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On November 13, alumnus Taylor Martin (MechE 0T7 + PEY) and Steve Tam enlightened a lunchtime Speakers Series of The Entrepreneurship Hatchery.

The inventive duo explained how Kickstarter and the jumpstart of a U of T Engineering education gave the Beacon Bicycle Company the boost it needed for early success. The co-founders have designed, manufactured and distributed their unique, theft-proof bike light across North America. The LED lights are strapped to a bike’s seat post or handlebars using a zip tie. They already have interest from Australia and Japan.

Martin said the project management and design skills plus the engineering discipline he learned in class and during his Professional Experience Year (PEY) gave him the confidence to set out on his own. And, the pair probably inspired a few bright lights back at their alma mater to return the favour.

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