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No tan HumanosLa IA no va a destruirnos… pero sí podría volvernos inútilesEn este nuevo episodio de No Tan Humanos, Vicente Rotman conversa con Martín Müller, ingeniero, emprendedor y fundador de Mintilabs, sobre los verdaderos cambios que está trayendo la IA, más allá del hype.👉 Esta conversación no se queda en lo técnico: explora el impacto profundo y silencioso que la inteligencia artificial está teniendo en cómo aprendemos, trabajamos y pensamos. ¿Qué pasa cuando dejamos de escribir, de programar, de resolver problemas… porque la IA lo hace todo por nosotros? ¿Qué habilidades humanas podríamos estar perdiendo sin darnos cuenta?🧠...2025-04-2355 min
Rotman Executive SummaryAccounting for labour: What your employees can reveal about company successWhat can your employees' LinkedIn and Glassdoor activity tell you about a company's prospects? More than you might think. From competition for top talent to out-of-sync business prospects, these platforms offer valuable insights — but are leaders paying attention? Assistant professor Nan Li joins Executive Summary to unpack what employees are really signaling and why companies must start listening.Show notes[0:00] Are you listening to what your employees are and aren’t telling you about your company’s prospects?[0:29] Meet Nan Li, an assistant professor of accounting at the Rotman School of Management who studies...2025-04-0817 min
Música del Ático“Despersonalizaron la música. Lograron que no tenga injerencia” Sergio Rotman y Saul Diaz de Vivar en Música del Ático 466“Despersonalizaron la música. Lograron que no tenga injerencia” Sergio Rotman y Saul Diaz de Vivar en Música del Ático 466Un programa especial en el que celebramos lo diferente y a la militancia por la vanguardia. De cara a dos noches imperdibles, nos acompañan en el programa Sergio Rotman y Saul Nieto Diaz de Vivar.Desde la oscuridad de la noche porteña en los 80's hasta la mentira de la democratización de la música. Te espera una imperdible charla.Por Agustín Riestra y Emilio Riestrahttps://linktr.ee/musicadelatico...2025-03-131h 50
Rotman Visiting ExpertsLeading bigger: Inclusion, flexibility and the future of workIs inclusion the secret to high-performing teams? In this episode of Rotman Visiting Experts, Brett Hendrie sits down with Anne Chow, former CEO of AT&T Business and author of Lead Bigger, to explore why true inclusion goes beyond DEI—and why leaders who embrace it outperform those who don’t. From creating psychologically safe workplaces to rethinking flexibility and performance metrics, Chow shares practical insights on how leaders can cultivate cultures where employees—and businesses—thrive.
2025-02-2524 minRotman Visiting ExpertsHow to lead in a time of outrageThe world feels more divided than ever, with anger permeating every level of society. For leaders, this creates challenges that range from difficult to seemingly impossible. How can they manage anger among employees, stakeholders, and external pressures? In the latest episode of Rotman Visiting Experts, Professor Karthik Ramanna discusses his new book, The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarizing World, and shares a practical framework for navigating these turbulent times.
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Timpul prezentLiviu Rotman: „Holocaustul este o tragedie a întregii umanităţi, nu numai a evreilor sau a romilor”27 ianuarie este Ziua Internațională de Comemorare a Victimelor Holocaustului, a decis în 2005 Adunarea Generală a ONU. Acum 80 de ani, în 27 ianuarie 1945 Armata Roșie a eliberat lagărul de exterminare Auschwitz-Birkenau. În timpul celui de-al Doilea Război Mondial au fost exterminați 6 milioane de evrei. De asemenea, printre victimele regimului nazist se numără și romi, persoane cu dizabilități și homosexuali. Aproximativ 50 de supraviețuitori ai lagărului de exterminare Auschwitz-Birkenau au participat la ceremonia care marchează 80 de ani de la eliberarea lagărului. Despre Holocaust şi antisemitism, despre negarea Holocaustului şi pericolul proliferării discursului neofascist am vorbit cu...2025-01-2727 minRotman Executive SummaryTaming the machine: Why regulating AI feels impossible (but we have to try anyways)"If AI didn’t offer such massive opportunities... we’d likely regulate it out of existence." On the latest episode of the Executive Summary, professor Dan Trefler explores the double-edged sword of artificial intelligence: Are the risks worth the rewards? Is bureaucratic red tape the solution — or just another hurdle? And how can the average citizen help fight the "great regulatory" battle? Show notes:[0:00] In 2023, tech leaders and academics signed a letter agreeing to hold off on future AI development until government regulation caught up…spoiler alert: it didn’t. [0:48] Five years ago, it would hav...2025-01-1417 minRotman Executive SummaryToo hot to handle: How extreme heat damages businesses' bottom linesExtreme heat is reshaping daily life, but what does it mean for companies? Assistant Professor Nora Pankratz joined the Executive Summary to unpack the financial toll of rising temperatures on organizations, and what — if anything— companies can do about it. Show notes[0:00] The world is getting warmer, and it’s costing businesses.[0:37] Meet Nora Pankratz, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga, with a cross appointment to the Rotman School of Management. She studies the impact of climate change on organizations.[1:48] One of the biggest risks of heat is its imp...2024-12-1014 minRotman Executive SummaryBeyond Burnout: How to cultivate resilience in your workforceIn just four years, it feels like our workplaces have changed irrevocably. New technologies like AI threaten old jobs; shifting demographics bring new interpersonal challenges on teams; and our work location — be it home, the traditional office or a hybrid of the two — has become a flashpoint between leaders and employees. So what's the antidote? Professor Julie McCarthy joined the podcast to talk about resilience, why organizations should work to instill it in their teams, and how it can help us all move beyond burnout. Show notes: [0:00] The world has been a very stressful place, and so...2024-11-1218 minRotman Executive SummaryUnlocking success: Why your IP strategy could make or break your businessIntellectual property may not be glamorous, but it’s essential to future business success. Professor Alberto Galasso explains how the right IP strategy can drive growth — or hold your business back— on the latest Rotman Executive Summary.Show notes: [0:00] There are a lot of factors that go into whether a company is innovative or not, so much so that Professor Alberto Galasso wrote a book on the topic. [1:50] But he warns that people often overlook the importance of IP to the innovation process. [2:25] Let’s define IP, copyright and patents. [3:52] The...2024-10-0816 min
Eat Blog TalkHow a New Food Blogger Can See Strong Results in the First 10 Days (+Keeping Your Head in the Game Amidst High-Performing Competition) with Dee RotmanIn episode 572, Dee Rotman teaches us how to create strong results for a new blog, getting high page views from the start by building an audience on social media first. Deeckla (Dee) Rotman founded Dee & Sweets in December 2022, sharing baking recipes and tips with time-sensitive home bakers on social media. Having created over a hundred dessert recipes, Dee launched her blog in April 2024 and is already seeing strong growth. Dee became an entrepreneur after having been a marketing leader in the corporate world for most of her career. In this episode, you’ll learn why De...2024-08-0835 min
The Peel with Turner NovakFrank Rotman | Building Capital One ($58B) and QED Investors ($4B AUM)Get first-party targeting with Brave's private ad platform: cookieless and future proof ad formats for all your business needs. Performance meets privacy. Head to https://brave.com/ads/ and mention “Turpentine” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign.
