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Andrew Harries is an Associate Professor Practice at Simon Fraser University's Beedie School of Business, specializing in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He coordinates the area of Innovation & Entrepreneurship and combines theoretical and practical courses that focus on new venture creation, product management, and brand management. Andrew has a rich entrepreneurial background, having co-founded both Zeugma Systems Inc. and Sierra Wireless Inc., where he held numerous executive roles that contributed significantly to the companies' development. He chaired the board of Hailo Data, a company working on transformative supply chain solutions for the hospitality sector, and has experience advising on major capital campaigns, notably for Science World British Columbia. His contributions to the field of entrepreneurship have been recognized with several accolades, including the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2023 and induction into the BC Innovators Hall of Fame. Andrew holds a Master of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University and is dedicated to educating future leaders in innovation.
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