Table Ronde with Mehdi Merai
Mehdi Merai is a visionary entrepreneur and AI leader shaping the future of business through technology. He is the Founder and CEO of JetScale AI, and previously co-founded Dataperformers, a Montreal-based AI company acquired by Deloitte in 2021. Following the acquisition, Mehdi joined Deloitte as a Partner within its Omnia AI practice, where he helped global organizations scale AI innovation in computer vision, machine learning, and data-driven strategy.
With a unique background that bridges academic research and entrepreneurship, Mehdi has pursued Ph.D. work in Machine Learning, Smart Energy, and Cognitive Computing. He is also a sought-after speaker, having shared his insights on stages like SXSW, the G20 Summit, and the G7 Summit. At the intersection of research, startup grit, and corporate transformation, Mehdi brings powerful lessons on building world-class teams, scaling technology, and leading innovation in an era defined by AI.
At this Table Ronde, we’ll dive into:
🚀 From Startup to Acquisition – Mehdi’s journey building Dataperformers from the ground up and leading it through a successful acquisition by Deloitte.
🤖 AI in Practice – Where AI creates real business value today, the industries being disrupted, and the pitfalls companies face.
👥 Building World-Class Teams – His approach to hiring and growing top talent while balancing research, engineering, and business skills.
🌎 Montreal’s AI Ecosystem – Why Montreal became an AI hub, how local startups can compete globally, and insights from Mehdi’s global speaking experience.
🔮 The Future of Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI – How AI is reshaping company building and the opportunities ahead for the next generation of founders.
📍 Location: EY Montreal (900 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest bureau 2300, Montreal)
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Talk begins around 5:45 PM)
🍕🍟🥤 Food and drinks will be served 🍕🍟🥤
This event is sponsored by EY Canada.
What is Table Ronde?
Table Ronde is a platform to shine a light on our local success stories: people who chose Montreal, decided to stay here, build here and made it.
Our goal is to create more success stories and show the world that Montreal can be the place where dreams don’t leave…
At Table Ronde, we organize monthly events that bring together Montreal’s brightest minds to share their stories, insights, and inspire our next generation of leaders.
Designed for entrepreneurs at every stage - from pre-seed to growth - looking to learn, network, and grow.
Together we’re driving impactful business growth and elevating Montreal one success story at a time...
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