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Frank Rotman is the Co-Founder and CIO of QED Investors, and before that helped start Capital One. Frank and I go deep on their founding stories, as well as one of QED...2024-08-011h 48
Admissions Straight TalkDo You Have the Spike for Toronto Rotman MBA? [Episode 581]Mohammad Salhia, Managing Director of Recruitment, Admissions, and Business Development at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, discusses the distinctive features of the Rotman MBA program. Mohammad highlights the various MBA program options at Rotman, including full-time, morning/evening, and executive MBA programs. He emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the full-time MBA program, which includes academic study, elective courses, and a four-month internship. He also discusses the unique features of the program, such as the Self-Development Lab and the Leadership Development Lab, which focus on fostering communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Additionally, he shares...2024-06-1844 minRotman Executive SummaryMind the gap: Should brands weigh in on divisive topics?From issues of bodily autonomy to climate change to social equality, the world is increasingly polarized, and even companies can't escape hot-button topics. While once, organizations could keep their positions on divisive issues to themselves, consumers are demanding they take sides. But should they? And how can brands weigh in without alienating the people who disagree with their stance? Assistant professor Rhia Catapano explores how businesses can navigate these polarizing topics on the latest episode of the Executive Summary. Show notes:[0:00] In 2022, Disney and the state of Florida became embroiled in a polarizing debate over th...2024-04-0915 min
Diving Deep with Destin: Sex, Love, and Evolution010: CENSORED: Sexual Health in the Digital Age with Jackie RotmanDestin Gerek engages in a riveting conversation with Jackie Rotman, the force behind the Center for Intimacy Justice. We explore the vast and often shadowy landscape of tech censorship, its profound implications on sexuality, and the pioneering efforts to combat it. My guest, Jackie Rotman, founder of the Center for Intimacy Justice, sheds light on a struggle that touches the core of our digital existence. Her organization's relentless pursuit against the Goliath of tech censorship not only highlights the disproportionate impact on women's sexual health businesses but also underscores a broader societal challenge. Rotman's journey, marked by personal trials...2024-04-041h 13Rotman Executive SummaryEmotions and Excellence: Why processing feelings is important for leadershipWe often reach adulthood without ever being taught how to process our emotions. But an unprocessed emotion never goes away; it simply festers and grows. Associate professor Maja Djikic joined the Executive Summary podcast to talk about how to identify if we're bad at processing our feelings, how we can get better at it, and what role organizations have in helping their leaders and teams understanding that skillset. Show notes[0:00] “A lot of discussion on managing emotions has to do with how to make emotions go away. Usually they're seen as something negative, somet...2024-03-1114 min
Utopia is NowThe Social Psychology Behind Climate Change Inaction | Prof. Jeffrey Rotman, PhDDr Jeff Rotman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing and co-director of the Better Consumption Lab at Deakin Business School. He is the recipient of the 2021 Vice-Chancellor’s Early Career Researcher Award for Career Excellence. He specialises in research on consumer psychology with a specific focus on the areas of ethics, emotion, and sustainability.
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1:34 - Our minds handle risk strangely – and...2024-01-291h 16Rotman Executive SummaryThe real dangers of fake reviews: How a billion-dollar industry is reshaping e-commercePhony stars and false testimonials are rampant online. But is this really a problem, how did we get here, and what responsibility to e-commerce platforms have in addressing the problem? Assistant professor Shreyas Sekar explores what the future of reviews looks like, and why platforms like Amazon should probably take the issue of fake reviews more seriously. Show notes: [0:00] When you see thousands of version of the same product you’re looking to buy online, how do you parse through the options to make a selection? This is where reviews come in. [0:46] Shreyas Sekar...2024-01-1615 minRotman Visiting ExpertsFail smarter: What the research tells us about failure and growthCan you get better at failure? Amy Edmondson joined Rotman Visiting Experts to explore the good kind of failures, the kind we need to avoid, and what we can learn from it all.
