In this episode of Infinite Waves, Sarah Romanuck, Vice President of Commercial Banking at Royal Bank of Canada, shares her journey from musician and world traveler to tech banking leader, and how she helped scale RBCx into a national powerhouse supporting Canada’s fastest-growing companies. We explore RBC’s global expansion following the acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada, the bank’s bold investments in AI, and how emerging technologies are transforming sales, productivity, and the future of work. Sarah breaks down misconceptions about banking, highlights the human skills that will define tomorrow’s leaders, and offers a forward-looking perspective on how finance and innovation are shaping a smarter, faster, more connected world.
If you're curious about the future of AI in finance, innovation in legacy industries, or how human connection remains the ultimate competitive edge—this one’s for you.
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A bit about our guest: Sarah Romanuck is Vice President of Commercial Banking at Royal Bank of Canada, where she supports founders and scaling companies through strategic financial solutions, growth advisory, and ecosystem partnerships. A key leader in the evolution of RBCx, she has played an instrumental role in strengthening Canada’s tech and innovation landscape through bold transformation and AI-driven advancement.
Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-romanuck-09498b5b/
About Russell & Infinite Waves: Russell is the Account Executive with Kr8ive Innovations Lab where he builds sales strategies to penetrate new markets with the latest technologies and AI, reach industry leaders, and collaborate with our solutions in various industries.
Connect with Russell on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellmotha
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