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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In this episode, Ask AI host Elena Putilina talks with Gabe Batstone, CEO and co-founder of Contextere, about the future of “blue collar AI.”

Gabe explains how their AI copilot, Madison, empowers industrial workers by delivering real-time, context-rich insight, reducing risks, increasing safety, and speeding up complex repairs.

It’s a powerful story of human-AI collaboration born on the front lines of aerospace, energy, and manufacturing.

Their conversation somewhat flips the script on AI and automation. Instead of replacing jobs, Contextere’s tools help field workers make better, faster, and safer decisions, especially in high-stakes, industrial settings.

It's about augmentation, not automation.

What you’ll hear:

- Why “blue collar” workers are among the least likely to be automated

- How Madison curates intelligence from 10+ systems to reduce time and risk

- Why co-creation with users shaped their voice-first design approach

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AI is transforming how people search for information and how businesses attract customers online. In this episode of the Ask AI Podcast, host Elena Putilina talks with Brock Murray, Co-Founder and COO of seoplusplus, a leading Canadian digital agency.

Brock shares how large language models like ChatGPT are shifting user behavior away from traditional search engines and why this signals a major turning point for digital marketers. He explains the rise of Generative Engine Optimization GEO, the resurgence of platforms like Wikipedia and Reddit, and why SEO fundamentals still matter.

You’ll hear how Brock’s team is using AI responsibly including developing a custom anonymizer for safer client data handling and how they’re preparing their staff with training experimentation and a strong growth mindset.

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Episode 57 of the Ask AI podcast features a conversation with Eric Sigel, a data scientist and biotech innovator with over 20 years of experience.

The discussion delves into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of scientific research, particularly in drug discovery, but not always at the expected pace or in anticipated ways.

Eric shares insights from his work at X-Chem, where he developed the scientific computing and data science infrastructure for their DNA-Encoded Library platform, and at ZebiAI, a spin-off company that applied machine learning to DEL technology and was acquired by Relay Therapeutics.

The episode explores the challenges of integrating AI into laboratory workflows, the bottlenecks that persist despite technological advancements, and the evolving skill sets required for scientists to keep pace with AI's rapid evolution.

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Welcome to Expert Insights, a new show format from of the Ask AI podcast where industry leaders share their thoughts about the opportunities and challenges related to AI adoption in the workplace.

This episode features Stephen Ghigliotty, the co-founder of MarketingEducation.ai, a free community designed to help marketers and educators navigate the AI revolution.

With over 25 years of experience at global advertising firms including Accenture and Saatchi & Saatchi, and contributing to the curriculum for Canada’s top marketing certification at the Canadian Marketing Association, Stephen has shaped how professionals learn and grow in this vital field.

In this episode, Stephen shares practical tips on how marketers can get started with AI and start using it to their career advantage.

Visit: https://marketingeducation.ai/

SUGGESTED RESOURCES:Stephen suggested the following free training resoruces as a good place for marketers who are new to artificial intelligence to get started:Google AI Essentials: https://grow.google/certificates/en_ca/ai-essentialsGoogle Machine Learning & AI For All Levels:https://cloud.google.com/learn/training/machinelearning-ai

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The Ask AI podcast caught up with Charles C. Onu, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ubenwa Health, the Montreal startup whose Nanni mobile application enables professionals and parents to "shazam" baby cries in order to get actionable healthcare insights in hospital delivery rooms, nurseries, and homes.

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