Sonia Sennik is the CEO of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), a global seed-stage program for scalable science-based ventures operating in six countries, and a current board member for Futurpreneur Canada, an organization that provides early-stage financing, mentorship, and resources to support aspiring Canadians in launching successful businesses that contribute to sustainable economic development in their communities. With a decade at Hatch Ltd. managing large projects, Sonia founded the Sonia Sennik Resilience Fund at McMaster University, the largest multi-donor endowment in its history. Moreover, Sonia was the head coach of the Rugby Ontario Senior Women’s Team from 2016 to 2018, winning bronze, silver, and gold at the Canadian Rugby Championships.

 

Marco A.O. Soares is the CEO and founder of JasperVocal Inc., an Artificial Intelligence startup based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. An entrepreneur at heart, Marco is passionate about providing people with innovative services to make the world a better place. Initially the developer of a Math App, Marco shifted his focus to AI after seeing the profound impact it had on a political campaign. A strong advocate for using AI for positive change, Marco has centred his efforts on addressing critical issues such as the mental health crisis within the call centre industry. Alongside his role as CEO, Marco is pursuing his studies full-time at the Hult International Business School in London, England.