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The Business Leadership PodcastDemocratizing Wealth Management: Insights from Liza Landsman, CEO of StashIn this special episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, hosted by Edwin Frondozo, we explore the future of leadership, innovation, and storytelling through a compelling conversation with Liza Landsman, CEO of Stash. Recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, the episode delves into how Stash addresses financial security and wellness for low and middle-income consumers. Liza discusses the role of AI in democratizing access to wealth management and highlights the challenges and opportunities in serving the underserved market. She also shares insights on the importance of building financial confidence and employers' role in promoting financial well-being. Tune in...2024-09-2519 min
The Business Leadership PodcastFrom Local to Global: Akshay Maharaj on the Future of Content MonetizationIn this special episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondoso and co-host Dr. Paul Newton speak with Akshay Maharaj, co-founder of Aview International. Recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, the episode dives into Aview's mission to help content creators monetize their content globally. Akshay discusses the company's approach to translation, dubbing, and cultural modifications to make content resonate globally. He also explores the crucial role of AI and local talents in ensuring accuracy and engagement, the significance of building and maintaining relationships with content creators, and the future of global content creation and education. Tune...2024-09-2424 min
The Business Leadership PodcastTransforming Financial Systems: Lucas Matheson on the Future of Digital AssetsIn this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondoso sits down with Lucas Mathison, the Country Director and CEO of Coinbase Canada. Recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, the discussion focuses on Coinbase's global mission to enhance economic freedom through access to digital assets and blockchain technology. Lucas delves into the importance of regulatory clarity in the crypto industry, sharing insights on Coinbase's global and Canadian regulations navigation. Additionally, the episode explores the concept of decentralized leadership, emphasizing the need to empower employees to make decisions rapidly. Lucas also shares a personal story illustrating...2024-09-2316 min
The Business Leadership PodcastThe Future of Shopping: Alyson Zhang’s Vision for Personalized CommerceIn this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo, alongside co-host Dr. Paul Newton, engages with Alison Zhang, Co-founder and COO of Shoplazza. The episode was recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada. Alison shares her vision of transforming traditional shopping into an engaging journey through Shoplazza's omni-channel commerce solutions. She discusses how AI, data analytics, and personalized marketing are revolutionizing the retail landscape, enabling small businesses to manage their inventory more effectively and expand both online and offline. The conversation also delves into the challenges of communicating tech solutions to small business owners and...2024-09-1917 min
The Business Leadership PodcastEmbracing Risk and Innovation in Design and Technology with Robert BrunnerIn this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo talks with Robert Brunner, founder of Ammunition, a design and development studio. Recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, this special episode explores the evolving nature of design and technology, the integral role of storytelling in product development, and the future challenges posed by AI. Robert shares insights on the importance of creating meaningful relationships between people and products, the significance of taking risks in innovation, and the role of designers as producers and storytellers. The conversation provides valuable perspectives for business leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs on...2024-09-1720 min
The Business Leadership PodcastEmpowering Financial Decisions: Eva Wong on Borrowell’s MissionIn this episode, host Edwin Frondoso speaks with Eva Wong, co-founder and COO of Borrowell, a Canadian FinTech company. Recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, the conversation explores BorroWell's efforts in providing tools and insights to help Canadians make smart financial decisions. Eva discusses the company's innovative solutions such as credit scores, credit-building tools, and the Rent Advantage program that reports rent payments to credit bureaus. The episode delves into the broader impact of financial literacy, proactive financial management, and how technological advancements like AI are reshaping the FinTech landscape. Eva also touches upon the importance of...2024-09-1224 min
The Business Leadership PodcastStartup to Market Leader: Marcus Rader's Journey with HostawayIn this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, Edwin Frondozo hosts a special discussion with Marcus Rader, co-founder of Hostaway, recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto. Marcus shares his journey from starting his first company at age 11 to pioneering solutions in the vacation rental software industry. The conversation delves into the unique challenges of the rental industry, the limitations and benefits of AI and automation, and provides insights into the industry's future dynamics amidst increasing market consolidation. With significant growth and a desire to be industry leaders, Hostaway emphasizes customer success and effective remote management across 41 countries...2024-09-1022 min
The Business Leadership PodcastTransforming Hollywood: Matt Panousis on Democratizing VFX with AI In this episode, we speak with Matt Panusis, co-founder and CEO of Monsters, Aliens, Robots, and Zombies (MARS). Matt discusses the challenges of traditional VFX in the entertainment industry, focusing on how MARS is leveraging AI to make VFX faster, more affordable, and more accessible. He introduces their products, Vanity AI and Lip Dub AI, explaining their specific applications and impacts. Matt also explores the broader implications of these technologies across different industries, especially highlighting disruptions in Hollywood and opportunities for YouTubers, advertisers, and online educators. He shares insights into the future potential of tech trends in VFX and o...2024-09-0622 min
The Business Leadership PodcastBuilding a Low-Carbon Future: A Conversation with Winston Morton In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, Winston Morton of Climative discusses how his company addresses sustainability by producing low-carbon plans for residential buildings. Morton elaborates on how Climative's AI-driven platform simplifies the retrofit process for homeowners, pre-assessing buildings to provide cost-saving and carbon-saving solutions. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration with cities, utilities, and governments to push forward personalized and effective energy programs. Morton also explains the transformative potential of AI and large language models in the energy sector, highlighting the challenges and future vision of achieving carbon-positive buildings. The discussion touches on the long-term journey of c...2024-09-0521 min
The Business Leadership PodcastThe Future of E-Commerce Funding: A Conversation with Andrew CurtisEmpowering E-commerce with Non-dilutive Funding: A Conversation with Andrew Curtis, CEO of Clearco In this insightful episode, Andrew Curtis, CEO of Clearco, discusses Clearco’s mission to revolutionize funding for direct-to-consumer e-commerce businesses. Clearco provides non-dilutive capital, allowing entrepreneurs to secure growth funding without giving up equity or providing collateral. Curtis elaborates on how Clearco’s revenue-based finance model works, its impact on the funding landscape, and the importance of discipline and strategic focus in navigating market changes. He also touches upon Clearco’s shift to a new product—invoice funding—and the critical role of transparent communication within the compan...2024-09-0321 min
The Librarian's Guide to TeachingHumor in Information Literacy InstructionShow Notes:
In this episode, Amanda and Jessica chat with librarians Lee Adams, Stephanie Alexander, and Lana Woods about their work using satirical videos in IL instruction and using humor in the classroom.
Topics & Takeaways:
Starting with a tool like satirical videos allows the librarian to lean on comedians who are paid to be funny and not have to write their own materials.
There is a tension of needing to stay “professional” and be funny which can especially be a risk depending on the librarian’s race/gender/class etc. Women are not se...2020-07-2158 min