• Podcast Highlight "The Future Of" - How are AI and ocean data reshaping the blue economy while balancing innovation, economic growth, and ocean conservation?

• You were recently on CBC representing OSC. What was the conversation about, and did this feel like an important milestone for you personally or professionally?

• You’ve said you have a tendency to undercommunicate, even though you know you can’t afford to as a leader. Can you tell me about a time when this became a real leadership lesson for you, and what you’ve changed since?

• OSC theme “Blue foods, aquaculture & food security”: As food security becomes a bigger global challenge, where do you think Canada has an untapped opportunity to use its ocean resources to rethink how we produce food? Or When we think about feeding a growing global population, what role do you believe blue foods and the ocean need to play in the future of food security?

• OSC theme “Decarbonization & energy transition”: When people talk about the energy transition, the ocean is often left out of the conversation. Where do you see the ocean having the greatest potential to help Canada decarbonize?

• Tell me about a recent time when you had to really stand your ground on an idea or decision. What made you confident it was worth pushing for?

• Are you ready to talk publicly about the Alqualite project? If so, tell me about it and why it’s exciting for OSC.

Articles:

Option 1: How AI Can Accelerate Sustainability Without Compromising Impact

Angle: AI has the potential to dramatically accelerate sustainability efforts, but only when it's applied with intention, strong governance, and a focus on solving real-world problems rather than chasing technology for technology's sake.

1. AI is transforming every industry. Where do you see it making the biggest impact in advancing sustainability?

2. How can organizations ensure they're using AI to create meaningful environmental and economic outcomes—not just greater efficiency?

3. What risks should leaders consider when integrating AI into sustainability initiatives?

4. From your perspective at Canada's Ocean Supercluster, where have you seen AI deliver tangible results for sustainable innovation?

5. What advice would you give leaders who want to leverage AI to drive impact while maintaining trust, transparency, and long-term value?

Option 2: Can AI Help Solve Our Biggest Sustainability Challenges? A Leader's Perspective

Angle: AI isn't a silver bullet, but it can become one of the most powerful tools available to tackle complex sustainability challenges when paired with collaboration, human expertise, and bold leadership.

1. Can AI genuinely help solve some of our biggest sustainability challenges, or is it often overhyped?

2. Which sustainability issues do you believe AI is best positioned to address over the next decade?

3. What role does collaboration between industry, government, and innovators play in ensuring AI creates positive environmental outcomes?

4. How do we balance the rapid adoption of AI with responsible governance and ethical considerations?

5. Looking ahead, what excites you most about the intersection of AI and sustainability, and where do you think leaders should focus their attention next?

News & Updates

1. • What book(s) or article(s) did you read this past month that stayed with you? What takeaways do you have?

   • What event(s), talks or experiences did you attend this past month that stayed with you? What takeaways do you have?

   • What podcast(s) did you listen to this past month that stayed with you?

   • What is the topic of your Substack article this month, and what key points would you like to highlight?