Ep 16 Dessalen Wood on Navigating AI, Hybrid Work, and the Future of Leadership
What does it really take to lead in a world reshaped by AI, hybrid work, and constant change? Dessalen Wood has some answers – and they start with people. As Chief People Officer at Syntax, Dess is he...
6 Okt 202536min
Ep 15 Michael Edelman, CEO @ Polar Performance Materials
Michael Edelman’s career has spanned chemistry labs, high-growth tech, billion-dollar licensing deals, and now leading a Canadian semiconductor materials company through rapid global expansion. In thi...
19 Sep 202532min
Ep 14 Brendan White, VP Finance & Operations @ Float
Brendan White’s path from Big 4 accounting to leading finance and ops at a high-growth fintech was shaped by curiousity, adaptability, and a willingness to take leaps. In this episode, Brendan sits do...
19 Aug 202539min
Ep 13 Jimmy Tristovski, Head of Talent & People Analytics @ PolicyMe
Jimmy Tristovski’s journey from pursuing engineering to people analytics is anything but typical, and that’s what makes his perspective so interesting. In this episode, Jimmy breaks down how data, cul...
25 Jul 202538min
Ep 12 Trish Saltys, Chief Operations Officer @ Toronto Film School
Trish Saltys’ career is a masterclass in leadership through complexity. From stabilizing crisis-stage companies to scaling founder- and PE-led organizations, Trish has built a reputation as the go-to ...
6 Jun 202539min
Ep 11 Rob Cherun, Search Fund Investor @ Legate Partners
Rob Cherun’s journey from finance to entrepreneurship is a masterclass in scaling, leadership, and strategic growth. As the former CEO of Stealth Monitoring, he transformed a $5M company into a $150M ...
25 Mar 202542min
Ep 10 Alex Kaju, PhD, Assistant Professor of Marketing @ HEC Montréal
Alex Kaju’s journey from aspiring CFL athlete to behavioural scientist reveals how psychology shapes hiring, business, and everyday choices. Now an Assistant Professor at HEC Montréal, he explores how...
25 Feb 202540min
Ep 9 John Stroud & Jen Schellinck @ AI Guides
AI experts John Stroud and Jen Schellinck from AI Guides discuss how businesses can prepare for AI’s rapid evolution. They talk about the rise of AI "agents," the importance of in-house AI expertise, ...
5 Feb 202530min
