Best RBC Thought Leadership Podcasts (2024)

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Commercializing Space (Part 2): From Frontier to Marketplace 27:56

24m ago27:56

27:56

Part two of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era continues with a focus on how space technology is transitioning from exploration to commercial viability. John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik are joined by aerospace leaders Christine Tovee, former CTO of Airbus Group North America, and Mina Mitry, CEO of Kepler Communications. The episode examines the …

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Space Economy (Part 1): Opportunities and Challenges 29:06

1h ago29:06

29:06

In part one of this two-part series on Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik discuss the unfolding potential of the space economy. Joined by Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station and acclaimed astronaut, they delve into the evolving landscape of space access, driven by technological bre…

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Educating for the Future: Post-Secondary Innovation 28:39

9d ago28:39

28:39

In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik explore the dynamic role of generative AI in education and its far-reaching implications. As AI technology continues to evolve, it’s transforming classrooms and curriculum, influencing how students learn, and prompting schools to rethink traditional teac…

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Biotech Boom: Canada’s Life Sciences Revolution 28:47

26d ago28:47

28:47

In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik dive into the rapidly evolving world of life sciences, exploring how Canada can leverage its strengths to lead in global drug discovery and healthcare innovation. The pandemic accelerated scientific breakthroughs, such as AI-assisted vaccine development,…

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AI in Canada: Leading Innovation, Lagging Adoption 28:49

1M ago28:49

28:49

In this episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, hosts John Stackhouse, Senior VP of RBC, and Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab, dive into one of the most transformative technologies of our time: Artificial Intelligence. With the potential to revolutionize industries from healthcare to energy, AI is reshaping the global economy …

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Disruptors x CDL: Canada’s Innovation Journey 23:32

2M ago23:32

23:32

Welcome to the first episode of Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era, where host John Stackhouse teams up with Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), to explore how cutting-edge technologies are transforming Canadian industries. Over the next eight episodes, they'll dive deep into the disruptive power of innovations like generative AI…

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Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era 1:12

2M ago1:12

1:12

Disruptors x CDL: The Innovation Era is a limited podcast series exploring the innovators and technologies reshaping Canada’s economy. Hosted by John Stackhouse, Senior Vice-President at RBC, and Sonia Sennik, CEO of Creative Destruction Lab, this series dives into solutions for navigating unprecedented global change.…

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REBOOT: AI is Disrupting Canada’s Labour Landscape 30:51

3M ago30:51

30:51

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 construct…

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REBOOT: Hydrogen Horizons: Powering a Green Path Forward 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

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 reimagin…

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REBOOT: Mechanical Minds: Exploring the World of AI Robots 30:45

4M ago30:45

30:45

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. Striki…

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REBOOT: Navigating Canada’s Carbon Frontier 30:21

4M ago30:21

30:21

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 — wh…

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REBOOT: Forging Canada’s path in a future filled with AI 28:04

5M ago28:04

28:04

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…

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AI: Ready or Not? 25:30

5M ago25:30

25:30

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 Destructi…

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The OceanTech Wave: Diving Deep for Climate Action 30:25

5M ago30:25

30:25

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 Atlanti…

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Cultivation Innovation: A New Era for Canadian Agriculture 29:10

6M ago29:10

29:10

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 …

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The Tech Outlook: Bumpy Now, Bright Soon 25:54

6M ago25:54

25:54

It’s no secret that the last few years have been rough for tech, but the sector also has a unique ability to look beyond the clouds and see opportunity through innovation.And while there are challenges ahead, there is a renewed optimism that we may be entering a recovery stage — where a period of fiscal discipline and strategic focus can set compan…

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Canada’s Big Plans for Small Modular Nuclear Reactors 29:49

6M ago29:49

29:49

Nuclear innovation is making a resurgence as an attractive power source for a net-zero future — from large legacy reactors to small modular reactors (SMRs). SMRs use compact and moveable nuclear technology, and if commercialized successfully, could bring new, non-emitting sources of electricity to big cities and remote communities alike, while prov…

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AI is Disrupting Canada’s Labour Landscape 30:29

7M ago30:29

30:29

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 constru…

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Building Blocks: Solving the Supply Shortage with Prefabricated Homes 29:32

8M ago29:32

29:32

Housing affordability has become a crisis in Canada, and we must prioritize innovative designs, building techniques, and technology to boost productivity and close the supply-demand gap.Prefabricated homebuilding promises faster, more cost-effective alternatives to traditional construction methods — and if scaled correctly, a solution to address ho…

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Overruled: The New LegalTech Precedent 29:31

8M ago29:31

29:31

Innovative technology continues to disrupt the service sector — where expertise is augmented by cutting-edge tools — in attempt to remove complexity and reimagine delivery. Cloud computing has transformed the legal profession and now AI stands to push that transformation even further — paving the way for a more inclusive and efficient legal system.…

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Unlocking the Energy Transition’s Economic Benefit 29:56

