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Engineering Business Futures Presents: A Fireside Chat

Are you interested in learning about real-world applications of engineering in the business and finance sectors? Want to discover career pathways for engineers in investment banking and capital markets?

Come join our conversation on Wednesday, January 21 where we will discuss emerging trends in technology and finance!

Speaker:
Mario Di Pietro brings over 20 years of experience in advisory and capital raising within the technology sector. His career spans leadership roles at BMO Capital Markets and CIBC World Markets, where he specialized in Technology, Media, and Telecom Investment Banking. Mario holds both an MBA (Rotman School of Management, Class of 2000) and a BSc in Engineering (MechE 9T5) from the University of Toronto, making him uniquely positioned to speak to students navigating both technical and business domains.

Who: Students interested in learning more about the intersections between business, entrepreneurship, finance, and engineering. All are welcome to attend.
When: January 21, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Register: Complete this form

Engineering Business Futures Presents: A Fireside Chat

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Wed January 21, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Are you interested in learning about real-world applications of engineering in the business and finance sectors? Want to discover career pathways for engineers in investment banking and capital markets?

Come join our conversation on Wednesday, January 21 where we will discuss emerging trends in technology and finance!

Speaker:
Mario Di Pietro brings over 20 years of experience in advisory and capital raising within the technology sector. His career spans leadership roles at BMO Capital Markets and CIBC World Markets, where he specialized in Technology, Media, and Telecom Investment Banking. Mario holds both an MBA (Rotman School of Management, Class of 2000) and a BSc in Engineering (MechE 9T5) from the University of Toronto, making him uniquely positioned to speak to students navigating both technical and business domains.

Who: Students interested in learning more about the intersections between business, entrepreneurship, finance, and engineering. All are welcome to attend.
When: January 21, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Register: Complete this form

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Date:
Wed January 21, 2026
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Website:
https://istep.utoronto.ca/event/engineering-business-futures-presents-a-fireside-chat/

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