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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