8M ago29:56

29:56

The complexities of the climate transition require funding and access to capital that includes broader support nationwide — because without investment, there will be no transition.But it’s a bumpy year for innovators, with higher interest rates and consumer resistance. Our research also shows that while climate intentions are admirable, consumers a…

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Shattering Glass Ceilings in Canadian Cleantech 29:49

9M ago29:49

29:49

Innovative green technology is critical for driving environmental resilience and economic growth — though this tech is no stranger to obstacles.Cleantech faces challenges and persistent barriers and having a diverse ecosystem — including entrepreneurs and investors — that encourages innovation and provides access to capital is critical to scale and…

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Doubling Down: The Definitive Decade for Climate 30:28

9M ago30:28

30:28

The climate transition is complex, not just for countries and economies, but for households and individuals.Across the country, Canadians are engaging more with climate action — though we’re still not doing enough to help ourselves and the warming planet. Canada’s climate capital needs to double to $60 billion in annual investments, and if this is …

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Davos Discourse: AI Takes Centre Stage 30:49

10M ago30:49

30:49

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is known for its annual gathering of global leaders, policymakers, CEOs, and academics — convening to address the most pressing issues facing people and the planet.“Rebuilding Trust” was the theme this year, though the topic of the week was artificial intelligence — dominating the dialogue on the world stage and the a…

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Hydrogen Horizons: Powering a Green Path Forward 28:30

10M ago28:30

28:30

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 reimagin…

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New Year’s Promise: Pragmatic Shift to a Digitally Charged Future 3:04

11M ago3:04

3:04

2023 was a year of disruptive change, with the cost-of-living crisis, rising geopolitical tensions, the ongoing climate emergency and rapid technological transformation. Amid the murky backdrop of increasing challenges and negative outlooks, there is also hope and opportunity; a tech resurgence is brewing that’s expected to rise like a phoenix from…

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Climate Crossroads: Unpacking the Dialogue in the Desert at COP28 18:01

11M ago18:01

18:01

Amid the backdrop of an increasingly polarized geopolitical landscape, growing socio-economicchallenges and intensifying climate conditions, the 2023 United Nations Climate ChangeConference (COP28) hosted its largest ever summit in Dubai with 100,000 attendees.Each COP provides a global stage for nations to collectively address urgent climate issue…

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Bridging the Growth Gap with AI Innovation 36:34

12M ago36:34

36:34

AI has created a dynamic landscape that presents risks and rewards for our nation, and this is Canada’s chance to reimagine its approach in a way that allows us to increase efficiency, remain competitive and enable economic growth. As a nation, we must leverage AI’s true transformative potential to foster an innovative workforce for the future — so…

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Navigating Canada’s Carbon Frontier 30:06

12M ago30:06

30:06

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 — wh…

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Mechanical Minds: Exploring the World of AI Robots 30:31

1y ago30:31

30:31

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. Strik…

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Mapping Canada’s New Greenprint with Sustainable Building Materials 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

Climate change and housing affordability are on a collision course, and we're going to need to think differently about how we build our communities across the country. Buildings are critical to the climate transition, whether it’s our homes, offices, hospitals or schools, these structures all have a role to play in the journey to net zero and we ne…

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Soaring Toward a Greener Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel 28:17

1y ago28:17

28:17

Flying is at the centre of our culture and acts as an enabler for economic growth and development — connecting Canadians and facilitating integration into the global economy. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is shaking up the aviation industry with an alternative method to power existing aircrafts, with aims of decarbonization to achieve a more sust…

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Forging Canada’s path in a future filled with AI 28:20

1y ago28:20

28:20

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…

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Disruptors: Season Seven Trailer 4:50

1y ago4:50

4:50

What an epic, even historic, summer it was.Heatwaves, wildfires, storms – it was like Mother Nature and Planet Earth were reminding us that no matter where we are, or what we do, the climate is profoundly changing. Now, as climate presents equal parts challenges and opportunities, we’ll need to accelerate climate action.Meanwhile, the explosion of …

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Reboot of “Disruptors LIVE: In Conversation with Applyboard’s Martin Basiri 27:45

1y ago27:45

27:45

It’s no secret that Canada’s labour market is facing significant challenges, but heading into another school year, there’s hope that a series of regulatory changes enacted by the Federal Government could help get more international students into the workforce. That’s why we’re highlighting an episode from the past season of Disruptors, an RBC Podca…

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Reboot of “The Growing Challenge: Part 3: The Hidden Threat of Food Spoilage and Waste” 35:13

1+ y ago35:13

35:13

Summer bounties are hitting our dinner, picnic and BBQ tables, and farmers are busy gearing up for another fall harvest season. But have you ever considered how much of the food we produce in Canada never even makes it to your plate? Or how much goes into the green bin? This year on Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, we tackled the challenge of food waste…

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Reboot of “Investing in Climate Action: What Canada Can Learn from the US” 35:57

1+ y ago35:57

35:57

As another wildfire season blankets Canada and the U.S. with smoke, air quality is worsening, and the summers are only getting hotter. Some of Canada’s most populous cities even topped the rankings when it comes to the worst air quality on the planet. That’s why we’re highlighting an important episode of Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, focused on spend…

