In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo sits down with Sarah Graham, co-founder of Light One and winner of the Web Summit Vancouver 2025 pitch competition. Sarah discusses Light One's mission to transform the toxic global color and design industry by using microbiome biofabrication to create sustainable pigments. She details the environmental and health impact of synthetic dyes and how Light One aims to address these issues with its innovative microbial dyes. Sara...
Jul 24, 2025•27 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo sits down with Anne Hunger, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of GlüxKind Technologies, a Vancouver-based startup revolutionizing mobility for young families. They discuss the development of their groundbreaking smart baby stroller, designed to provide safety and convenience. Anne shares insights from her parenting journey and how this inspired the creation of a motorized, power-assisted stroller. They delve into the impa...
Jul 22, 2025•28 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo and creative producer Paul Newton speak with Carlyn Loncaric, the CEO and founder of AquaEye. Aqua Eye is a handheld sonar device that utilizes AI to assist first responders in quickly locating individuals missing in the water. Carlyn, with her background in engineering and over a decade of experience as a lifeguard, emphasizes the critical need for rapid and effective water rescue technologies. She explains the functionalit...
Jul 17, 2025•19 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, hosted by Edwin Frondozo, we are joined by Manav Gupta, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of IBM Canada. Recorded live at Web Summit Vancouver 2025, the discussion explores how today’s leaders can shape the future through effective strategy and storytelling. Manav shares insights from his 25-year career in guiding IBM's top clients through hybrid cloud adoption and scaling AI across enterprises. He discusses the challenges and solutio...
Jul 15, 2025•20 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, recorded live at Web Summit Vancouver 2025, host Edwin Fzo and creative producer Paul Newton discuss with Adrian Jung, CEO of Eeva, a lifestyle tech company revolutionizing household management. Jung shares her journey and insights on how Eeva is transforming chaos into clarity in daily household operations by leveraging technology inspired by corporate tools. With over 15 years of leadership experience and a commitment to mental health and wom...
Jul 10, 2025•15 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo and creative producer Paul Newton talk with Elia Wallen, founder and CEO of Engine, a hypergrowth company revolutionizing business travel. Recorded live at Web Summit Vancouver 2025, the discussion delves into Elia's journey from corporate housing to transforming Engine into a $2.1 billion enterprise. They explore how Engine bridges the gap in unmanaged business travel for small and medium-sized businesses, offering innovati...
Jul 08, 2025•18 min
Mastering Thought Leadership with Tara McEwen In this episode, Edwin Frondozo speaks with Tara McEwen, award-winning producer and founder of McEwen Media, about the power of content strategy. They discuss how structuring messaging like a TV show and implementing an editorial calendar can transform communication. Tara shares her expert insights on balancing personal and professional branding, crafting impactful media narratives, and using strategic storytelling to establish authority. Whether you...
Feb 11, 2025•44 min
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 go...
Dec 03, 2024•17 min
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 o...
Nov 26, 2024•22 min
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 ...
Nov 19, 2024•23 min
In this special episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada, host Edwin Frondozo is joined by Dr. Paul Newton to speak with Eunice Wu, founder and CEO of Asepha. Eunice discusses the critical shortfall of healthcare workers, the increased workload on pharmacists due to regulatory changes, and how Asepha's AI clinical tools are designed to handle manual tasks, allowing pharmacists to focus more on patient care. She touches on the evolvi...
Nov 12, 2024•21 min
In this special episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, hosts Edwin Frondozo and Dr. Paul Newton interview the viral YouTuber Hafu Go, who boasts over 6.3 million subscribers. Hafu shares his mission to produce 'anti-brain rot' content that is inspiring and educational, focusing on niche hobbies. The discussion touches on the evolution of YouTube from organic vlogs to highly produced content, the rise of TV viewership, and the significanc...
Nov 05, 2024•18 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, Edwin Frondozo hosts Ian Ament, CEO and co-founder of Gomboc.ai, recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto. They discuss the critical challenges in cloud security, focusing on the inefficiencies between security and DevOps teams. Ian introduces how Gomboc.ai leverages AI to provide contextual cloud remediation solutions, freeing DevOps teams from mundane tasks and allowing them to concentrate on innovation. The episode also covers th...
Oct 29, 2024•22 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondoso, live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, features Wayne McIntyre, CEO and co-founder of Relocalize. The discussion explores Relocalize's mission to decarbonize the food production industry by decentralizing food manufacturing. With a focus on establishing autonomous micro-factories at distribution centers, Relocalize aims to eliminate 'middle mile' transportation and reduce carbon emissions, particularly targeting produ...
Oct 22, 2024•31 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, hosted by Edwin Frondoso, Jarrett Quan-Hin, co-founder and head of product at Mantle, discusses the future of equity management for founders and companies. Recorded live at the Collision Conference, Jarrett dives into the complexities of cap tables and how Mantle aims to provide a more integrative solution for managing equity efficiently. The conversation touches on the challenges businesses face with equity, the role of AI in facilitating cap ...
Oct 15, 2024•23 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, Edwin Frondozo hosts Derric Gilling, CEO of Mosseif, to discuss the growing trend of API monetization. Recorded at the Collision Conference in Toronto, the conversation explores how Twilio and Stripe have turned APIs into standalone businesses. Mosseif aims to help other organizations emulate this success by monetizing their APIs, enhancing developer adoption, and transforming APIs into significant revenue centers. Gilling highlights the shift ...
Oct 08, 2024•17 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo interviews Jason Smith, CEO and co-founder of Klue, recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto. They delve into how Klue's competitive intelligence platform helps businesses close revenue gaps by providing insights about competitors and buyers. Jason shares his perspective on the evolving role of AI in sales, the challenges B2B companies face with budget constraints and technological advancements, and the importanc...
Oct 03, 2024•31 min
In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo speaks with Bob Beachler, Chief Product Officer at Untether AI, about the startup's mission to dramatically reduce the power consumption of AI workloads. Recorded live at the Collision Conference in Toronto, they discuss the inefficiencies of traditional CPUs and GPUs, and how Untether AI aims to revolutionize the field by making AI faster and more energy-efficient. This conversation covers the broad implications of this tra...
Oct 01, 2024•20 min
In 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 oppo...
Sep 25, 2024•20 min
In 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 ta...
Sep 24, 2024•24 min
In 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 navi...
Sep 23, 2024•17 min
In 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, enablin...
Sep 19, 2024•18 min
In 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 signifi...
Sep 17, 2024•20 min
In 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 th...
Sep 12, 2024•25 min
In 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 ...
Sep 10, 2024•22 min
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, especial...
Sep 06, 2024•23 min
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 ene...
Sep 05, 2024•21 min
Empowering 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,...
Sep 03, 2024•21 min
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Business Leadership Podcast hosted by Edwin Frondozo. Featuring guest Guy Murrel, an expert in strategic narrative marketing and category leadership, this episode explores the significance of category leadership for B2B tech firms. Morel shares valuable insights on differentiating in a crowded market, the impact of strategic narratives, and practical, actionable advice from his book 'A Practice Guide to Strategic Narrative Marketing.' Tune in for thes...
Jun 12, 2024•23 min
In this episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, host Edwin Frondozo welcomes category design expert Mike Damphousse. They delve into the significance of category design and its strategic importance for startups and established companies. Mike shares his journey from programmer to marketing guru, offering real-world examples and actionable insights on building market leadership. The discussion covers key concepts such as vision entropy, internal mobilization, and the power of community in cat...
Jun 06, 2024•38 min
