In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondoso interviews Emma Todd, CEO of MMH Technology Group, as part of the Future Narrative miniseries, recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto. Emma shares her remarkable journey from banking to blockchain consulting and Bitcoin mining, highlighting the challenges she faced from banks and governments. Through her strategic vision, she emphasizes environmental responsibility in Bitcoin mining using methane gas and her goal of building a billion-dollar company while promoting diversity and inclusion in tech. The discussion also covers the industry's disruptions, the importance of having a plan, and how Emma inspires her team. This episode encapsulates the innovative and resilient approach necessary for future leadership in the tech and blockchain sectors.

00:00 Introduction to the Business Leadership Podcast

01:08 Emma Todd's Journey: From Banking to Blockchain

02:44 Challenges and Innovations in Bitcoin Mining

05:22 Leadership and Strategic Planning in Blockchain

08:14 Future Vision: Building a Billion Dollar Company

15:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo sits down with Etienne Lacroix, the founder and CEO of Vention, live from the Collision Conference in Toronto. They discuss how Vention democratizes industrial automation by enabling small and medium-sized manufacturers to design, program, deploy, and operate their own systems without relying on expensive integrators. The conversation covers the impact of collaborative robots, innovations like digital twins, and the future of autonomous robotics. Etienne also shares his insights on navigating AI in business, addressing talent challenges, and the importance of resilience and grit for entrepreneurs.

00:00 Introduction to the Business Leadership Podcast
00:55 Special Episode: Future Narrator Mini Series
01:15 Meet Etienne Lacroix: Founder and CEO of Vention
01:52 Vention's Mission: Democratizing Industrial Automation
04:55 The Impact of Collaborative Robots
06:45 Future Innovations: Digital Twins and Virtual Training
10:02 Challenges and Opportunities in Industrial Automation
12:16 Leadership and Talent in the Tech Industry
15:14 Vention's Vision for the Future
19:13 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
20:22 Closing Remarks

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The Future of Insurance: A Conversation with Scott Boston of Foxquilt

In this episode, we speak with Scott Boston, CFO of Fox Quilt, about how the company leverages technology to simplify the insurance underwriting process for small businesses. Scott details how Fox Quilt's platform offers a high-tech, low-touch insurance solution, enabling small business owners to receive customized quotes online without the need for brokers. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities within the insurance industry, the impact of machine learning, and how Fox Quilt's embedded insurance model is setting them apart from competitors. We also explore the company's future plans, including geographic expansion and entering new professional verticals, while emphasizing their ongoing focus on supporting small businesses through innovative and data-driven insurance solutions.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:31 Understanding Fox Quilt's Mission
00:43 How Fox Quilt Simplifies Insurance
05:06 Machine Learning in Insurance
08:25 Partnerships and Market Strategy
14:21 Future Vision and Challenges
21:53 Final Thoughts and Advice

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