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Reboot of “AI Helped Produce This Episode" 31:33

1+ y ago31:33

31:33

Few things have been more disruptive and hotly debated this year than AI as 2023 marked the potential tipping point in its mass adoption thanks to the public release of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT. From healthcare, to cybersecurity, to journalism and, now, Hollywood, AI is sending shockwaves through virtually every sector of our economy. S…

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Olivier Desmarais: How Canada Can Win In A Net Zero World 30:44

1+ y ago30:44

30:44

When it comes to the energy transition, we're going to need to literally rewire our economy. On the season finale of Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, host John Stackhouse sits down with Olivier Desmarais, the CEO of Power Sustainable, one of Canada’s most significant and global enterprises. The firm is a sustainable investment manager that invests in co…

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How Indigenous Business Can Accelerate Canada’s Net Zero Transition 29:29

1+ y ago29:29

29:29

If Canada is going to transition to clean energy, we’ve got to involve and engage our Indigenous communities for economic development and reconciliation. On this episode of Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, host John Stackhouse speaks to two leaders working to make a meaningful partnership happen: Annette Verschuren, CEO of NRStor and Matthew Jamieson, t…

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Building Green Part 2: Harnessing High-Tech To Lower Emissions 30:01

1+ y ago30:01

30:01

It all starts with the envelope—a building’s envelope, that is, to create more sustainable, comfortable homes and offices. Then the power of innovative materials and software comes together to create Net Zero buildings. In Part 2 of a special two-part series of Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, focused on greening Canada’s build sector, host John Stackho…

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Building Green: Fixing Canada’s Leaky Homes 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

29:44

Canada is a nation of builders—but buildings are our third biggest source of greenhouse gases and release some 90 million tonnes of C02 annually. On Part 1 of a special two-part series of Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, focused on greening Canada’s built sector, host John Stackhouse chats with three experts committed to decarbonizing our buildings. Tog…

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Innovation Nation: 3 Canadians Share Their Secrets 28:45

1+ y ago28:45

28:45

Have you ever wondered what qualities make up a true innovator? How do they approach problems and create new solutions? Is it nature or nurture? On this episode of Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, host John Stackhouse goes inside the minds of three Canadian innovators, all recipients of this year’s Governor General Innovation Awards: Gary Agnew, Co-foun…

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From Ship to Shelf: Vancouver’s Port of the Future 24:55

1+ y ago24:55

24:55

The COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather events and record e-commerce demand have shone a spotlight on the world’s supply chains. The journey of how we receive “stuff” is quite complicated—and fragile. Luckily, the power of technologies such as automation, renewable energy and data are helping to both streamline and “green” Canada’s supply chains. Go…

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Ten Questions on Climate for Earth Day 22:02

1+ y ago22:02

22:02

On this episode of Disruptors, an RBC podcast, host John Stackhouse is joined by a special guest co-host: Lindsay Patrick, Head of Strategic Initiatives & ESG at RBC Capital Markets, where she leads the Sustainable Finance Group. As the world marks Earth Day on April 22, John and Lindsay explore various questions on climate and call on a cross-sect…

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Soil: An Unexpected Climate Change Champion 29:11

1+ y ago29:11

29:11

Soil. We have a lot of it here in Canada, with the 12th largest agricultural land holding in the world. Our vast land presents a large opportunity to help combat climate change with sequestering carbon, as well as helping farmers’ bottom lines. Traditionally, agriculture has been all about yield: the more bushels, the better. But there’s a growing …

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Cyber Wars: A Good Offense Is the Best Defense 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

31:52

Cyber threats have been around as long as the Internet, but attacks have ramped up in the last few years, with the pandemic dramatically shifting more of our work—and our lives—online. Organizations also moved more of their operations to the cloud, creating a new potential liability. Recent high-profile security breaches have crippled some of Canad…

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Views from the Valley: Is The Worst Over for Tech? 28:33

1+ y ago28:33

28:33

It’s no secret that 2023 hasn’t exactly started on a high note for the tech sector. With more than 100,000 workers laid off already this year, looking in from the outside, the industry seems to have lost some of its momentum. But what are insiders saying? In the short term, large scale layoffs may not be over, but they’re slowing. And a look back i…

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Semiconductor Showdown: Canada Enters the Chip Race 27:30

1+ y ago27:30

27:30

Is the hustle to build a reliable, domestic supply of semiconductors the new space race? Semiconductors are small computer chips the size of a fingerprint that contain hundreds of millions, if not billions, of tiny transistors. And they’re essential for today’s electronics—from coffee machines to data centres that run the Internet. The world needs …

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Canada’s Quest for Quantum Dominance 28:09

2y ago28:09

28:09

Imagine a mathematical problem so complex, it would take today’s most sophisticated supercomputer 9,000 years to solve. Now, imagine a new type of computer that could solve the very same problem in just a fraction of a second. That’s the promise of quantum computing—and it turns out, Canada is well on its way to becoming a global force in the resea…

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