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Essential Ingredients Podcast014: Drink Mindfully: Redefining Booze with Regenerative Organic with Maddy Rotman and Taylor Lanzet“When we think about our community, we don't feel alone at all. We look at all of our farmers, all of these amazing other CPG brands, we are becoming a loud minority that is shaking and moving the system.” —Maddy Rotman “Be a little bit more curious when you're out there shopping for alcoholic products. Gravitate towards the brands that fully disclose everything.” —Taylor Lanzet As the world of spirits embraces regenerative organic farming, a new era of eco-conscious consumption is taking root. By adopting practices that mimic nature's restorative cycles, distillers are...2023-12-0529 minRotman Executive SummaryHow to perfect your gift giving, according to researchResearch tells us we're probably not as good at gift giving as we'd like to think. Assistant professor Cindy Chan joined the Rotman Executive Summary podcast to explore the science behind better gift exchanges, how we approach the process asymmetrically, and how presents can actually change - and improve - our relationships. This is an episode you'll definitely want to unwrap ahead of the holidays. Show notes: [0:00] How confident are you in your gift-giving game? [0:55] Meet Cindy Chan, an expert in gifts, experiences and relationships.[1:15] Social norms make gift giving a com...2023-12-0514 min
Tank Talks By Ripple VenturesUnlocking User Value with Robin Rotman of ARE TOO DesignOne of the most concrete ways users experience a modern startup is through the design of the app itself. Small choices in design and implementation can sway a user from becoming a fan or never opening the app again. Our guest today is Robin Rotman, Director of Design and Founder of ARE TOO, a design agency that focuses on UX/UI and Branding.About Robin Rotman:Robin Rotman is the Design Director and Founder of ARE TOO. She previously worked at Atlassian on the Trello team. Prior to that, she was at GrubHub Agency, where she started...2023-07-2743 minRotman Visiting ExpertsRose Patten explores intentional leadershipRose Patten brings her decades of expertise on leadership to the Rotman Visiting Experts studio, exploring the eight key competencies leaders of tomorrow need today, and how we can all be more intentional in our leadership styles.
2023-06-2729 minRotman Visiting ExpertsKelly Richmond Pope's lesson from the pervasive world of fraudFraud may seem pervasive, but that doesn't mean we need to fall victim to it. Kelly Richmond Pope joins Rotman Visiting Experts to explore what we can learn from fraudsters and their victims, and what steps individuals and organizations can take now to avoid become victims ourselves.
2023-05-3036 minRotman Executive SummaryHow to create a remote work policy that works for everyoneWhat role should the office play, and can companies create equitable and sustainable WFH policies that work for all employees? Rotman's Sarah Kaplan and Carmina Ravanera weigh in on the future of hybrid work. Show notes[0:00] In 2020, the world embarked on the great work-from-home experiment. And while as of 2022, businesses have called people back to the office, a big question mark remains[0:41] Meet Sarah Kaplan and Carmina Ravanera from the Institute for Gender and the Economy, who explored the tension between what workers and businesses want and need when it comes to a r...2023-03-1416 minRotman Executive SummaryIs innovation in crisis? Why it's time to amp up research & developmentThe state of innovation wasn't great, even before you threw a pandemic or recession into the mix. And while it's too early to tell the long-term implications that team isolation and rising interests rate might have on the research and development process, associate professor Kevin Bryan explores why our process of innovation might be in crisis, and what might be done to solve the problem. Show notes: [0:00] "There's this worry that growth is slowing down. you might think, how could that be an era of like artificial intelligence and robots and like how growth is sl...2023-01-1015 minRotman Executive SummaryTalk human to me: Understanding the new ways we interact with brandsFrom social media to AI to celebrity endorsements — brands interact with us on a more personal level than ever. But how does that change our relationship with the products we buy and the companies that serve us? In the latest episode of the Rotman Executive Summary, professor Pankaj Aggarwal explores how the way we anthropomorphize brands is changing, and why that matters.Show notes [0:00] “Think back to your childhood and the foods you ate. Did you enjoy Tony the Tiger’s Frosted Flakes? Lucky the leprechaun’s Lucky Charms? Snap, Crackle and Pop’s Rice Krispies? 2022-11-0817 minRotman Executive SummaryDo you care about your employees? Prove it.What are the dos and don'ts of improving employee engagement in 2022? Professor Alan Saks, a human resources expert from the University of Toronto Scarborough/Rotman School, explains why it's time for a different approach to HR management. Show notes[0:00]: "When you don't care about your employees, they will not care about the organization, they will not be engaged, and they may quit." Professor Alan Saks has studied the shifts in human resource management for the past three decades. He even co-wrote a book on employee engagement. With the pandemic changing the way we wo...2022-09-0719 min
North Star with Ellin Bessner'I was gaslit continuously': Alexandra Lulka Rotman speaks out about her antisemitism battle with Toronto's school boardIn December 2021, at a Toronto District School Board meeting, Alexandra Lulka Rotman made a rare public statement after being accused by the TDSB of breaking their code of conduct. The story began in May, 2021, when a pro-Palestinian TDSB staff member sent out teaching materials that linked to sources supporting anti-Israel terrorist activities, including suicide bombings. Lulka Rotman subsequently spoke out against those materials—and wound up the subject of an internal TDSB report labelling her Islamophobic, and suggesting she be censured.
