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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ABOUT ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL Founded in 1930, St. George’s School is an independent day and boarding school for boys in Vancouver British Columbia. Located in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood, the school operates across two campuses on West 29th Avenue: the Junior School at 3851 West 29th Avenue and the Senior School at 4175 West 29th Avenue. St. George’s is known for a broad student experience that supports academic, athletic, artistic, and leadership growth across both campuses.
PROVIDING ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY This year, VentureLift will offer grants to students facing financial barriers, ensuring this unique learning opportunity is accessible to everyone eager to develop business understanding, while building their business acumen.
THE VENTURELIFT WAY VentureLift is a one-week summer program designed for students who are interested in exploring careers in business, finance, economics, consulting, and entrepreneurship, as well as other professional pathways where financial literacy and strategic thinking are important. The program will take place June 22–26, 2026 at St. George’s School and is open to Grade 10, 11, and 12 students from across British Columbia.
VENTURELIFT LEADERSHIP
During the week, students participate in a series of workshops led by industry professionals and university educators. The program introduces participants to core business concepts and provides insight into fields such as investment banking, financial analysis, consulting, and company strategy. Students work collaboratively to analyze a real-world business scenario, develop recommendations, and present their ideas. The program is designed to build financial literacy, critical thinking, communication, and problemsolving skills through practical application.
LEN GURR Senior School Principal Program Director KIMBERLY ORR Former Director of Academics Program Director ROBERT ORR President & CEO of Life360 Innoviations Inc. Curriculum Advisor
ABOUT
ABOUT
VENTURELIFT
FUTUREME
FOR GRADES 11, & 12
FOR GRADES 8,9, & 10
Founded in 2025, VentureLift was created to bridge the gap between classroom business learning and realworld application for high school students. Through an immersive, case-based competition built around a real operating company, VentureLift provides students with the opportunity to analyze an authentic business challenge, collaborate under pressure, and apply strategic thinking in a professional context. VentureLift aims to serve as a launchpad for students interested in any business profession beyond the classroom.
FutureMe by VentureLift is a three-day personal finance summer program designed for younger students, focused on helping them build the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions for themselves. Through interactive workshops and using these future life goals, students explore topics such as saving, budgeting, investing, and responsible spending.
In its inaugural iteration, VentureLift partnered with Flynn Group, a leading North American building envelope contractor, to deliver a case experience grounded in real industry constraints, market conditions, and operational decision-making. By working with a real company facing real strategic choices, students gained firsthand exposure to how business decisions are made at scale. More than a competition, VentureLift positions itself as a platform for experiential learning that connects students with industry professionals and mentors while emphasizing student leadership, practical insight, and real-world relevance.
The program also introduces key life milestones, including planning for postsecondary education, understanding debt and financial risk, and navigating major future purchases. Hosted at St. George’s Senior School from June 23–25, 2026, FutureMe is designed as an early step into the broader VentureLift experience and more advanced business learning.
THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER Jeff MacLean
Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, The Shaw Group Former President, Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.
A seasoned industrial leader, Jeff MacLean brings over 30 years of global manufacturing and corporate governance experience to his role. As Senior Vice President of Manufacturing for The Shaw Group, he provides strategic oversight for eight divisions within one of Eastern Canada’s leading community developers, residential builders and natural resource manufacturers. A former President of Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., Mr. MacLean’s career is defined by a trajectory that began in engineering as a co-op student in 1988, expanding into international executive leadership here in North America and Europe. He is an alumnus of Halifax’s Saint Mary’s University (Bachelor of Science) and the Technical University of Nova Scotia (now Dalhousie University), where he completed his Engineering degree. Beyond his professional life, Jeff remains deeply committed to his community. He is an active volunteer, known for coaching youth sports, and has served on several prominent boards, including his tenure as Chair of Nova Scotia Business Inc. He is also a passionate and keen supporter of the Special Olympics. In his leisure time, he enjoys outdoor pursuits such as fishing and mountain biking.
CONFIRMED
THE CASE STUDY While the official case study has not yet been announced, this year’s case will be centered in the automobile industry. Additional details will be provided as they become available.
WORKSHOP LEADERS Ms. Lynette O’Leary M&A Investment Banking JP Morgan Chase & Co.; Harvard University Mr. Mike McIsaac National Managing Director Corporate Finance, Baker Tilley Capital; CPA Dr. Darren Dahl Dean of Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia Mr. Cameron Hui Founder & Managing Partner, Ichthus Capital Partners; USC Marshall School Mr. Spencer Chan Manager Chan & Co.; Manager, Delotte; CPA; Western Ivey HBA Mr. Alroy Chan VP M&A, Westland Insurance Corp.; Director, PwC; Manager, Deloite; UBC Sauder School Mr. Jee-Woon Financial Literacy Counsel Financial Advisor & Investment Specialist Mr. Jeffrey Nelson Managing Partner, Richmond Hyundai
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Bronze $5,000
Silver $10,000
Gold $15,000
Platinum $25,000
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JOIN US IN BUILDING A WORLD-CLASS BUSINESS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE FOR BC’S FUTURE LEADERS. TO SECURE YOUR PARTNERSHIP. PLEASE CONTACT: ERIC JIANG VentureLift Program Student Executive eric.jiang2026@stgeorges.bc.ca ZIMING WANG VentureLift Program Student Executive ziming.wang26@stgeorges.bc.ca
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