The Business Leadership Podcast

In this episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, recorded live at Web Summit Vancouver 2025, host Edwin Frondozo and Dr. Paul Newton, creative producer of the Future Narrator miniseries, speak with Craig Attiwill, the founder and CEO of Peloton Technologies.  Craig shares insights on how his company is transforming the payments landscape for small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. With a b...

This episode of the Business Leadership Podcast, recorded live at Web Summit Vancouver 2025, explores the transformative potential of AI with guest Natalie Monbiot, a pioneer in the virtual human economy.  Natalie discusses her journey from co-founding one of the first AI avatar companies to her current work on AI twins designed to empower rather than replace humans. The conversation explores the...

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 s...

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...

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, emphasize...

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 thr...

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 Adrienne 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...

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 b...

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, craft...

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 strategi...

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 conv...

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...

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 t...

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 Y...

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...

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...

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 con...

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 devel...

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 cha...

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 mak...

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 discusse...

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 m...

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...

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...

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 insi...