Since then, that TDSB meeting in December was the only time she spoke openly about the fi...2022-08-2519 min
The 'Yiddish Voice' PodcastGitu Cycowicz on Meeting President Biden (new); Diego Rotman: Dzigan & Schumacher (replay)Part 1: We took a temporary break from our summer rerun season to bring our dear listeners breaking news, of a sort, from the real world: we reached friend of the show Gitu Cycowics hours after her meeting with President Biden at Yad Vashem to get her first impressions. Gitu -- a/k/a Giselle (Gita) Cycowicz (née Friedman) -- who was born in 1927 in the town of Chust in the Carpathian Mountains, then part of Czechoslovakia, survived Auschwitz and other camps, later starting a new life in the USA, and eventually getting her PhD in psychology. In her l...2022-07-141h 21
Rotman PodcastSpecial Episode: And That's It for the Rotman PodcastIn this final episode from our co-hosts Phil and Vaishnavy, they reminisce about their experience hosting the Rotman Podcast. With the last quick fire round complete, the torch is passed to Rosanna and Jennifer from the E/M MBA program to continue. 2022-05-1115 min
Relief from GriefTurned into a Widow by Terrorists with Mrs. Risa RotmanTurned into a Widow by TerroristsMrs. Risa RotmanAuthor of Terror and Emunah in Har NofIt was a calm morning, and Mrs. Risa Rotman was looking forward to catching up on housework and errands. Instead she heard sirens. Sirens she tried to ignore until she couldn’t anymore. There had been a terrible terrorist attack in the Har Nof shul, directly down the block from her house. Men who had been davening there had been killed. Risa’s husband was one of the victims.Rabbi Rotman survived the...2022-03-2841 minRotman PodcastBeyond the Pandemic With Rotman Professor Jim FisherProfessor Jim Fisher teaches various courses at Rotman, with a big focus on organization design. In this episode of the Rotman podcast, we catch up with Professor Fisher to learn more about his time at the school so far, and his past experiences. He sheds some much needed light on the changing organizations as we come out of the pandemic. We also learn more about his habits, and what makes him tick. Tune-in today to hear more from Professor Fisher! 2022-03-1847 minRotman PodcastSpecial Episode: EMAIn this episode of the Rotman Podcast, we catch up with this year's executives of the EMA. We hear more about each of their Rotman stories, and get some tips and tricks on how to survive being a club exec while being in school. Gareth Fernandes, Cody Littlefield and Xi Zhang share their unique perspectives with us on what success looks like for them. Tune in to hear more about upcoming EMA events as well. 2022-02-1531 min
High Tech On The LowHigh Tech on the Low ft. Gal Rotman - See, Know, GuideWhen developing a technology that flips traditional methods on its head, it starts with a process. See, Know, Guide (SKG) developed by Gal Rotman, one of the co-founders of Sency.Ai, and his team, was the secret sauce to Sency's groundbreaking technology for sports and wellness lovers around the world to receive digital instruction and feedback to improve their game. Now, as one of the most popular apps in the sports and wellness market, Sency's trajectory is bright, but its beginnings were humble. The idea started during Gal and his co-founders' active time in the army, extending to their...2022-02-0628 minRotman PodcastCatching Up With Rotman Student Leaders: Anton Yatsenko and Kevin ThomIn this episode, we continue our series where we catch up with student leaders at Rotman. Anton Yatsenko and Kevin Thom share their Rotman story with us, and tell us what it's like to be the Presidents of two popular clubs here at the University. Anton provides some insight on upcoming club events happening at the Rotman Wine Society, and shares some tips for incoming students on what to expect as a student leader. Kevin gives us a look into the happenings of the Rotman Beer Association this year and sheds some light on his experience so far at...2021-12-1331 minRotman PodcastBeyond the Pandemic With Rotman Professor Dilip SomanIn this episode of the Rotman Podcast, our hosts are joined by Professor Dilip Soman, Director of the Behavioural Economics in the Action Research Centre at Rotman. The group discuss the impact of the pandemic on consumer habits, and organizational changes stemming from this event. Professor Soman also shares some tidbits on his new book, and discusses his recent papers centering around consumer behaviour. We also hear his thoughts on how Canada could have handled the pandemic better. Tune in to learn more!2021-11-1839 min
From My Mama's Kitchen® Talk Radio ShowRosie 2.0 for Alzheimer’s Patients & Caregivers with Gary Rotman & Bruce BarnetNovember is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. It shines a spotlight on the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for this disease, and it currently affects nearly 5.4 million Americans. Raising awareness about the disease also highlights the increasing support for caregivers and other available resources. Rosie 2.0 has been called a senior's Alexa or Google Home. It's a SiMPL Technology solution for memory loss patients and their caregivers. Rosie is a talking alarm clock that allows family members and caregivers to record reminders in their familiar voices to remind memory loss patients to take their meds, eat meals...2021-11-0956 min
Rosie 2.0 for Alzheimer’s Patients & Caregivers with Gary Rotman & Bruce BarnetNovember is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. It shines a spotlight on the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for this disease, and it currently affects nearly 5.4 million Americans.
Raising awareness about the disease also highlights the increasing support for caregivers and other available resources.
Rosie 2.0 has been called a senior's Alexa or Google Home. It's a SiMPL Technology solution for memory loss patients and their caregivers. Rosie is a talking alarm clock that allows family members and caregivers to record reminders in their familiar voices to remind memory loss patients to take their meds, eat meals...2021-11-0957 minRotman PodcastSpecial Episode: Back to SchoolWith COVID restrictions lifting, our co-hosts venture into their first in-person class at Rotman. They share their own experiences, and speak to some of their cohort and professors about the changes impacting the university. With elective selection just wrapping up, they also talk about their learning from this experience. 2021-10-2720 minRotman PodcastSpecial Episode: Elective SelectionWith elective selection quickly approaching for a lot of students at Rotman, this episode of the Rotman Podcast dives deeper into the process. We speak with Freeda Khan and Adriana Rossini from Registrarial services to get your questions answered. Confused about what courses to take? We also talk about the most popular courses offered at Rotman, and what our co-hosts are planning on pursuing this year. 2021-10-1239 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#184 Toronto Rotman MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Imran Kanga - "Choose Your Own Adventure"Imran Kanga, Director of Recruitment & Admissions for Rotman School of Management's Full-time MBA at the University of Toronto, discusses what makes the Rotman MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. Program Highlights (2:30) | Admissions (19:00) | Financing & Scholarships (35:30) | Careers (39:50) About Our Guest Imran Kanga is Director of Recruitment & Admissions for the Rotman School of Management's Full-time MBA Program at the University of Toronto. Previously, Imran worked in a similar capacity for the Schulich School of Business, where he got his MBA in 2010. What is unique about the Toronto Rotman MBA? What...2021-10-0949 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#184 Toronto Rotman MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Imran Kanga - "Choose Your Own Adventure"Imran Kanga, Director of Recruitment & Admissions for Rotman School of Management's Full-time MBA at the University of Toronto, discusses what makes the Rotman MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. Program Highlights (2:30) | Admissions (19:00) | Financing & Scholarships (35:30) | Careers (39:50) About Our Guest Imran Kanga is Director of Recruitment & Admissions for the Rotman School of Management's Full-time MBA Program at the University of Toronto. Previously, Imran worked in a similar capacity for the Schulich School of Business, where he got his MBA in 2010. What is unique about the Toronto Rotman MBA? What...2021-10-0949 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#184 Toronto Rotman MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Imran Kanga - "Choose Your Own Adventure"Imran Kanga, Director of Recruitment & Admissions for Rotman School of Management's Full-time MBA at the University of Toronto, discusses what makes the Rotman MBA unique, the school’s admissions process, career opportunities and more. Program Highlights (2:30) | Admissions (19:00) | Financing & Scholarships (35:30) | Careers (39:50) About Our Guest Imran Kanga is Director of Recruitment & Admissions for the Rotman School of Management's Full-time MBA Program at the University of Toronto. Previously, Imran worked in a similar capacity for the Schulich School of Business, where he got his MBA in 2010. What is unique about the Toronto Rotman MBA? What...2021-10-0949 minRotman PodcastBeyond the Pandemic with Rotman Professor Richard FloridaIn this new series of the Rotman Podcast, we learn from our Professors about the impact of COVID-19 on their respective industries. This episode features Professor Richard Florida, a household name in the world of Urban Planning. He teaches at the Rotman School and School of Cities, and is the creator of the widely held theory of the Creative Class. We chat about the recent Canadian elections, the widening gap between income classes due to COVID and what the future looks like here in Canada as we recover from the pandemic. Professor Florida also shares with us how he...2021-09-2846 minRotman PodcastCatching Up With Rotman Student Leaders: Mohamed Rasekh and Lucas LimaIn this episode, we introduce a new series where we catch up with student leaders at Rotman. Mohamed Rasekh and Lucas Lima share their Rotman story with us, and tell us what it's like to be the Presidents of two extremely popular clubs here at the University. Mohamed provides some insight on upcoming club events happening at the MCA, and shares some tips for incoming students on what to expect going into this industry. Lucas gives us a look into what we can expect from the RSBA this year and sheds some light on how he's juggling full time...2021-09-0231 min
Rotman PodcastAlternate Paths from Rotman - Madeleine CohenIn this episode, we speak with an industry expert about the highs and lows of working in the media sector. Madeleine Cohen is the VP of Corporate Planning & Investor Relations at Boat Rocker Media, with tremendous experience in full business life cycle management. Madeleine shared her learnings with us from her previous role at Kew Media Group, where she was the sole employee. We also had the opportunity to chat about her Rotman story, and how the Rotman Executive MBA program helped Madeleine in her career. 2021-08-1825 min
Rebel Spirit RadioSpiritual But Not Religious with Dr. Andy RotmanIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Andy Rotman, professor in the Religion Department and Buddhist Studies program at Smith College in Massachusetts where he teaches a course on "spiritual but not religious," one of the fastest-growing demographics in the United States. In our discussion, we talk about who identifies as spiritual but not religious, what it might mean, but also some of the key themes driving what Andy refers to as a "movement of discontent" including economic, racial, social, and environmental justice.
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Support...2021-08-051h 18Rotman PodcastAlternate Paths from Rotman - Kayla RochkinIn this episode of our Alumni series, we talk to Kayla Rochkin about her role as the Vice President of Marketing at TREC Brands, a socially-conscious cannabis brand house. Kayla sheds some light on her time spent at Rotman in the full-time MBA program, and how the experience shaped her career today. She provides an interesting take on the future of the cannabis industry here in Canada and shares her experiences working with a fast growing company managed by an inspiring female CEO!2021-08-0430 minRotman PodcastOur Rotman StoryIn this completely unscripted episode, Phil and Vaishnavy, who have known each other for a year but never met (thanks to COVID), spend some time on their Rotman story. Find out what makes our hosts tick and learn about their quirks in the new Quickfire Challenge! 2021-06-2309 minRotman PodcastAlternate Paths from Rotman - Michael VinerOn the last episode of Season 2 of the Rotman Podcast, Ben and Erin pass on the torch to the new hosts of the show, Vaishnavy and Phil. We find out a little bit more about our new hosts, and learn from another Rotman Alum! Michael is the Director of Digital Audio Advertising at Rogers Media. His focus is on working with partners to help establish their digital audio advertising, such as podcasting and digital audio streaming. Mike shares his insights on the future of podcasts and how Rotman has prepared him to join the media industry!2021-06-0839 min
Rotman Commerce PodcastEPISODE 9: The Transition to WorkThis episode, we explore how to navigate the transition from student life to the workplace. How do you hit the ground running? How do you make sure you stand out? Join Helen Hu, a Rotman Commerce alumni currently working at Deloitte Canada for a conversation about personal branding, how getting involved in university life helped her along her career journey, and more student advice!2021-05-2127 min
Rotman PodcastAlternate Paths from Rotman: John YoungJohn Young is the CEO of Boat Rocker Media, Chairman of the Board of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television and a graduate of the Director's Governance College at Rotman. He also is the Chair of the Board & Co-founder of the Board of Feeding Canadian Kids as well as a board member of SIR Corp and Caldwell Partners. Born and raised in Scotland before moving to Canada, he is a shining example of what business leaders from abroad can accomplish in the entertainment and media space here in Toronto.2021-04-0431 min
Rotman PodcastAntonella Hidalgo and EMA in 2021Season 2: Episode 9Rotman's very own Antonella Hidalgo goes over her experience as EMA Club President and working at CIBC last Summer. We chat about the various Entertainment and Media Association events held this year and reflect on the opportunities for Rotman's class of 2022. We also learn the secrets of Ecuador's cuisine and Antonella's legendary past as a professional dancer.2021-03-1431 min
TechTalksEp 3: Gender Gap in Finance and Technology (w/ Vanessa Iarocci)In this first instalment of the Gender Gap in Finance and Technology series, we’re joined by Vanessa Iarocci, Executive-in-Residence at the Rotman School of Management and president and CEO of McCarthy Uniforms. We discuss the challenges and feats women in business face, her career journey leading up to running a business, and her expertise on building inclusivity and equity in firms.2021-03-1222 minTechTalksEp 2: RegTech and LegalTech (in collaboration w/ RCLA)On February 27th, RCFTA and RCLA (Rotman Commerce Law Association) hosted an online event where students listened in on a discussion and asked questions about RegTech and LegalTech. We explore how changing technologies are being applied towards regulation and oversight in Canadian financial markets, as well as traditional legal practices in real estate, criminal, and corporate law.
