In an era of rapid technological change, how can we reshape Canada’s economy and position it for future success? Who are the innovators leading this transformation?

Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era is a limited podcast series where we dive into the cutting-edge technologies and visionaries reshaping the world. Hosted by John Stackhouse, Senior Vice-President at RBC, and Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab, this series uncovers the innovation that Canada needs to stay globally competitive.

From artificial intelligence to life sciences and clean energy, we explore the breakthroughs that hold the key to unlocking Canada’s economic potential. Join us as we sit down with industry disruptors and explore solutions for Canada’s most pressing economic challenges.

Subscribe now to Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era as we explore critical insights into Canada’s economic challenges and offer actionable strategies for our bright future.


Sonia Sennik: How do we reimagine an economy in a time of unprecedented change?

John Stackhouse: And who are the disruptors leading that change? Welcome to Disruptors and CDL, the Innovation Era, a limited series where we dive deep into the technologies and innovators reshaping our world. I’m John Stackhouse, Senior Vice President at RBC.

Sonia Sennik: And I’m Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab. Together, we’re creating change. We’ll explore how Canada can harness innovation to stay globally competitive in this time of disruption.

John Stackhouse: So, here’s the problem. We’re lagging. Canada’s adoption rates for transformative technology, like AI, are far behind where they should be.

Sonia Sennik: And this is not a tech issue. It’s an economic one. From artificial intelligence to biotech, to the future of energy, to post secondary innovation, this collaborative series between RBC and Creative Destruction Lab explores the breakthroughs and ideas that can unlock Canada’s economic potential.

John Stackhouse: We’ll speak to the innovators at the forefront, those changing the way we think about productivity, sustainability, and the future of work.

Sonia Sennik: Subscribe now to The Innovation Era and join us as we explore critical insights into Canada’s economic challenges

John Stackhouse: and what we can all do to build a brighter future.


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