August PREDTalk - From Waste to Worth: The Entrepreneurial Journey Behind Tire Recycling in BC
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JOIN US FOR: 'FROM WASTE TO WORTH: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY BEHIND TIRE RECYCLING IN BC'
Discover how one local entrepreneur turned a global waste problem into a made-in-BC solution. In this talk, entrepreneur DJ Sandhu shares the inspiring story behind launching a tire recycling company from the ground up - including the challenges of building a business in a brand-new industry, the surprising ways recycled tires are being used today, and how innovation and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
This is a story of grit, green thinking, and the power of turning obstacles into opportunity.
WHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER?
Building a Business in a Brand-New Industry: Learn how one local entrepreneur launched a tire recycling company in BC and navigated the challenges of creating opportunity in a previously untapped market.
The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Gain insight into the personal journey behind the business - from risk-taking and setbacks to lessons learned along the way.
From Road to Reinvention: The Power of Recycled Tires: Explore the innovative ways recycled tires are now being repurposed into useful, unexpected products - and why this circular approach matters now more than ever.
The session will be followed by a Q and A session to ensure all your questions are answered.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
DATE: Tuesday, August 5
LOCATION: Commonage Ballroom
TIME: 4:00 - 5:00pm
COST: Free, tickets required. Seating is limited, so act fast!
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
INTRODUCTION: DJ Sandhu will be introduced by Robert Kehler, who spent 37 years with Kal Tire, retiring as Senior Vice President of Stores. Robert will draw on their shared experience in business and his perspective on DJ’s entrepreneurial journey.
DJ SANDHU
MBA, Professor, Entrepreneur
DJ Sandhu holds an MBA from Simon Fraser University and brings over 20 years of experience in management consulting, venture capital, and post-secondary education.
He has worked across diverse industries including oil and gas, tourism, tech, finance, and recycling. DJ is an Associate Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley and has held various leadership roles related to Canada-India business development.
Passionate about innovation and sustainability, DJ is also the founder of a BC-based tire recycling company, combining entrepreneurship with environmental impact.
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August PREDTalk - From Waste to Worth: The Entrepreneurial Journey Behind Tire Recycling in BC
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