MCE Fireside Chat with Dr. Rosales: Can We Build It? Should We Build It? Why the Best Ventures Ask Both
MCE Fireside Chat: Can We Build It? Should We Build It? Why the Best Ventures Ask Both
Join the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE) for an engaging Fireside Chat with Dr. Janna Rosales, moderated by Isaac Adejuwon, Founder of Ahoora. Together, we’ll explore how entrepreneurs and innovators can navigate the complex questions, competing values, and hidden tensions that arise when developing new ideas and technologies.
From recognizing value tensions in design and entrepreneurship to understanding why successful innovators learn to work with opposing perspectives rather than eliminate them, this conversation will challenge us to think more critically about the decisions behind building new ventures. We’ll also explore how pre-mortems can help entrepreneurs identify blind spots, anticipate potential challenges, and address risks before they become failures.
Featured Guest: Dr. Janna Rosales
Dr. Janna Rosales works at the intersection of science and humanities, exploring the intentions, values, and needs that shape our decisions about technology. She teaches ethics and professionalism in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
For the past decade, she has collaborated with the Engineering Change Lab, a national organization that developed the Tech Stewardship Framework. She currently serves on the board of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) and is an executive member of the Canadian Engineering Education Association board.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: MCE Coworking Space, EN-3075, Memorial University
🍕 Refreshments: Free pizza provided!
Who Should Attend?
We especially encourage Student-in-Residence participants, MCE alumni, and aspiring entrepreneurs to join us. Whether you’re exploring an early-stage idea, developing a venture, or interested in the relationship between technology, ethics, and innovation, this conversation offers an opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and learn from others.
Come with your questions, share your ideas, and join the conversation!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Hosted by the Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship (MCE)