Purpose and AI: Transforming the Economy
Purpose and AI: Transforming the Economy
How is artificial intelligence reshaping the economy, and what role can social purpose play in guiding its impact?
Recorded in September 2025, this fourth session of Purpose Connections explores the intersection of AI, business and social purpose, examining how emerging technologies are transforming the economy and what these changes could mean for a more sustainable, purpose-driven future.
The conversation features two experts bringing distinct perspectives to the discussion:
Carlota de Paula Coelho — Senior Policy Manager at B Lab and EFRAG TEG Member
Dr. Ron Dembo — Founder and CEO of Riskthinking.ai
About Purpose Connections
Purpose Connections is an online gathering that brings together social purpose leaders, professionals and advocates to explore the evolving purpose economy and the integration of social purpose into core business strategy.
This session was organized by Sparx PG and Tessa Vanderkop, Purpose Advisor, Trainer and Community Builder, in collaboration with the Canadian Purpose Economy Project.