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Join Michael Hyatt, Founder Partner of CDL-Toronto, for his insightful talk delivered during the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Super Session in Toronto, exploring why the world is dramatically improving despite the noise, and how humanity will adapt to the rise of AI.
Michael Hyatt introduces the concept of the "Fast Five", defining this as the next five years which he believes will be the fastest five years in human history. He anticipates that during this rapid period, we will see some type of legitimate quantum computing emerge, acknowledging that what this means going forward is uncertain, "all bets are off".
Hyatt explores the future of AI-human interaction, emphasizing that while machines are evolving rapidly, our human needs for connection, meaning, and chemical balance remain unchanged. Rather than fear the rise of AI, he proposes a future where technology augments our potential without replacing the core of what makes us human.
As Hyatt explains, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) offers founders and innovators the fastest path to scalable success. It's about building massive and meaningful ventures.
Learn more about CDL-Paris: https://www.hec.edu/en/institutes-and-centers-expertise/innovation-entrepreneurship/our-centers/deep-tech-center/creative-destruction-lab-paris
Join Michael Hyatt, Founder Partner of CDL-Toronto, for his insightful talk delivered during the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Super Session in Toronto, exploring why the world is dramatically improving despite the noise, and how humanity will adapt to the rise of AI.
Michael Hyatt introduces the concept of the "Fast Five", defining this as the next five years which he believes will be the fastest five years in human history. He anticipates that during this rapid period, we will see some type of legitimate quantum computing emerge, acknowledging that what this means going forward is uncertain, "all bets are off".
Hyatt explores the future of AI-human interaction, emphasizing that while machines are evolving rapidly, our human needs for connection, meaning, and chemical balance remain unchanged. Rather than fear the rise of AI, he proposes a future where technology augments our potential without replacing the core of what makes us human.
As Hyatt explains, Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) offers founders and innovators the fastest path to scalable success. It's about building massive and meaningful ventures.
Learn more about CDL-Paris: https://www.hec.edu/en/institutes-and-centers-expertise/innovation-entrepreneurship/our-centers/deep-tech-center/creative-destruction-lab-paris






![HEC Startup Launchpad Grand Pitch Night 2026
Welcome the HEC UK Startup Launchpad Grand Pitch Night 2026! #HECstartuplaunchpad
This evening concludes 3 days during which 120 student-entrepreneurs from the HEC Startup Launchpad travelled to the London, met with entrepreneurs and VCs, and have taken part in this Pitch competition, with 21 jury members, 18 mentors for the pre-selection and 4 Jury for the Grand Pitch Night.
TONIGHT, 6 carefully selected startups from student entrepreneurs of this highly selective program will pitch their projects in front of our Jury of experts & audience of alumni, investors, professionals in VC and other professionals from the HEC & friends networks.
VOTE : Please vote for your favorite projects by rating each startup here: https://pollunit.com/polls/g67jgiackwjo5qlrkvho3q
ABOUT THE HEC STARTUP LAUNCHPAD : Designed with a ‘learning by doing’ approach, the HEC Paris Startup Launchpad helps student entrepreneurs launch their startup in just 11 weeks. The program is open to students from HEC Paris programs such as X-HEC Entrepreneurs, Data Science & AI for Business, Sustainability & Social Innovation, and Digital Innovation & Acceleration, as well as participants from partner institutions like Paris Saclay University, NYU Stern, and ESA Business School—bringing together a diverse and dynamic cohort. New this year, the program also welcomes refugee entrepreneurs from war-affected countries through the Imagine Launchpad initiative, created in partnership with HEC Imagine Fellows. But beyond a program, the Startup Launchpad is a thriving and supportive community of 170+ experts, mentors, entrepreneurs, coaches, and venture capitalists.
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