Category Archives: Industry

Anthony Stephan, Chairman of Cornerstone Development, on Sustainability, Education & the Metaverse

Growing up in Lebanon amid instability and constant change
Learning adaptability by moving across countries and schools

Dr. Vassil Dimitrov, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Calgary

Lifelong curiosity and passion for mathematics
Bridging mathematics and engineering through hybrid education

Mark Mueller-Eberstein, CEO & Co-Founder, CodexDF

The challenges and opportunities within blockchain and DeFi, particularly in enabling global access to financial tools
The critical gap he identified in crypto accounting and compliance, and how CodexDF aims to address it

Ramsay Brown, CEO of The AI Responsibility Lab: Shaping the Future of Safe and Ethical AI

PhD training under eminent neuroanatomist Dr. Larry Swanson
Viewing intelligence as an emergent property of complex adaptive systems

Carissa Reiniger, Founder & CEO of Small Biz Silver Lining, on Empowering Small Businesses

Carissa Reiniger reflects on her prairie roots in Edmonton, Alberta, where generosity, community, and service were core values.
Initially planning to pursue a PhD in psychology to work with juvenile delinquents, she soon realized she was more of a “doer” than an academic—prompting a shift from theory to action. Her move to Toronto introduced her to the world of business and community-driven impact.

Jairaj Purandare, Founder Chairman, JMP Advisors Pvt. Ltd.

India’s “Goldilocks moment”: low inflation, high growth, and controlled unemployment
Strong resilience amid global uncertainty and volatile markets

William C Davis, Leadership Expert and Speaker, Author and Mentor

William is a leadership expert, a speaker and a mentor dedicated to helping executives, managers and aspiring leaders develop the skills to lead confidently and positively.
He’s an author of two books titled How to Lead Without Just Managing and Building Genuine Relationships.