Disruptors

RBC Thought Leadership, John Stackhouse
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Disruptors

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-edge research from RBC, Season 8 of Disruptors kicks off with a special series, Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, co-hosted by Sonia Sennik, Chief Executive Officer of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), and RBC’s John Stackhouse. Together, they dive into the latest advancements in AI, automation, and data analytics, highlighting their transformative impact on business and the economy. You’ll hear from pioneers in AI, clean energy, and life sciences—people leading the way in turning technology innovation into practical business solutions. From AI’s role in improving business productivity to the future of work, Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era delivers the insights you need to stay competitive in a world driven by technology and digital transformation. The show highlights strategies and ideas that can help your business navigate rapid changes in the tech landscape. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or policymaker, Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era equips you with the tools to thrive in this new technology-driven economy. Follow Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, an original podcast from RBC, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

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    Entrepreneurs seek to boost Canada’s prosperity and productivity

    How can Canadians unleash their competitive spirit and rediscover the drive to build bigger, faster, and smarter? Serial entrepreneur and tech investor Daniel Debow joins John and Sonia to tackle that question. They explore how decades of slow productivity growth have eroded Canada’s economic position, and why there’s new urgency to rewrite the country’s playbook. Daniel explains how his passion for building ventures, from software startups acquired by Salesforce and Shopify, to the collaborative “Build Canada” initiative, reflects a broader need for bold experimentation in Canadian policy and business culture. He highlights how stronger digital frameworks, better data sharing in healthcare, and a more ambitious national narrative can help Canada punch above its weight in a rapidly changing global environment. John and Sonia underscore the power of collaboration and the importance of making tough policy choices to reimagine Canada’s future. If you’re ready to think bigger and help propel this country forward, don’t miss this conversation on reclaiming the builder’s spirit.

    31 min

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    AgriFood and Food Security: Can Canada Feed the World?

    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 dive into the future of agriculture with industry experts Evan Fraser (Director, Arrell Food Institute) and Alison Sunstrum (CEO, CNSRV-X Inc.). From AI and robotics to climate-resilient farming, they explore how Canada can harness cutting-edge technology to feed the world. Tune in to learn why the farmer of the future might not be behind the wheel of a tractor—but in a lab, developing the next agricultural breakthrough.

    29 min

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    Inside the WEF: AI, Geopolitics, and Canada's Place in the Future Economy

    What happens in Davos doesn’t stay in Davos, it shapes the future of business, technology, and global markets. In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, John Stackhouse reports from Davos, unpacking the major themes from the World Economic Forum. From Donald Trump's controversial speech to the future of AI, space technology, and Canada's global competitiveness, John and co-host Sonia Sennik dive into the key insights shaping business, innovation, and policy in 2025.

    30 min

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    Powering Canada: Electricity and Data Centres

    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 explore Canada’s role in balancing AI’s surging energy demands with sustainable innovation. Featuring Alberta’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish, and Doug Beach of Eavor Technologies, the conversation highlights bold initiatives like the Wonder Valley project and the potential of advanced geothermal energy. Tune in to discover how Canada is leading the charge in the global data economy.

    30 min

  5. 24/12/2024

    From AI to the Final Frontier: Tech Trends Shaping 2025

    In this year-end episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik take a look back at 2024’s groundbreaking tech stories and gaze ahead to what 2025 might bring. Joined by Sean Silcoff, technology reporter for The Globe and Mail for 12 years, they explore the rise of AI, the space economy, Canada’s evolving tech ecosystem, and the influence of political shifts on innovation.

    28 min

  6. 10/12/2024

    On the Move: Canada’s EV Revolution

    In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik explore how advanced technologies are revolutionizing Canada’s automotive sector with special guests Kristian Aquilina, President and Managing Director of GM Canada, and Paul Soubry, CEO of New Flyer Industries. From electric delivery vans to zero-emission buses, they discuss what’s driving the transformation of mobility and Canada’s role in the global EV landscape.

    30 min

  7. 21/11/2024

    Commercializing Space (Part 2): From Frontier to Marketplace

    Join John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik in part two of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, as they uncover how Canadian companies are pioneering the commercialization of space. With insights from Christine Tovee, former CTO of Airbus Group North America, and Mina Mitry, CEO of Kepler Communications, this episode highlights the innovative technologies and strategies that are making space a thriving commercial frontier.

    28 min

  8. 19/11/2024

    Space Economy (Part 1): Opportunities and Challenges

    In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik take a deep dive into the rapidly evolving space economy with special guest Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station. They explore how tech advancements are reshaping access to space and what it means for innovation, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration.

    29 min
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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-edge research from RBC, Season 8 of Disruptors kicks off with a special series, Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, co-hosted by Sonia Sennik, Chief Executive Officer of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), and RBC’s John Stackhouse. Together, they dive into the latest advancements in AI, automation, and data analytics, highlighting their transformative impact on business and the economy. You’ll hear from pioneers in AI, clean energy, and life sciences—people leading the way in turning technology innovation into practical business solutions. From AI’s role in improving business productivity to the future of work, Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era delivers the insights you need to stay competitive in a world driven by technology and digital transformation. The show highlights strategies and ideas that can help your business navigate rapid changes in the tech landscape. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or policymaker, Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era equips you with the tools to thrive in this new technology-driven economy. Follow Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, an original podcast from RBC, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

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  • Création
    RBC Thought Leadership, John Stackhouse
  • Années d’activité
    2018 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    191
  • Classification
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