Mychelle Mollot

Our CEO Cam Linke is not only an ML Scientist but also the co-founder of Startup Edmonton and Founder of Flightpath Ventures. He is sharing critical insights about the ROI of AI at Canada’s biggest event in venture capital and private equity - Invest Canada '25 in Calgary.

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This morning marks a milestone I've been eagerly anticipating - Vector Institute's fourth annual Ontario AI Snapshot just went live - our comprehensive look at how Ontario's AI ecosystem performed over the past year. And honestly? The numbers tell a story that even surprised me. The headline that caught my attention: Ontario attracted $2.6 billion in AI investment this year - a 69% jump that outpaced energy, manufacturing, financial services, and agriculture sectors combined. But here's what really gets me excited as someone focused on building brand trust in the AI space - we're not just talking about money moving around. We're seeing real economic transformation. 17,196 new AI jobs created (+101%). 70 new companies established. 27 companies relocated here. Over 5,600 AI graduates landing well-paying positions. This isn't just growth - it's a complete ecosystem coming into its own. This data represents a fundamental shift from last year's slower job creation numbers. The market corrected, adapted, and came back stronger. That resilience? That's the kind of brand story that builds lasting trust in an industry still finding its footing with public perception. The brand we're building for AI in Ontario isn't just about innovation - it's about sustainable, inclusive growth that creates real opportunities for real people. Behind every data point in this report are countless hours of research, analysis, and collaboration. Massive thanks to our partners at Deloitte and the incredible team who made this happen: Orli Giroux Namian, Natalie Richard, Jennifer Jenkins, Marcie De Cesare, Nathan Lalonde, Bob (YiAn) Zhou, Craig Stewart, Audrey Ancion, Stefan Popowycz, @jessica li, Michael Chang, PhD - the unsung heroes who turn this ecosystem data into actionable insights. Full report and infographics available on Vector's site. Worth a deep dive and if you're keen - make this the reason to come visit/see us next week at the Toronto Tech Week events across the city! #AIEcosystem #OntarioAI #ThoughtLeadership #EconomicGrowth

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How does the world's first carbon-neutral food company stay ahead in a competitive, highly regulated industry For Maple Leaf Foods, the answer is partnership and digital transformation. From augmented reality training to digital twin simulations and performance tracking with Plex, their processes are more efficient, employees are more empowered, and operations are more sustainable. Discover how they've partnered with us and our PartnerNetwork™ members to bring this vision to life across multiple facilities. Read the full case study ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsKvYK28 #Digitaltransformation #smartmanufacturing #foodandbeverage #sustainability #digitaltwin #advancedtechnology #augmentedreality

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Everyone has an AI pilot. Few have AI at scale. Hear Rob Wilmot, General Manager and Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Canada, break down what it really takes to turn AI ambition into real‑world impact on the PSN Podcast hosted by Tony Naldinho. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://ibm.co/6048EHtj8 Public Sector Network Canada

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Would you wake up at 3:00 AM to manually process donations? For Leslie Stuart, Director of Data and Systems at the Alberta Cancer Foundation, this wasn't a hypothetical; it was reality. On the latest episode of the Belmar Bytes podcast, Leslie shares how her organization moved from a "Frankenstein" system to a modern donor platform running on Salesforce. We discuss: 🔹 The Risk of Inaction: Why holding onto 20+ years of data in a legacy system was a massive liability. 🔹 The Transformation: Moving from a "Flintstone car" to a reliable vehicle that allows for real-time decision-making. 🔹 The Results: From reactive data fixes to proactive donor engagement and a dedicated space for planned giving. I hope you'll check it out! https://lnkd.in/exrukJhS https://lnkd.in/ef3g4ehU https://lnkd.in/essFV-dd https://lnkd.in/ej23v5c5 If your non-profit is feeling stuck in the "bubblegum and shoelace" era of technology, this episode is a must-listen.

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Revolutionizing SR&ED Claims and R&D Funding with Technology – Stay Tuned 🚀💻 A powerful new episode is on the way. We are joined by Alon Sabi, CEO, and Achim Klor, Head of Marketing and GTM Advisor at SREDify, the platform that helps Canadian tech teams turn everyday development work into audit-ready SR&ED and IRAP documentation in minutes 🕒📊 Alon and Achim break down why traditional timesheets fail, the critical role of project management hygiene, and how AI is reshaping the R&D funding process. This episode offers valuable insights for businesses looking to streamline their SR&ED claims and maximize their R&D funding ⚡📈 Thanks to SK Uddin for making this conversation possible and to Maheen B. for hosting. Big appreciation to our partners UPS, A1 Global College of Health, Business and Technology, Google, and ADP for supporting Canadian entrepreneurs 🙌 More transformative insights coming soon. Stay tuned ⚡📢 #CanadianSME #SmallBusinessPodcast #SR&ED #R&DFunding #AIinBusiness #TechInnovation #ProjectManagement #TaxCredits #SMBsuccess

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SAP is reinforcing its commitment to Canada's digital sovereignty by announcing two new partnerships designed for public sector and regulated industry. With @Cohere: We are expanding our partnership to embed their leading generative AI platform into the SAP Sovereign Cloud. This gives organizations powerful AI tools to innovate securely, with the guarantee that their data never leaves Canada. https://surl.li/igtzot With @Bell Canada: We are working with Bell to combine its secure national network and data centre footprint with our SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site (SCOS). This collaboration delivers a trusted, fully Canadian-isolated cloud alternative for organizations with the strictest data residency requirements. https://surl.li/ljzpzw These partnerships eliminate the trade-off between security and progress, empowering Canadian organizations to lead with confidence. #SovereignAI #AIforGood #CanadianInnovation #PublicSector #DataSecurity #SAP #Cohere #Bell #CloudComputing #CdnTech

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