St'AB: The Startup Lab

In this episode of St'AB, host Sasha Levski talks with Amélie a, co-founder of the Sustainability Consulting Club at McGill University. Amélie shares the inspiring story of how a simple idea evolved into a powerful student-led initiative.

Listen in as we discuss:

• The challenges of building the club from the ground up
• The essential role of mentorship and collaboration
• The real-world impact of student-led projects on sustainability
• Lessons learned on the journey, and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

This conversation shows the power of discipline, the importance of starting small, and how to turn a passion project into meaningful change. I hope you will enjoy it!

03:16 The Genesis of the Club

05:49 The Importance of Sustainability

07:11 Building the Club: From Idea to Action

10:17 Overcoming Challenges and Anticipating Issues

13:00 Branding and Identity Formation

15:16 Lessons Learned from the Journey

18:08 The Impact of Student-Led Initiatives

20:19 Securing Clients and Collaborations

23:15 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

26:11 Defining Success and Future Dreams

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Welcome to St’AB: The Student Startup Lab—a global conversation and community for ambitious students eager to learn, experiment, and grow. This is where ideas turn into action. We explore sparks of creativity, failures that teach us, and small wins that shape the leaders of tomorrow. Why “Lab”? Because student life is an experiment: trying, failing, growing, and daring to dream big while navigating exams, identity, and the pressure to figure it all out. 

Students everywhere face the same big questions but each answer is unique—and that’s what we showcase. More than a podcast, The Student Startup Lab is a platform giving students a voice and proving that our generation is already rich with ideas, projects, and ambition. Whether you’re an entrepreneur in the making, a creative searching for your voice, or simply curious about how students worldwide navigate ambition—you’ll find insight, inspiration, and solidarity here.

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