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June 3, 2026

C-Suite Unplugged: Cory Janssen, Co-Founder and CEO of AltaML

In this episode of C-Suite Unplugged, BCA president Adam Legge sits down with Cory Janssen, Co-Founder and CEO of AltaML, for a conversation on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, and Alberta’s opportunity in the emerging AI economy.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Cory shares the story behind his entrepreneurial journey, from launching Investopedia as a university student to building AltaML into one of Canada’s leading applied AI companies. Along the way, he reflects on the lessons he’s learned about leadership, investing, risk-taking, and building businesses that create long-term value.

Tune in for a discussion that cuts through the hype surrounding AI to unpack how organizations can move from experimentation to real-world impact.

In this episode:

  • Cory’s journey from Investopedia to AltaML 
  • How AI is changing the way organizations operate 
  • Alberta’s opportunity to lead in applied AI 

About C-Suite Unplugged

In this series, C-Suite Unplugged, host Adam Legge talks to Alberta’s top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders about their journey to the C-Suite, what keeps them up at night as an Albertan and as a leader in their industry, and what their outlook is for the future.

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