The CEO Series with McGill's Karl Moore

This week on the CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Mitch Joel, a Canadian entrepreneur. Mitch shares insights from his early career writing for leading business and technology magazines, growing and selling his digital agency, and how leaders should think about implementing AI responsibly.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with General Jennie Carignan, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff. General Carignan discusses how the Canadian Armed Forces are leveraging big data and artificial intelligence in military operations, what it’s like reporting directly to the Minister of National Defence, and the growing importance of the Arctic for national sovereignty and security.

Karl Moore is delighted to be speaking with Mark Shapiro, CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays. This is a replay of show we recorded in 2023, before they made it to this year’s unbelievable World Series.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Thane Calder, Founder and Chairman of CloudRaker. Thane shares the story behind founding CloudRaker, what it means to grow a startup in today’s turbulent environment, and the lessons he’s learned from his experience working with a venture studio.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Jon Cercone, owner of Taverne sur le Square, a restaurant in Montreal. Jon shares his perspective on navigating shutdowns during the pandemic, how inflation is impacting the hospitality industry today, and offers thoughts on what cities could do differently to better support small businesses.

This week, Karl Moore rebroadcasts a conversation he had with the late Ken Dryden from 2016, when Dryden taught his Canadian Studies course at McGill university entitled "Thinking The Future To make The Future."

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore sits down with Fred Lalonde, the Founder & CEO of Hopper. Fred shares his perspective on life as an entrepreneur compared to the corporate world, how he chooses which ideas are worth pursuing, and the profound impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of the Business Development Bank of Canada and Canada’s former Ambassador to France and Monaco. Isabelle reflects on her time as ambassador, how strategy is built within crown corporations, and her leadership approach across both public service and business.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore sits down with Jeff Leger, CEO of 123Dentist, one of Canada’s fastest-growing dental organizations. Jeff shares his perspective on the technologies transforming dentistry, whether AI can help address Canada’s shortage of dentists, and how government policy is shaping dental care for Canadians.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada. Goldy reflects on his time working alongside former Prime Minister Joe Clark, discusses the evolving role of China in Canada’s economic growth, and how Canadian businesses can position themselves for success in today’s rapidly changing global landscape.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore sits down with Mario Peloquin, President and CEO of VIA Rail Canada, the country’s national rail service. Mario shares how VIA Rail is positioning itself for the future by modernizing infrastructure, engaging Gen Z travelers, and benchmarking against international rail systems.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with Sunil Kapur, CEO of McCarthy Tétrault, Canada’s first national law firm. Sunil shares how his background in science shaped his legal thinking and reflects on his early experiences working with the Ministry of the Attorney General. Tune in for insights on leadership, legal strategy, and what it takes to succeed in today’s legal landscape.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Moore speaks with R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories. Tune in to hear Premier Simpson share how climate change continues to reshape the North, the future of the diamond mining industry and the broader challenges and opportunities facing northern leadership in a shifting global landscape.

This week on The CEO Series, Professor Karl Moore sits down with Eliza Reid, former First Lady of Iceland and best-selling author, to discuss Iceland’s global leadership in gender equality and her work advocating for equity both at home and abroad. Eliza also shares reflections on the unexpected transition into public life and what’s to come after her best-selling book, Death on the Island.

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore speaks with Fady Dagher, Chief of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM). Fady shares his early journey into law enforcement, what inspired him to serve, and the growing focus on mental health support for officers

This week on The CEO Series, Karl Moore sits down with Dax Dasilva, CEO of Lightspeed, a global leader in point-of-sale software headquartered in Montreal. Dax reflects on the company's early days, the turning points that fueled its global rise, and the entrepreneurial spirit behind its founding 20 years ago.