In this episode, we are joined by three industry professionals: Brian Chan (IT Management Consultant), Kaushik Bhatia (MNP Senior Manager, Technology Risk Advisory), and Laurie M. Clark (Founder of Canchek Corporation). 2021-03-091h 28
Rotman PodcastAlternate Paths from Rotman: Shan HuangRotman Alumni Shan Huang is the Director of Audience Development at Tribeca Film Festival with experience working at VICE, Comedy Central and The Front. She interned at TIFF while at Rotman, paving a career path to entertainment management after her graduation. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and learn how Rotman prepared her to follow her dreams.2021-02-2130 min
TechTalksEp 0: Introduction to TechTalksThe Rotman Commerce FinTech Association (RCFTA) is excited to launch our podcast series, TechTalks! In our very first episode, get familiar with our hosts who will share a little about themselves and what RCFTA is all about. They'll be taking us along an educational journey as we sit down with industry insiders and talk all things tech, business, finance, and more in our future episodes.2021-02-1114 minRotman Commerce PodcastEPISODE 0: Introducing the Rotman Commerce PodcastIntroducing the Rotman Commerce Podcast—a show aimed to inspire commerce students like ourselves.
Every episode, join our P&VP Emmanuel Ferreria and Jake Gaudet, along with our co-hosts Katrina Lai, Shirley Liu, and Nadira Kamalia, for a deep-dive interview with a diverse selection of industry professionals in the world of finance, management, and accounting. Bringing you a curated look into what got these successful business professionals to where they are today, and how us students can best navigate our own journeys in the commerce climate today. Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, Anchor.fm, or...2021-01-2601 min
Rotman PodcastAlternate Paths from Rotman: Margaret Lewis from RBCRotman Alumni Margaret Lewis is an ex-President of Rotman's EMA and a veteran of the entertainment industry of Toronto. She is currently working as a Commercial Account Manager at RBC as a liaison to the Entertainment and Media Industry and has experience working at Corus Entertainment in a project management role. She has also spent time working at TIFF, as well as, Conquering Lion Pictures. Tune in to hear her story about finding her way at Rotman and afterwards to a job that enabled her to elevate the voices of people of color in the entertainment and media industry.2020-12-2046 min
Wharton FinTech PodcastFrank Rotman, Founding Partner at QED Investors - Past, Present, and Future of Fintech!Miguel Armaza interviews Frank Rotman, Founding Partner of QED Investors, a Venture Capital fund that invests in early-stage, disruptive financial services companies around the world. Frank focuses on financial services and financial technology companies that are credit-oriented or have data analytics foundations at their core and his portfolio includes some of the fintech rockstars of our generation, including LendUp, Credit Karma, Avant, SoFi, and many more.
We talk about:
- Frank’s experience at Capital One, starting as one of the first employees to senior executive and chief credit officer
- The evolution of QED
- The state fintech in th...2020-12-0740 min
Rotman PodcastWhy Rotman? Diversity & Inclusion with Professors Nouman Ashraf & Sonia KangTune in this week for a deep dive into the Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management Department at Rotman. Professor Nouman Ashraf is an award-winning faculty member whose expertise intersects innovation, inclusion, and strategy within organizations, and is the Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Rotman. Professor Kang is a Canada Research Chair in Identity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of Toronto Mississauga with a cross-appointment at Rotman, a Faculty Research Fellow at the Institute for Gender & the Economy, and is the Chief Scientist at Rotman's Behavioural Economics in Action.2020-11-0844 min
Rotman PodcastWhy Rotman? Economics with Professors Walid Hejazi & Heski Bar-IsaacJoin us for a fun, in-depth conversation around Rotman's approach to Economics education, featuring Rotman's two most loquacious professors. Professor Bar-Isaac is the Professor of Integrative Thinking and Economic Analysis and Policy and Area Coordinator for the Economic Analysis & Policy Area. Professor Hejazi is the Associate Professor of Economic Analysis and Policy, and Academic Director, at the Rotman School of Management.2020-10-181h 12
Comprehensive Canadian University Guide1. UofT Rotman CommerceOn the inaugural episode of the Comprehensive Canadian University Guide, we feature the University of Toronto's Rotman Commerce. Our guests this week are Mark, a recruitment officer at Rotman Commerce, and Megan, a student going into her second year. We discuss everything from academics to admissions and even some light myth-busting! We highly recommend going to the University of Toronto website for more information or contacting rotmancommerce.info@utoronto.ca if you're interested in learning more.
