Toronto Talks

Welcome to Toronto Talks—the podcast that unpacks the biggest stories in money, business, and technology. Whether you're an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or simply looking to stay ahead of the curve, we dive deep into finance, innovation, and industry to bring you insights that matter.

Hosted by Ashraf Amin and Sophie the Sage (AI), Toronto Talks is where bold minds meet unfiltered insights on tech, money, and the future. If you're done with fluff and want signal in the noise—subscribe, think sharper, and live smarter.

Podcasting since 2025 • 36 episodes

Toronto Talks

Latest Episodes

What Exactly Are Young People Supposed to Build Toward?

The old instructions for adulthood used to sound fairly straightforward.Get a job.Move out.Buy a home.Start a family.Save for the future.For a growing number of young adults, that sequence has stretched, shif...

September 24, 2026 • Episode 35 • 11:00

Job Interviews May Be Measuring the Wrong Thing

Job interviews are supposed to help employers identify the best person for the job.But what if they are also measuring confidence, eye contact, chemistry, speed and charisma, whether or not those traits actually matter for the work?...

September 14, 2026 • Episode 34 • 11:01

Everyone Wants AI. Nobody Wants the Data Center Next Door.

Everyone wants AI. The data centres powering it are a different story.They require enormous amounts of electricity, new transmission infrastructure, municipal approvals and, in some cases, significant water. Communities are beginning to...

September 03, 2026 • Episode 33 • 8:24

The AI Consent Crisis | Will the Public Ever Agree? | Toronto Talks 032

What happens when artificial intelligence stops feeling like a tool you choose—and becomes part of the environment around you?AI is moving beyond the chatbot. It is being built into search engines, phones, workplaces, schools, cus...

August 11, 2026 • Episode 32 • 50:31

Who Gets to Approve Intelligence? | The New Power Behind AI Safety | Toronto Talks 031

What happens when artificial intelligence becomes powerful enough that releasing it may require approval?For most of the internet age, the default assumption was simple: build first, publish quickly, and address the consequences later.<...

July 27, 2026 • Episode 31 • 51:51