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Welcome to Podbytes! Listen to KPMG in Canada leaders and subject matter experts on a vast range of topics including our Audit, Tax, Advisory and Enterprise services. | Bienvenue sur PodBytes! Écoutez les dirigeants et les experts techniques de KPMG au Canada parler d’une vaste gamme de sujets, dont nos services-conseils et nos services aux entreprises, d’audit et de fiscalité.
Episodes
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Join us in Episode 2 as we delve into the fascinating world where the human experience meets the disruptive force of AI. Special guest Cameron Burke, Technology Partner at Fort Capital, shares his unique perspective on innovation and the game-changing influence of GenAI in business. Prepare for a captivating exploration of reclaiming passion and regaining control in the face of technological advancements.
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Not only do we rely on others when we are struggling with our mental health, but friends, family, and colleagues may also struggle with offering support; no one struggles alone. In this episode we talk about how our mental health has impacted those around us, and how we have struggled to be there for others. We also share some of our biggest learnings or 'ah-ha' moments in supporting those around us with their mental health.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
In Episode 3, we’ve invited Jayesh Parmar, Co-CEO and Founder of Gunkii, to share his journey in the startup ecosystem. Having incubated his startups in San Francisco, to now bringing innovation to the market. Tune into this discussion to learn about his business model and how that differentiates his company in the market.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
As your organization grows and matures, are you consciously asking the right questions? In Episode 4, Mo Asgari, Co-Founder & President of PokerLab, emphasized the importance of value add and the secret ingredient that ultimately led to the success of his business. Learn more as he shares his perspective on how technology transforms businesses.
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
How do you transition your career in tech to a different industry? In this episode of Women Talk Tech, Jennie Sadler, Tax Transformation Senior Manager, and Derlaine Brito, Tax Transformation Manager, discuss Derlaine’s journey to KPMG from the traditional manufacturing industry to the non-traditional tech area in financial services. Derlaine also shares her challenges, career goals, and how she leveraged her knowledge and experience to make her career move.
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
"Real Deal Insights" is a podcast about stories, reflections, and recommendations from dealmakers across Canada. In this inaugural episode, KPMG in Canada Deal Advisory Partner, Georges Pigeon, sits down with People Corporation's SVP of Corporate Development, Mark Dixon, to discuss his M&A experience in the insurance industry, deal-sourcing savvy, as well as considerations to maintain competitiveness and maximize deal value.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Entrepreneurship thrives on self-belief, guided by exceptional mentors and nurtured by a supportive network, all needed to overcome challenges often accompanying the entrepreneurial path. In Episode 5, Jeff McCann, CEO of Apollo Insurance, shares his journey to entrepreneurship, the importance of self-confidence and the influential people who help pave the way for success.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Join us as we unravel the profound impact of these three buckets on the Canadian tech ecosystem and how these key pillars converge to shape a future defined by innovation, opportunity, and collective success. In episode 6, Sid Paquette, who leads RBCx at the Royal Bank of Canada, notes that there are three crucial roles in innovation. Which one is your organization in?
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
As owners look to manage their real estate investments and preserve their wealth, establishing a family office may become a viable option. In the latest episode of our Real Estate and Construction in Canada podcast series, Tom Rothfischer speaks with Jason Belanger, KPMG Quebec Real Estate Leader, and Bridget Sachs, KPMG Family Office Senior Manager, to discuss the stage in which owners may start to consider a family office and the critical success factors needed to establish one.
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Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
In this episode, we discuss the schemes used by fraudsters to get information through illegitimate means. Imraan Bashir, Partner and National Public Sector Cyber Leader joins as a special guest and discusses phishing and digital identity.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
In this episode, we discuss stories of cryptocurrency fraud and how we can all protect ourselves from becoming victims. Special guests Amrit Dev and James Emerson join as special guests to share recommendations and best practices to invest carefully in cryptocurrencies to mitigate the chance of fraud.
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Ransomware continues to make headlines and is seen on the news more frequently these days. In this episode, we share stories detailing how events unfold when a group of skilled individuals hold sensitive company information hostage through the use of ransomware.
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
In this episode, we will be discussing stories of ESG fraud and its many consequences. Tony Lam joins as a special guest to share his thoughts on how to ensure that actions made towards ESG goals have the intended impact and how to avoid perpetuating ESG fraud.
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Marc Low, head of KPMG Ignition in Vancouver, invites Brett Henkel, co-founder and senior vice president of business development at Svante, and Jeanette Jackson, CEO of Foresight to a candid conversation on the challenges and opportunities found within Cleantech.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024