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Show Notes
(1:28) – (First question) - General
(4:11) – Academics
(15:49) – Extra-Curriculars / Student Life
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Jobsharing And BeyondProf. Beatrix Dart: Founder, Initiative for Women in Business, Rotman SchoolDr. Beatrix Dart served for seven years as the Associate Dean, Executive Degree Programs at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. As Professor of Strategy at Rotman, Beatrix teaches Management Consulting and Strategy. She joined the Rotman School of Management in 2000 following a successful career with McKinsey & Co. In the public realm, she served on advisory committees for ministries, co-chaired Canada’s first women-only trade mission to Japan, and is on the advisory board for UN Women in Canada. Since founding it in 2008, Beatrix is the Executive Director at Rotman’s Initiative for Women...2020-08-2653 min
Rotman PodcastAlternate Paths from Rotman: Alex Lee from CBCSeason 2: Episode 4Rotman alumni Alex Lee joins us for our first edition of Alternate Paths from Rotman, a Rotman Podcast mini-series on less traditional MBA career paths from Rotman. With many Rotman students pursuing Finance or Consulting, Rotman Podcast wants to explore a growing interest in different MBA career opportunities, especially in the Entertainment and Media Industry. Alex Lee is a Product Owner at CBC, harnessing information from Canadians to serve them better digitally. By leveraging data science and his business design experience, Alex was a major part of the CBC's success in doubling their online reach to an audience...2020-08-1627 min
Rotman PodcastRotman MBA AdmissionsSeason 2: Episode 3 Danielle Spence and Chris Jones join us from Rotman's Admissions Team to answer the most pressing application questions. Danielle was motivated to join the team because of Rotman's reputation as Canada's leading business school. She values the opportunity to work with top talent and enjoys meeting highly-motivated people with diverse professional and academic backgrounds. Chris has an extensive background in education recruitment, working previously in the UK and at Rotman since 2013. Over the years, he's provided guidance on all aspects of career education.2020-07-1931 min
Rotman PodcastKevin Yoon & Rotman's EMA LegacySeason 2: Episode 2 The fearless President of the Class of 2020's Entertainment and Media Association, Kevin Yoon joins us for a chat about his experience expanding the role of EMA at Rotman, discovering a career path as a musician and his plans for life after Rotman. Kevin Yoon's role in expanding the size of Rotman's EMA helped rebrand Rotman as a more career-diverse MBA program, facilitating a pipeline between Rotman and Toronto's media industry. His experience working as a Pianist and Educator before Rotman offer a unique background for his successful pivot into strategy and leadership at Simplii Financial. As one...2020-07-1218 min
Rotman PodcastSeason 2 Welcome with New Hosts: Ben Castle and Erin TsutsumotoSeason 2: Episode 1 Rini Sharma and Joe Smith pass the torch to the next generation of Rotman podcasters and teach our audience a valuable lesson about podcasting.2020-07-0532 min
Picando discos"Rotman", Sergio RotmanPasaron 35 años de carrera para que Sergio Rotman lanzara su disco debut como solista. Se llama simplemente "Rotman", trae 8 tracks y lo grabó acompañado de los músicos Gonzalo Campos, Saúl Díaz de Vivar, Florián Fernández Capello, Álvaro Sánchez, Gabriel Muscio, Ernesto Romeo y hasta su hijo Leroy Rotman. Sergio casi no necesita presentación: saxofonista de los Fabulosos Cadillacs, integrante de Cienfuegos, fundador de Mimi Maura, El Siempreterno, Los Sedantes y mil proyectos más. Rotman había jurado nunca sacar un disco solista, pero por suerte, no cumplió su palabra y acá está el...2020-04-1001 minPicando discos"Rotman", Sergio RotmanPasaron 35 años de carrera para que Sergio Rotman lanzara su disco debut como solista. Se llama simplemente "Rotman", trae 8 tracks y lo grabó acompañado de los músicos Gonzalo Campos, Saúl Díaz de Vivar, Florián Fernández Capello, Álvaro Sánchez, Gabriel Muscio, Ernesto Romeo y hasta su hijo Leroy Rotman. Sergio casi no necesita presentación: saxofonista de los Fabulosos Cadillacs, integrante de Cienfuegos, fundador de Mimi Maura, El Siempreterno, Los Sedantes y mil proyectos más. Rotman había jurado nunca sacar un disco solista, pero por suerte, no cumplió su palabra y acá está el...2020-04-1000 min
Rotman PodcastS1 Episode 11: Faculty Insights: Prof. Sarah KaplanWe're celebrating International Women's Day with Prof. Sarah Kaplan, professor of Strategic Management and Director of Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at Rotman. In this episode, Sarah addresses long-standing gender biases, her views on meritocracy and the need to establish urgency pertaining to gender-based discrimination.2020-03-0824 min
Rotman PodcastS1 Episode 9: Faculty Insights: Prof. Dilip SomanEver wondered WHY people behave the way they do, in various situations? Ever caught yourself making a choice that was reflective of 'unconscious biases', but proceeded with it anyway? Rotman Professor & Behavioural Science Research Chair Prof. Dilip Soman has spent decades studying human behaviour. He breaks it down for us in this episode as we chat about his journey into academia, what makes a good behavioural scientist and why he does not particularly like the term 'bias'.2020-02-1619 min
Rotman PodcastS1 Episode 7: Thought Leadership: Tiff MacklemJoe and Rini interview Tiff Macklem, current dean of the Rotman School of Management and former Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada about his early life experiences, what led him to pursue a career in economics and eventually to the Rotman School. Tiff shares his tremendous insights on dealing with crises, what excites him the most about his work as the dean and his typical Sunday at home!2020-01-1933 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 12/12 MashupOn the twelfth day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. a mashup of all our interviews! Thank you for supporting the Rotman ThoughtCast, Happy Holidays, and may you have a wonderful New Year.2019-12-2510 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 11/12On the eleventh day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Rini Sharma (MBA'20)2019-12-2303 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 10/12On the tenth day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Joseph Smith (MBA'20)2019-12-2214 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 9/12On the ninth day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Ryan Gertler (MBA'20)2019-12-2105 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 8/12On the eighth day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Jose Taquia (MBA'20)2019-12-2005 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 7/12On the seventh day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Justine Tainsh (MBA'21)2019-12-1905 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 6/12On the sixth day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Antonella Hidalgo (MBA'21)2019-12-1809 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 5/12On the fifth day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Sonakshi Bhattacharya (MBA'20)2019-12-1708 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 4/12On the fourth day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Slava Linetckii (MBA'20)2019-12-1607 min
