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The Gradient Ascent Podcast: Part 1 – The future of Canadian startups: AI, capital and brain drain

Aug 25, 2026The Innovation Economy
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The Gradient Ascent Podcast: Part 1 – The future of Canadian startups: AI, capital and brain drain

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Paul McKinlay

Senior Vice-President and Head

CIBC Innovation Banking

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Daniel Lee

Managing Director, Technology and Innovation, Investment Banking

CIBC Capital Markets