Shanil Ebrahim is the Partner and Head of AI Strategy at Deloitte Canada, helping organizations develop and scale enterprise AI initiatives.
He specializes in AI strategy, digital transformation, and guiding leaders from AI experimentation to organization-wide adoption and measurable business impact.
Lindsay White is the Founder of High Voltage Leadership and a recognized expert in leadership, culture, and people strategy.
Based in Calgary, she works with founders, CEOs, and executive teams to build sustainable, high-performing organizations.
Paul Larche is a behavioral branding strategist who helps organizations understand the psychology behind decision-making, communication, and consumer behavior.
He is the author of The Divided Brain: Understanding Human Behavior in Branding and Business, which explores the relationship between emotion, rationality, and human behavior.
Identifying the disconnect between theoretical university learning and practical job skills.
Making workplace-relevant training accessible to everyone—not just those already working in finance roles.
Growing up in Israel and developing unconscious resilience in a volatile environment
Mandatory service in an elite military unit, which shaped adaptability and teamwork
Early inspiration from his uncle and exposure to Jiddu Krishnamurti’s philosophy in Manchester, England
Running youth groups with his wife in Montreal and a leadership role during the United Church of Canada’s 50th anniversary
Lifelong curiosity and passion for mathematics
Bridging mathematics and engineering through hybrid education
Growing up in Quebec during the referenda and witnessing the impact of economic hardship on society.
Lessons from his parents’ wartime experiences in Korea, teaching gratitude, service, and resilience.
Diana Szyszka Pompei is the Executive Director of Canadian Business Council (CBC), Dubai.
Shifting family circumstances and early passion for art, science, technology, and writing
The impact of cultural expectations on ambition and creativity