Rotman PodcastS1 Episode 6: Faculty Insights: Prof. Maja DjikicMaja Djikic is Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour & HR Management and Director of Self-Development Lab at the Rotman School of Management. In this interview, she shares her understanding of why stress and anxiety gets the best of MBA students, and discusses ways to internalize and manage emotional reactions.2019-12-1517 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 3/12On the third day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Renato Rojas (MBA'20)2019-12-1508 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 2/12On the second day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Saif Orfali (MBA'20)2019-12-1404 min
Rotman PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Admissions Insider: Imran KangaInterested in pursuing an MBA at Rotman? We've got you covered! Imran Kanga, Director of Admissions & Recruitment is back in this bonus episode, where he covers all the factors that Rotman looks for in a successful MBA candidate.2019-12-1422 min
Rotman Podcast12 Days of Rotman Vox Pop: Holiday Special: 1/12On the first day of Rotman Vox Pop, we present to you.. Rachel Chu & Aanandita Malik (MBA'21)
Vox Pop: Voice of the People (Latin)2019-12-1304 min
Rotman PodcastS1 Episode 3: Faculty Insights: Return to Virtue with Professor Michael RyallJoe interviews Rotman professor of strategic management Michael Ryall, covering his interest in Aristotelian philosophy as a foundation for business ethics.2019-11-0333 min
Rotman PodcastS1 Episode 2: Alumni Stories: Kesem Frank MBA'15"It all boils down to trust", says Kesem Frank, CEO, Bicameral Ventures as he gets candid about his entrepreneurial journey in the blockchain space. Listen to our first of many inspiring alumni stories, to learn more about Kesem's real world experience post-Rotman.2019-10-2039 min
Rotman PodcastS1 Episode 1: Imran Kanga on 'Why Rotman and why now?'In this debut episode, we chat with Imran Kanga, Director of Admissions & Recruitment, Full-Time MBA Program at the Rotman School of Management. Listen on to learn more about his journey and what makes up an ideal Rotman MBA class.2019-10-0617 min
Rotman PodcastS1 Episode 0: Why are we here?Meet your hosts and learn about what inspired the Rotman Podcast!2019-10-0501 min
Wharton FinTech PodcastFrank Rotman, Founding Partner of QED InvestorsIn our latest podcast, Christian Rolon (WG '19) is joined by Frank Rotman, one of the founding partners of QED Investors. QED Investors invests in early-stage Fintech companies based in the US, UK, and Latin America. Based in Virginia, QED was founded in 2008 by Rotman, Caribou Honig, and Nigel Morris (co-founder of Capital One). QED Investors has invested in Avant, AvidXchange, ClearScore, Credit Karma, Nubank, Remitly, and SoFi. Their exits include Braintree, Klarna, and Orchard.
Frank Rotman is a founding partner of QED Investors. Frank's portfolio companies include Avant, Credit Karma, GreenSky, LendUp, Prosper and SoFi. Frank publishes his thoughts...2019-02-2649 min
Mike Riddle, Creation Training Initiative (CTI)Sam Rotman Concert PianistThis is a powerful testimony from a former Orthodox Jew and how he came to trust Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah. Sam Rotman has a Bachelor of Music and Master’s Degree, Juilliard School (Beethoven specialist) and travels worldwide giving concerts. With his background in the Hebrew language he also discusses the importance of believing …
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2014-11-2427 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#64 Rotman MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Leigh GauthierIf you're thinking about getting an elite and rigorous MBA in Canada, you have to to consider the Rotman MBA (University of Toronto) based in Toronto. Get the inside scoop as Darren chats with Leigh Gauthier, Acting Director of Recruitment & Admissions & Director of Careers for the Full-time MBA. Rotman is a pioneer in the business education space and it's great to hear how they are challenging the traditional MBA curriculum to produce sought after graduates.
Go to http://www.touchmba.com/rotman-mba-admissions-interview/ for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing...2014-11-2153 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#64 Rotman MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Leigh GauthierIf you're thinking about getting an elite and rigorous MBA in Canada, you have to to consider the Rotman MBA (University of Toronto) based in Toronto. Get the inside scoop as Darren chats with Leigh Gauthier, Acting Director of Recruitment & Admissions & Director of Careers for the Full-time MBA. Rotman is a pioneer in the business education space and it's great to hear how they are challenging the traditional MBA curriculum to produce sought after graduates.
Go to http://www.touchmba.com/rotman-mba-admissions-interview/ for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing...2014-11-2153 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#64 Rotman MBA Program & Admissions Interview with Leigh GauthierIf you're thinking about getting an elite and rigorous MBA in Canada, you have to to consider the Rotman MBA (University of Toronto) based in Toronto. Get the inside scoop as Darren chats with Leigh Gauthier, Acting Director of Recruitment & Admissions & Director of Careers for the Full-time MBA. Rotman is a pioneer in the business education space and it's great to hear how they are challenging the traditional MBA curriculum to produce sought after graduates.
Go to http://www.touchmba.com/rotman-mba-admissions-interview/ for a full breakdown of the program's key advantages and fast facts about admissions, financing...2014-11-2153 min
MBA PodcasterUniversity of Toronto Rotman School of ManagementChoosing an MBA program is one of the most important decision you'll make in your life, and you want to be sure you've found a program that's right for you. The Rotman School of Management is the top business school in Canada and the biggest in terms of class size, making it the destination in Canada for global firms wishing to hire MBA students. The School is located in downtown Toronto, North America's third largest financial centre, and part of the University of Toronto, one of the world's top teaching and research universities.Canada is one of the most welcoming...2014-04-1808 min
Accepted Admissions PodcastToronto Rotman MBA Admissions Committee Interview Available Online"We want to see...personality."
Thank you to Niki da Silva, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, and Leigh Gauthier, Director of the Career Center at Rotman, for joining us for our first ever Toronto Rotman Q&A! The chat offered MBA applicants an excellent window into the Rotman admissions process – see the below excerpt for more on that.
Linda Abraham: Can you speak a minute about the video question, what to expect? I'm sure that's one of the more innovative aspects of the application process.
Niki da Silva: Yes, absolutely. It's certainly something that we were getting lots of question on...2012-12-0400 min