Canada’s healthcare system is struggling as its burden continually increases. What can we do to improve outcomes for patients and make the healthcare system more efficient? The answer is in public-private partnerships. Helen Trifonopoulos, Vice President of Cardiovascular Health at Novartis Canada shares her insights on PPPs in this interview.  Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://bit.ly/48wFk9c More about Life Sciences: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/?s=life+sciences Subscribe for exclusive previews of upcoming episodes and updates on new releases: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu  ..read more

What is Canada doing to ensure that it is ready for the application and challenges that crypto will bring in the future economy? Morva Rohani, Executive Director of the Canadian Web3 Council and Eric Richmond, President of Coinsquare, look into the future and define a vision for what crypto needs in Canada to thrive. Hosted by Sasha Krstic, President of Mastercard Canada, this episode takes a deep dive into all things crypto. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/crypto-innovation-morva-rohani-eric-richmond/ More from this Series: https://thefutureec ..read more

For Canada to meet its future talent needs and drive economic growth, we must be willing to take risks to transform existing educational models. Sheldon Levy, former President of Toronto Metropolitan University, talks to Future Forward host Sasha Krstic, President of Mastercard Canada, about the big problem holding Canada back from driving transformative change - our lack of trust and fear of failure. Watch the video: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/education-models-sasha-krstic-sheldon-levy/ More from this Series: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/future-forward-with-sasha-krs ..read more

hat must entrepreneurs, big business, and corporations do to ensure Canadian startups can scale both nationally and internationally? In this episode of Future Forward, Sasha Krstic from Mastercard Canada interviews Janet Bannister, Founder and Managing Partner of Staircase Ventures, and Kayla Isabelle, CEO of Startup Canada, to identify the key pain points for Canadian entrepreneurs and uncover the solutions to their challenges. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/interviews/canadian-startups-kayla-isabelle-janet-bannister-staircase-ventures/ More from this S ..read more

How will Canada fully unlock AI's potential? By boosting productivity, combating fraud, and ensuring rights in a rapidly evolving landscape. To leverage generative AI, first we have got to figure out how to use it. In this episode of Future Forward, Sasha Krstic from Mastercard Canada interviews Sinead Bovell, futurist and Founder of WAYE, and David Birch, Director of Innovation at Consult Hyperion, to chart a path forward for Canada’s AI future. Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://bit.ly/3s8neLr More from this Series: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/future-forward-wi ..read more

Small businesses make Canada’s economy go round. In episode two of Future Forward, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development Mary Ng talks to Sasha Krstic from Mastercard Canada about what Canada must do to enable the growth of SMEs. It all comes down to boosting competitiveness, ensuring inclusive growth, and facilitating digital adoption.  Read the full interview and key takeaways: https://bit.ly/45eAlbs  More from this Series: https://thefutureeconomy.ca/content-series/future-forward-with-sasha-krstic/  Subscribe for exclusive previews of upc ..read more

What is the impact on to the Canadian economy by technology advancements like Generative AI? In this interview, Angela Mondou from TECHNATION and Dave McCann from IBM Canada explore the challenges and opportunities of this and presents a path for how companies can get the most value out of tech modernization ..read more

What are the barriers that both big and small businesses face in Canada and what can the government do to promote a competitive and innovative environment to our future economy instead? In the first episode of Future Forward, Sasha Krstic from Mastercard Canada and Goldy Hyder from the Business Council of Canada sit down for a leader-to-leader discussion on the broad themes influencing Canada’s future economy ..read more

What will the future of Canada’s auto industry look like? What are the biggest challenges we face in building this sector up and what can we do to accelerate innovation and ensure competitiveness? Bill Newman, Chief Industry Executive Advisor, Automotive and Manufacturing for SAP, shares his perspective on the Canadian auto industry in this new interview.  ..read more

In this interview with Arlene Dickinson, one of Canada's most successful entrepreneurs and a beloved judge on the hit TV show Dragons' Den, she shares her top tips for entrepreneurs on how to succeed in Canada. Whether you're a first-time entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to thrive in the Canadian business landscape. So sit back, relax, and learn from the best as Arlene Dickinson shares her expert advice on how to succeed as an entrepreneur in Canada. Subscribe for exclusive content: https://bit.ly/3ri2IUu   ..read more