Canada’s roads are getting deadlier, but innovation may hold the answer. In this episode, Dr. Claudia Krywiak sits down with Kurtis McBride, CEO and co-founder of Miovision, to unpack his 20-year journey from University of Waterloo student to global leader in smart traffic technology. Kurtis shares how AI and digital tools are transforming traffic management, making streets safer, and empowering cities to solve big civic problems with data-driven approaches. This conversation dives into entrepreneurship, innovation policy, global growth, and the real impact of AI on software, city planning, and daily life.
About Kurtis McBride
Kurtis McBride is the CEO and co-founder of Miovision, a Canadian company at the forefront of smart traffic and mobility technology. Since founding Miovision as a graduate student at the University of Waterloo in 2005, Kurtis has built the company into a global leader, now active in over 60 countries with 5000+ customers. With a deep belief in data-driven urban planning, Kurtis has spearheaded innovations in AI-powered traffic management, road safety, and mobility analytics—helping cities worldwide tackle congestion, improve safety, and plan for a rapidly changing future.
Resources
Miovision: https://miovision.com/
Ontario Centre of Innovation: https://www.oc-innovation.ca/
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