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BNN Bloomberg: Quadbridge CEO Steve Leslie on Mid‑Market AI Adoption in Canada

Canadian businesses are embracing AI—but most are still experimenting. Discover what's holding organizations back and the leadership shifts needed to scale AI successfully.

April 1, 2026
7 Minutes

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Leadership drives AI

AI adoption starts at the top. Executive sponsorship is becoming the biggest differentiator between organizations that experiment and those that scale.

Experimentation isn't enough

Most mid-market businesses are testing AI, but only a small percentage have embedded it into their operations to create measurable business impact.

Data before AI

AI is only as effective as the data behind it. Strong governance, security, and data quality are the foundation of successful AI adoption.

Canada at a crossroads

Canadian organizations have an opportunity to close the AI adoption gap, but success will depend on leadership, investment, and execution—not technology alone.

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Steve Leslie

CEO, Quadbridge

Roger Petersen

Anchor, BNN Bloomberg

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BNN Bloomberg: Quadbridge CEO Steve Leslie on Mid‑Market AI Adoption in Canada

Headlines

Headlines

Leadership drives AI

AI adoption starts at the top. Executive sponsorship is becoming the biggest differentiator between organizations that experiment and those that scale.

Experimentation isn't enough

Most mid-market businesses are testing AI, but only a small percentage have embedded it into their operations to create measurable business impact.

Data before AI

AI is only as effective as the data behind it. Strong governance, security, and data quality are the foundation of successful AI adoption.

Canada at a crossroads

Canadian organizations have an opportunity to close the AI adoption gap, but success will depend on leadership, investment, and execution—not technology alone.

Media Coverage

Participants

Steve Leslie

CEO, Quadbridge

Roger Petersen

Anchor, BNN Bloomberg

SHARE THIS INSIGHT

Latest News

Building what's next.

Quadbridge Launches Executive Brief Series to Share Insights From North American IT Leaders

Quadbridge Invests in Future-Ready Talent Through Partnership with Conestoga College

Quadbridge and Luqia Collaborate to Make Advanced AI Capabilities More Accessible to the Mid-Market

QBITS 2026 Positions Transformation – Not AI Adoption – as the Defining Challenge for IT Leaders

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