Mai Thi Thanh Thai

Professor,
Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Presentation

Mai Thai

Contact information

Phone :
514 340-1069
Secretary :
514 340-6000 poste 1156
Office :
5.158
Lise‑et‑Giuseppe‑Racanelli Building

3000, Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road
Montréal, Québec, Canada 
H3T 2A7

Education

  • B.A., Hanoi University
  • M.B.A., University of Hawai'i
  • Ph. D. (Management), University of St. Gallen

Expertise

  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • New Venture Creation
  • International Business
  • Strategic Management
  • Transition Economies
  • Emerging Markets

Current research

Determinants of new venture creation, social business models, mechanisms to create social impacts, immigrant entrepreneurship

Winter 2026
ENTR 41022 Création d'entreprise
ENTR 41031 Entrepreneuriat et organisations à but non lucratif (OBNL)
ENTR 61001 Entrepreneuriat à vocation sociale
Summer 2025
INTE 90001A Campus Abroad - Undergraduate
INTE 90002A Campus Abroad - Graduate
Winter 2025
ENTR 41022 Création d'entreprise
ENTR 41031 Entrepreneuriat et organisations à but non lucratif (OBNL)
Summer 2024
INTE 90001A Campus Abroad - Undergraduate
INTE 90002A Campus Abroad - Graduate

This publication selection covers the last five years.

This award and honor selection covers the last five years.

Médaille du couronnement du Roi Charles III

Cette distinction prestigieuse, créée pour marquer le couronnement de Charles III, récompense des Canadiennes et Canadiens ayant apporté une contribution significative à leur communauté, leur province ou leur pays ou qui dépasse les frontières du Canada. Cette médaille célèbre autant les réalisations que le dévouement ou l’engagement envers le bien-être de la société canadienne.
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Chancellerie des distinctions honorifiques de Rideau Hall
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Quebec
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Canada
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2025

Top 50 Women Leaders of Montreal for 2025

Mai Thai has been named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of Montreal for 2025 by Women We Admire. This distinction celebrates the outstanding contributions of women who are shaping the city’s vibrant economic and cultural landscape. It honors a diverse group of leaders who demonstrate excellence across a wide range of industries, from commerce to technology. As North America’s leading host city for international events and a global hub for higher education, Montreal fosters an environment where these women thrive, driving innovation and progress. The recognition underscores their invaluable expertise and dedication, inspiring future generations of female leaders.
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Women We Admire
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https://thewomenweadmire.com/2025/05/the-top-50-women-leaders-of-montreal-for-2025-complete
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États-Unis d'Amérique
,
2025

Temple de la renommée des compétitions universitaires

Cette distinction souligne l’impact crée par les deux compétitions internationales sur l'apprentissage des étudiants et le développement de la communauté (International Graduate Competition et Social Business Creation Competition).
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HEC Montréal
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Montréal
,
Canada
,
2024

Top 50 Women Leaders in Education for 2024

These women are at the forefront of dismantling educational barriers. They are committed to ensuring that every student gains access to the knowledge and skills that pave the way to a promising future. Beyond this, they cultivate environments where educators, administrators, and support staff can excel, whether in academic institutions, healthcare settings, nonprofit organizations, or corporate environments.
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Women We Admire
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New York
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États-Unis d'Amérique
,
2024

Prix d'innovation pédagogique 2022 / Pedagogical Innovation Award 2022

Pour la réalisation pédagogique la plus innovante, conçue et mise en œuvre au cours de l’année, par une ou un membre du personnel enseignant. The award is granted for the most innovative pedagogical achievement that was conceived and implemented by a member of the teaching staff of HEC Montreal in 2022.
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HEC Montréal
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Montréal
,
Canada
,
2022

Past President's Award

Past President's Award is the most prestigious award given by the Canadian Council of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Mai Thai was granted this award on October 17, 2020, for her outstanding contribution and leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship over the period 2015-2020
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Canadian Council of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
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Halifax
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Canada
,
2020

This selection of supervision activities covers the last five years.

June 3 2025

Mai Thai among the top 50 women leaders of Montréal
August 20 2024

Mai Thai among the top 50 women leaders in education