<p>When it comes to business transformation, Patrick Pichette has seen it all. The former chief financial officer at both Google and Bell Canada has over 25 years of financial and operating expertise and has led world-class companies like McKinsey and Sprint Canada to break through the complexities of hyper growth, and to execute large, transformative programs. This episode is live from RBC’s National Market Leaders Conference.</p>

When it comes to business transformation, Patrick Pichette has seen it all. The former chief financial officer at both Google and Bell Canada has over 25 years of financial and operating expertise and has led world-class companies like McKinsey and Sprint Canada to break through the complexities of hyper growth, and to execute large, transformative programs. This episode is live from RBC’s National Market Leaders Conference.

Fireside Chat with iNovia’s Patrick Pichette

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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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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