The productivity pivot: AI’s role in business transformation and growth
Nov 7, 202516 minutes
The productivity pivot: AI’s role in business transformation and growth
Running time: 15 minutes, 35 seconds
How AI is reshaping productivity: CIBC leaders and Canadian tech builders on ROAI, pilots to production, and managing agents.
Episode Contributor

Paul McKinlay
Executive Managing Director, Head of Innovation Banking
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