The Business Leadership Podcast

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...

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,...

 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. Ma...

 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...

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...

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, a...

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...

Mastering Category Creation: Insights from Scott Brown of Cervin Ventures Join host Edwin Frondozo on the Business Leadership Podcast as he sits down with Scott Brown, partner and head of platform at Cervin Ventures. With over 20 years of experience in marketing for tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Cisco, Scott shares his insights on category creation and market conversations. They discuss a...

We're thrilled to present "Charting the Course: Insights into Canada's Entrepreneurial Landscape," in partnership with RBC, as we continue our engaging discussion on the Growth Unlocked Podcast series. Our host, Edwin Frondozo, once again welcomes Don Ludlow from RBC, alongside the dynamic CEO of Futurpreneur, Karen Greve Young, and the forward-thinking CEO of OWNR, Shane Murphy. This episode furt...

In collaboration with RBC, we're ecstatic to roll out another episode of the Growth Unlocked Podcast series, your compass to navigating the evolving business domain while setting the stage for tomorrow's triumphs. Our host, Edwin Frondozo, welcomes Don Ludlow from RBC, along with Karen Greve Young, the vibrant CEO of Futurpreneur, and Shane Murphy, the innovative CEO of OWNR, to dissect the founda...

In this special episode of The Business Leadership Podcast, we delve into the world of Indigenous entrepreneurship and showcase the transformative power of the SOAR Accelerator. Join host Edwin Frondozo as he speaks with Sunshine Tenasco, the co-founder of SOAR, and the visionary founders of five exceptional Indigenous-owned businesses from the inaugural cohort: Sunshine Tenasco - Co-Founder of SO...

We’ve teamed up with RBC to bring you a series of podcasts to help business owners and entrepreneurs navigate today’s ever-changing environment and position your business to win for tomorrow – the Growth Unlocked Podcast. In this episode of the Growth Unlocked Podcast, our host Edwin Frondozo welcomes Don Ludlow, the Vice President of Small Business, Strategy & Partnerships at RBC, and Mark Pa...

In this episode of the Growth Unlocked Podcast, a mini-series in partnership with RBC, Edwin welcomes Don Ludlow, the Vice President of Small Business, Strategy & Partnerships at RBC. He discusses the adoption of digital technologies in Canadian businesses.  Don believes the pandemic accelerated digital engagement but has slowed down rather than peaked. Canadians still have a strong interest i...

The pandemic has drastically changed the way we work. With social distancing rules in place, companies had to quickly adapt by facilitating remote working capabilities for their employees. This increased reliance on digital skills and knowledge as more people had to use virtual platforms such as Zoom or Slack to connect. Furthermore, traditional team hierarchies have been replaced with more flat s...

Join Catherine Tanaka, a fitness expert and mindset coach, as she speaks with Edwin Frondozo of Living Your Best Life to present an enlightening discussion on the critical elements of self-mastery. Explore how daily exercise can promote productivity while understanding why consistency is more important than occasional bursts!  Plus, discover three tips for living your best life and understand what...

In this episode, JT Tsui and Edwin Frondozo explore the composition of flow, what brings us joyous moments in life and how to embody effective leadership habits for success. With over 20+ years of experience across education, athletics and business under his belt - from maximizing team potentials to creating equitable work environments - there's no doubt that JT is an enthusiastic leader with a co...

Jeannie Diefenderfer is a towering example of leadership and success. As CEO of the Higher Ambition Leadership Alliance, she leads an impressive community that brings together top-tier CEOs to create organizations with immense economic value - all while having a social purpose at its heart. With years in corporate executive positions and serving on academic boards, Jeannie's earned her place leadi...

In this episode, Pivot for Success, Chris Laudadio sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss his journey, team engagement and building his company Versa.  Chris Laudadio, an American entrepreneur and founder of the multi-million dollar company Versa Products Inc., has been an innovator in American-made office furniture for nearly 20 years. Based in Los Angeles, Versa Products Inc. is a thrivin...

Danielle is the CMO of Kelly Roach International and the brains behind the implementation of Conviction Marketing. She helps hundreds of entrepreneurs inside the company to bring their genius to the world. Danielle’s background in psychology, education, and copywriting, give her a unique pulse on the current marketing landscape and culture where she is able to give strategic, creative brand direct...

Are you enjoying the show? Consider buying a coffee to support the show. Marie Chevrier, is the Founder and CEO of Sampler, the leading platform helping brands like L'Oréal and Nestlé deliver samples online and gather the insight they need to build one-to-one relationships with their consumers. For the last decade, Marie, with the help of her team, has grown Sampler from the ground up to become th...

Are you enjoying the show? Consider buying a coffee to support the show.   Dr. Brent Hogarth is a Clinical and Sport Psychologist, and leader in the field of Positive Psychology. Brent lives in Vancouver, Canada. Brent is the head Peak Performance Coach at the Flow Research Collective where he has trained thousands of sport & 'corporate athletes' to find greater flow-state, mindfulness, &...

Are you enjoying the show? Consider buying a coffee to support the show.   Marie is an inner peace coach,  a level 2 certified Wim Hof Method instructor, a Spartan athlete, and a passionate advocate for mental wellness. She has committed her life to deliver anxious, stressed-out people incredible focus, unshakeable inner peace, and deep self-love.

Are you enjoying the show? Consider buying a coffee to support the show.   Patrick is a Human Design and Transformational Coach who is dedicated to helping others discover the beauty and benefits of Human Design while finding their life purpose.  He helps guide his clients through their journey of discovering alignment and their natural gifts, talents and purpose, while cutting through the noise o...

Are you enjoying the show? Consider buying a coffee to support the show. In this episode,  Managing Your Personal Capacity , Melanie Sodka sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss hustle, burnout and capacity. Melanie Sodka is a human behaviour enthusiast helping overwhelmed people who are over-committed and distracted. As a TEDx speaker, Award-winning Business Professor, Speaker and podcaste...

“Every human being, every employee, every worker has this ability to adapt and grow and deal with adversity and take advantage of opportunities if you give them the right environment and that is really what leadership is about”  In this episode The Future of Work, Josh Bersin sits down with host Edwin Frondozo to discuss new ways of leadership, the future of work and his new book Irresistible (ava...