Pierre Lassonde
Pierre Lassonde is a prominent Quebec-born businessman and philanthropist known for his significant contributions to the mining sector and higher education. A graduate of Polytechnique Montreal, he has a long-standing relationship with the institution, serving as the chair of its board of directors. Recently, he made headlines by donating $50 million to establish a disruptive innovation hub at Polytechnique Montreal, aimed at fostering homegrown talent and addressing contemporary challenges in technology and research. Lassonde advocates for investing in intellectual capital to drive economic growth and innovation in Canada, emphasizing the importance of developing technologies that can have a meaningful impact on society.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 29,370 | $1,700,000 | 1,314$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 29,370 | $1,700,000 | 1,314$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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Pierre Lassonde addressed the situation regarding Jonathan Price and Teck in an interview.
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Canada:
Pierre Lassonde is donating $50-million to a Montreal university to establish an institute dedicated to 'disruptive innovation'.
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