consumer demand for transparency to maintain a competitive edge. On the other hand, she acknowledges, more cost-efficient “ghost kitchens” that prepare food out of sight of diners are often necessary in a season of high demand and labour shortages.</p> Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:07:24 +0000 webfull 175417 at /channels /channels/channels/news/delve-podcast-gourmet-food-trucks-and-authenticity-recipe-daphne-demetry-333850 <p>An entrepreneurship venture high in creativity, culture, and community and low in risk, gourmet food trucks illuminate how authenticity and associated identities—like the “cultural omnivore”—are constructed by business owners and consumers alike. On <em>Delve</em>'s podcast, Desautels Faculty of Management Professor <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/daphne-demetry" target="_blank">Daphne Demetry</a> discusses the drive for authenticity and the gourmet food truck trend that shows no sign of slowing down.</p> Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:20:12 +0000 webfull 173620 at /channels /channels/channels/news/new-food-truck-town-geographic-communities-and-authenticity-based-entrepreneurship-329989 <p><strong>Authors: </strong>T. Schifeling and <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/daphne-demetry"><strong>Daphne Demetry</strong></a><br /><br /><strong>Publication:</strong> <em>Organization Science</em>, Volume 32, Issue 1, January 2021, Pages 133-155.<br /><br /><strong>Abstract: </strong></p> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:09:20 +0000 webfull 169393 at /channels /channels/channels/news/entrepreneurs-build-community-get-through-pandemic-323401 <p>COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on small businesses, with almost half of Canadian small businesses battling significant reductions in sales and staffing. <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/elena-obukhova"><b>Elena Obukhova</b></a> and <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/daphne-demetry"><b>Daphne Demetry</b></a>, Assistant Professors in Strategy and Organization at ƽ���岻��, share how startup entrepreneurs are getting through the pandemic, with group conversations building a sense of community and reassurance during challenging times.</p> Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:02:31 +0000 webfull 162150 at /channels /channels/channels/news/slower-safer-path-entrepreneurship-321533 <p>For working professionals, leaving their day job to pursue another passion may seem risky. A rise in “part-time entrepreneurship” in the culinary world is seeing amateur chefs set up exclusive underground restaurants in their homes as a way to test the waters before committing to a full-time venture. Professor <a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/daphne-demetry"><b>Daphne Demetry</b></a> explores how this trend is helping turn hobbies into startups.</p> <p><a href="https://hbr.org/2020/03/turn-your-hobby-into-a-startup" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:26:49 +0000 webfull 160002 at /channels /channels/channels/news/2019-sshrc-grants-awarded-301633 <hr /><p><big>Congratulations to the Desautels professors who received 2019 SSHRC Grants.</big></p> <p><strong>SSHRC Insight Development Grants</strong></p> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:21:36 +0000 webfull 154338 at /channels /channels/channels/news/professor-daphne-demetry-awarded-2019-sshrc-insight-development-grant-301454 <p><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/daphne-demetry"><strong>Daphne Demetry</strong></a>, Assistant Professor in Strategy & Organization, awarded 2019 SSHRC Insight Development Grant</p> Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:20:36 +0000 webfull 154134 at /channels /channels/channels/news/desautels-global-expert-michael-novak-282867 <h2>Michael Novak, BSc'76, BCL'80, LLB'81, Chairman and Investor at LaunchLeap Inc.</h2> <h3>Monday, November 13, 2017</h3> <p>Guest Lectures in Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (MGPO 362) with Prof. <strong><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/desautels/daphne-demetry">Daphne Ann Demetry</a></strong></p> Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:19:11 +0000 webfull 132859 at /channels