Daniel Wigdor, Co-founder and CEO of AXL Venture Studio, joins the Ask AI podcast to discuss how their approach is reshaping the way AI companies are built in Canada, why chat interfaces are selling AI models short, how human-centric computing gives Canada a real edge in the global race for applied AI, and how a scientific approach to product-market-fit is opening the door for a new generation of non-technical AI founders.

David Tyldesley, co-founder of Cube Business Media and producer of the SaaS North conference, joins Ask AI to talk about the impact of AI on the SaaS industry, the rise of Results as a Service, the character trait that will most help business leaders navigate AI change, and why AI is increasing the importance of live events.

In this conversation, host Chris McLellan goes beyond event coverage to explore how founders are shifting from feature-centric SaaS to outcome-oriented services. They discuss the build vs. buy mindset among AI builders, how AI agents are automating workflows, and why curiosity and customer delight are key success factors.

Recorded on the heels of SaaS North 2025, this episode offers insights on the future of SaaS, trust building, and strategic AI adoption.

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As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, Growclass founder and CEO Sarah Stockdale joins Ask AI to discuss why women are adopting AI more slowly than men, what that means for the future of work, and how programs like AI Skills Lab Canada are helping underrepresented professionals gain confidence and advance with these tools.

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