Jim Balsillie

Jim Balsillie, the retired co-founder of BlackBerry, dives into Canada’s economic struggles and its response to intellectual property challenges. He discusses the importance of innovation and effective governance in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Balsillie critiques past economic policies and highlights the need for a strategic approach to leverage Canada’s strengths. His insights on the impact of Trump's policies on Canada-U.S. relations reveal the complexities of maintaining sovereignty while innovating for the future. It's a thought-provoking conversation on navigating the ideas economy.

Mark Feigen, a CEO advisor, and Jim Balsillie, former co-CEO of BlackBerry, explore the intriguing dynamics of co-CEOs. They discuss how dual leadership can enhance organizational performance and decision-making, featuring successes and failures from real-world examples. The conversation touches on the benefits of collaboration and the potential challenges like conflict and indecisiveness. Insights from programming practices also reveal interesting parallels, prompting a reevaluation of traditional hierarchies in the corporate landscape.