Disruptors

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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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Disruptors x CDL: Canada’s Innovation Journey

Sep 24 2024 23 mins

In this season opener of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), dive into how advanced technologies like AI, 5G, and quantum computing are reshaping Canada's industries. From entertainment to manufacturing, they explore how tech innovations can drive Canada's economic growth, while discussing CDL's role in nurt

Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era

Sep 17 2024 1 mins

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 Soni

REBOOT: AI is Disrupting Canada’s Labour Landscape

Sep 03 2024 30 mins

New technology has rarely led to fewer jobs, though it often impacts the way we work — eliminating old ways of doing things to create new opportunities. To mitigate workforce disruption from the rise of AI and automation, we must invest in our people to enhance the value of expertise and enable valuable work. But how do we ensure that AI is constructive and not destructive? On

REBOOT: Hydrogen Horizons: Powering a Green Path Forward

Aug 20 2024 28 mins

The green hydrogen race is on, and billions are at stake. Countries big and small view hydrogen as an opportunity to convert wind, solar, gas and nuclear into molecules that they can sustainably ship around the world. The hydrogen promise extends beyond reducing our carbon footprint and developing cleaner sources of energy; it’s also about reimagining a new industrial model for

REBOOT: Mechanical Minds: Exploring the World of AI Robots

Aug 06 2024 30 mins

The global race to apply AI to robotics in a way that can make society better is on — offering unprecedented efficiency, precision and enhancing productivity to relieve humans from mundane tasks. Though there are concerns regarding ethical dilemmas and potential job displacement — fueling fears about the societal impact of these advancements. Striking a balance between the ben

REBOOT: Navigating Canada’s Carbon Frontier

Jul 23 2024 30 mins

Carbon markets are at the forefront of climate action and the mobilization of carbon credits and offsets are critical — where each carbon credit holds the promise of a greener future for the Great White North. Join us as we unravel the intricate dance of mobilizing these markets — exploring the interplay of trust, transparency, and tradability — while navigating the delicat

REBOOT: Forging Canada’s path in a future filled with AI

Jul 09 2024 28 mins

This is our 7th season of Disruptors and we’re kicking it off with a bang! There is a tech wave surging and it was truly the summer of AI. People are both excited and worried about what it’ll mean for their communities, jobs, the economy, and the planet. And while these tech advances have immense potential, we need to think deeply about how they’ll be applied. When it come

AI: Ready or Not?

Jun 25 2024 25 mins

This was the year artificial intelligence got its wings — especially generative AI — and the tech is soaring to new heights. Whether you’re excited or concerned, it’s clear that AI is one of the most disruptive forces in history. AI is transforming the world at record pace — but is Canada prepared? On the season finale, we visit the Creative Destruction Lab’s AI Supe

The OceanTech Wave: Diving Deep for Climate Action

Jun 11 2024 30 mins

AI and emerging technology are critical in reducing emissions and helping us better understand the ocean’s impact on climate. Canada is a leader in ocean research, and we continue to punch above our weight in the delivery of ocean innovation. But can innovative tech turn the tide in the climate crisis? On this episode, John Stackhouse visits Atlantic Canada — named one of t

Cultivation Innovation: A New Era for Canadian Agriculture

Jun 04 2024 29 mins

AI, automation, robots, and drones are all impacting the way we grow food — and it’s happening right here on Canadian soil. With a growing population, an affordability crisis, and increasing food insecurity, greenhouse innovation has a huge role to play in the agri-food sector. Can Canada emerge as a leader in a low-carbon global food system? To find out, John visits the gree