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Understand the forces that are shaping the future of business and technology to navigate the rapid changes in Canada’s tech landscape. Innovation is driving business productivity and sustainability across industries in Canada and beyond. How can Canadian entrepreneurs make the most of these new technology opportunities? How can they embrace disruption and scale their businesses? Powered by cutting... more

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AI is moving beyond passive outputs toward autonomous action. In this episode, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik explore Agentic AI, a new class of AI systems that can reason, plan, and take initiative with limited human oversight. These systems repre... more

With a growing global population and climate challenges reshaping food production, Canada has a golden opportunity to lead the ag-tech revolution. But are we ready? In this episode of Disruptors x CDL, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik take a deep div... more

What does it take to power the intelligence economy of the future? In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik dive into the surging energy demands of AI and data centers, exploring how Canada can s... more

In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse, Senior VP of RBC, and Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab, dive into one of the most transformative technologies of our time: Artificial Intelligence. With the ... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Glubish
Alberta's Minister of Innovation
Government of Alberta
Episode: REBOOT: Powering Canada: Electricity and Data Centres
Doug Beach
Chair of Eavor Technologies and mentor at CDL Rocky
Eavor Technologies
Episode: REBOOT: Powering Canada: Electricity and Data Centres
Sheldon Fernandez
CEO of Darwin AI, a company pioneering AI-driven solutions across industries
Darwin AI
Episode: REBOOT: AI in Canada: Leading Innovation, Lagging Adoption
Kory Mathewson
Senior research scientist at Google DeepMind focusing on interactive systems and human-machine interaction
Google DeepMind
Episode: REBOOT: AI in Canada: Leading Innovation, Lagging Adoption
Gillian Hadfield
Professor and Schmidt Sciences AI 2050 Senior Fellow, focusing on AI alignment and regulatory frameworks
University of Toronto & Johns Hopkins University
Episode: REBOOT: AI in Canada: Leading Innovation, Lagging Adoption
Evan Solomon
Canada's first Minister of Artificial Intelligence
Government of Canada
Episode: Canada’s AI Opportunity with Minister of Artificial Intelligence Evan Solomon
Mike Greenley
CEO of MDA Space
MDA Space
Episode: Space: The Low Earth Orbit Movement
Dan Goldberg
President and CEO of Telesat
Telesat
Episode: Space: The Low Earth Orbit Movement
Dr. Margarita Marinova
Aerospace engineer and planetary scientist
Episode: Space: The Low Earth Orbit Movement

Hosts

John Stackhouse
John Stackhouse serves as a host, engaging with industry experts and discussing innovations that shape the future of business and technology.
Sonia Sennik
Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab, co-hosts discussions focused on technology and its transformative effects on businesses.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 468 ratings
  • Weekly listener

    I work in the technology space and Disruptors is on my weekly rotation of podcasts. As a woman in tech, I was delighted to hear the episode from IWD that focuses on some pretty remarkable women in clean-tech. More please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LishaMillz12
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great tech pod

    Interested in the Canadian tech landscape? Then this podcast is for you. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RVS.08
    Canada2 years ago
  • Awesome Tech Show

    Great podcast on Canadian innovation and technology — great topics and guests. Worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maxtini30
    United States2 years ago
  • My go-to podcast for Canadian innovation

    Love this podcast and John is a great host! It consistently sheds light on innovative topics like new tech and climate action — really insightful with great delivery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DGC1999
    Canada2 years ago
  • Big Fan!

    Timely and insightful. An engaging podcast that’s a must listen every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S50LP
    Canada2 years ago

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REBOOT: AgriFood and Food Security: Can Canada Feed the World?
Q: Evan, you're trying to do something about this. You've got a pretty ambitious new initiative out of the University of Guelph that's aimed at helping... What do you think is the most pressing problem we need to solve related to agriculture and climate change?
We need to focus on both mitigation and adaptation strategies in agriculture to address climate change impacts.
Space: The Low Earth Orbit Movement
Q: What role does Telesat play in safeguarding Canada's satellites?
Telesat has supported Canadian defense and will play a key role in future national security needs.
Space: The Low Earth Orbit Movement
Q: What did you take away from the discussion?
It was good that Canada is publicly stepping up to their 2% of GDP on defense.
Building Global from Canada: Shopify’s Entrepreneurial Ambition
Q: How do you recruit for anti-fragility?
Harley mentions that they look for entrepreneurs in their recruitment process, hiring those who have experience in building their own companies, creating a culture that embodies an anti-fragile mentality.
Building Global from Canada: Shopify’s Entrepreneurial Ambition
Q: How do you see TAM today for Shopify?
Harley explains that Shopify's total addressable market should be thought of as anyone who wants to sell a product to someone else, indicating their scope has expanded beyond just small retailers to include larger companies.

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A podcast focused on the dynamic intersection of business and technology, featuring discussions around innovation's role in shaping Canada's tech landscape. It explores various topics including AI advancements, climate action, and the importance of entrepreneurship in adapting to rapid market changes. With insights from industry leaders, the show emphasizes practical applications of technology to drive productivity and sustainability across sectors. Each episode showcases key figures who are transforming technology innovation into tangible business solutions, making it a valuable resource for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policymakers looking to navigate the evolving digital economy.

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Recent guests on Disruptors include:

1. Nate Glubish
2. Doug Beach
3. Sheldon Fernandez
4. Kory Mathewson
5. Gillian Hadfield
6. Evan Solomon
7. Mike Greenley
8. Dan Goldberg

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