Guest: Angelique Mohring, Founder and CEO of GainX

Bio: Angelique Mohring is the founder and CEO of GainX, where she is on a mission to help large enterprises transform and thrive in the face of disruption. With a background in anthropology, innovation, and digital transformation, Angelique recognized the growing challenge companies face in staying competitive and launched GainX to provide AI-driven insights that drive innovation strategy and change management. GainX helps organizations unlock their potential by bridging the gap between innovation and operational efficiency, helping companies navigate the complexities of the 21st-century economy.

Guest: Ben Cox, Founder and CEO of Page

Bio: Ben Cox is the founder and CEO of Page where they are on a mission to make government relations & public affairs effortless. After a decade at Shopify, Ben founded Page after recognizing that government is big, and only getting bigger, while technology has largely ignored the pain companies of all sizes feel when trying to understand how government will affect them.

Guest: Matt Silk, Sessional Instructor, Department of Philosophy, University of Waterloo

Bio: Matthew Silk is a philosopher at the University of Waterloo, news analyst for the Prindle Post out of DePauw University, and founder of the Ethics of AI Society of Waterloo. Raised in Palmerston Ontario, Matt completed his doctorate at the University of Waterloo with a focus in philosophy of science and values in science. He is the co-author of a forthcoming textbook on the ethics of artificial intelligence which examines issues ranging from bias in AI, opacity, AI and democracy, the ethics of generative AI, and the epistemic and psychological issues involved when humans interact with AI. In his spare time, he also works in outer space ethics.

Guest: Jeff Nagge, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo

Bio: Dr. Jeff Nagge is a seasoned clinical associate professor at the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy, where he has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of pharmacists since 2006. Born and raised in Mary Hill, just outside of Kitchener-Waterloo, Jeff's journey to academia began with an undergraduate degree in science at UW, followed by a pharmacy residency at McMaster University Medical Center and a doctorate in pharmacy at the University of Toronto. With a passion for cardiology, Jeff has focused much of his career on innovative ways to enhance patient care, particularly in the realm of anticoagulation therapy. Throughout his tenure at the University of Waterloo, Jeff has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives at the intersection of pharmacy and artificial intelligence (AI). His pioneering work includes the development of virtual anticoagulation clinics using AI-driven chatbots, revolutionizing the way pharmacists receive experiential clinical training. This innovative approach not only enhances the scalability of training but also ensures standardized and comprehensive learning experiences for pharmacists across Canada. Jeff's dedication to advancing pharmacy education extends beyond the classroom. He actively collaborates on research projects aimed at improving healthcare outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. His recent endeavors include initiatives to train pharmacists in culturally competent care for indigenous patients and to streamline residency training through AI-powered clinical modules. As a respected educator and researcher, Jeff continues to push the boundaries of pharmacy practice, leveraging AI to address critical healthcare challenges and empower pharmacists to deliver high-quality.

PolyML is a dynamic team comprised of data technology innovators and pragmatic business experts dedicated to pioneering new data analytics techniques and applying them to solve complex data challenges for their clients. With a core focus on inventing groundbreaking software for mining insights from data, they blend deep data science expertise with strategic business understanding to deliver previously inaccessible insights to their clients. Their approach is rooted in a relentless drive to innovate and provide value through advanced data analytics solutions. 

Joseph Lafleur, President and Co-Founder of PolyML - [email protected]

Bio: Joseph Lafleur, educated in business at Wilfred Laurier University, has extensive experience in financial services, including private debt, equity, and venture capital. Joseph has been involved with numerous technology companies, assisting them through capital raises and IPO processes.

Mardi Witzel, CEO and Co-Founder of PolyML - [email protected]

Bio: Mardi Witzel has an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor's in Political Studies from Queen's University. Mardi's expertise is in AI Governance, previously serving as Vice President at NuEnergy.ai and has led various boards and foundations.

For more detailed information, please visit the PolyML website: https://polyml.com/

Guest: Sushanta Mitra

Bio: Sushanta Mitra is a professor in Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering and the Executive Director of the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN). He is an elected fellow of several organizations, including the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, for his contributions to science and engineering.

Guest: Maura R. Grossman, Research Professor, School of Computer Science; Adjunct Professor at the Osgoode Hall Law School

Bio: Dr. Maura R. Grossman is a Research Professor in the School of Computer Science and an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Renowned for her work in technology-assisted review in legal proceedings, her research intersects AI, data science, law, and ethics. At the University of Waterloo, she focuses on the ethical implications and societal impacts of AI, contributing significantly to the fields of AI ethics and legal informatics.

Guest: Helen Chen, Professor of Practice; Director, Professional Practice Centre for Health Systems

Bio: Dr. Helen Chen is the Director of Professional Practice Centre n for Health Systems; she is also the faculty lead of the Master of Health Informatics Program at the School of Public Health Sciences. 

Additionally, she is jointly appointed to both Cheriton School of Computer Science and Statistics and Actuarial Science. She is also the President of Canadian Personalized Healthcare Innovation Network, a not-for-profit organizing promoting the access and use of real world health data to enable learning health systems.

Ellyn Winters-Robinson is a recent breast cancer survivor, co-creator of AskEllyn, and author of the bestselling book "Flat Please Hold the Shame," a girlfriend’s companion guide for those on the breast cancer journey. She is also the co-founder and chief marketing officer of Ignition Communications, a boutique marketing communications firm, and a longtime mentor at The Accelerator Centre. Ellyn’s story has been featured in People Magazine, Globe and Mail, and CTV.

Chris Silivestru is a proven Engineering Leader with a background in full stack development across a variety of problem domain and scaling demands.He has experience forming and growing high performing teams, leading technical direction, planning for the long term while still iteratively delivering value, and working across entire orgs to make sure they're solving the right problems at the right time.

Guest: Scott Hopkins carries out research in the area of physical chemistry.

The Hopkins Laboratory for Spectroscopy and Dynamics Research employs experimental spectroscopy and chemical dynamics techniques in conjunction with high level quantum chemical calculations to decipher the nature of nanocluster systems. His research focuses on three key areas: velocity map imaging, structure and reactivities of nanoclusters, and high-resolution spectroscopy.