AI for Growth: Lessons from Leaders Stephanie Florio

Stephanie Florio is the Co-Founder of Swob, an AI-powered hiring platform with over 9 million jobs across the U.S. A recognized hiring expert, Stephanie has appeared on BNN Bloomberg, The Marilyn Denis Show, and Elevate Tech Fest in Toronto. She specializes in helping restaurants and retailers attract and retain Gen Z talent, reduce hiring time, and build employer brands that resonate with the next generation of workers.Stephanie has also worked with the WE Organization as a mentor for the WE Incubation Hub Program, empowering young social entrepreneurs to launch their own ventures. She was named DMZ’s Women of the Year 2022, most recently nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award presented by Women of Influence, and was awarded the Next Generation Award in 2025 by ICCO Canada.