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Dr. Ketaki Desai is the Vice President of Business Development at the Ontario Centre of Innovation. Before moving to Ontario, she was the Director of Strategy at UPMC Enterprises and an Adjunct Professor of Innovation and Commercialization at Chatham University. She was awarded the Business Women's First Award and is a Pittsburgh's 40 Under 40 Honoree. Ketaki was selected as a Graduate Fellow by the UN Council of Women World Leaders and volunteers with the United Way Women's Leadership Council. Ketaki has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology, a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University, and a Master of Science degree in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University. Ketaki joins me today to discuss innovation centers and merging corporate and higher education needs. She shares how the Ontario Centre of Innovation helps connect researchers with SMEs or spin-off their own companies. Ketaki reveals how quantum computing is moving faster than expected and will radically change the trajectory of computation. She highlights how the Ontario Centre of Innovation decides which innovations to fund. She shares why researchers need to seek out the problems in their field and consider how solutions can be commercialized. Ketaki also shares her concerns for the future and highlights why we need to stop finding others to fix our problems. “I think it is important to look at research with a lens of how applicable the research is to people or the world.” - Ketaki Desai This week on Innovation Talks: How the Ontario Centre of Innovation helps researchers and SMEs The role of innovation in economic development How quantum computing will be the next “big” technology and how it differs from traditional computing The innovation that is happening in the sustainability and clean technology space Why we need to change our view of research and view it from the perspective of its applicability to people or the world and make a long term community impact Why it is sometimes necessary to collaborate with your competitors to build something better Ketaki's concerns for the future, including the pace of climate change Connect with Ketaki Desai: Ontario Centre Of Innovation Ketaki Desai on LinkedIn This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Jennifer Bardot is a Business Banker for Enterprise Bank and Trust. She has over 20 years of experience working in small businesses in the St Louis Community in the areas of Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Business Development and Recruiting. First generation college student she earned BA in Business Administration at Fontbonne University, and Two Masters Degrees from Missouri State University in Secondary Education Counseling & Private Practice Therapy. She also has certifications in Real Estate, and Leadership. Jennifer was named top business banker 6 months into her banking career at Enterprise. She completed Focus St. Louis Coro Women Leadership Program Cohort 72. She is active in community by volunteering on the Recruitment & Service Supplier Committee for the Association of General Contractors of Missouri, Corporate Partner for St Louis Art Museum, Innovation Mentor for Saint Louis University, Committee Member for the Missouri Athletic Club Charitable Society for Children, Committee Member for Diversity & Women's group for the Association of Corporate Growth, Advisory Board Member for Aligned investing in the workforce of tomorrow, United Way Women's Society, and the American Heart Association. She has three boys and is a full time mother to her young family. LINKS: Jennifer Bardot LinkedIn Enterprise Bank & Trust Website Enterprise University

"Always be able to take care of yourself." - Alison WinterAlison Winter is the Co-Fonder and CEO of Gracious Exit LLC, a web-based resource for individuals and families to prepare for the end of life.  The workbooks and articles and resources provide the roadmap to navigate this last stage of one's like, and do it in a way that is positive, eliminates a burden for those left behind, and leaves a full picture of one's positive contributions.  In 2006, Alison retired from Northern Trust Corporation, completing a markedly successful thirty-five year career, where she held leadership roles with increasing scope since 1987. She served on the Management Committee for the last five years of her tenure with Northern Trust.  When she retired, Ms. Winter was the founding President and CEO of Personal Financial Services-Northeast based in New York, where she established the Northern Trust's presence in that highly attractive and competitive market.  Prior to that, she served as Co-President of Personal Financial Services for Northern Trust.   In all, she expanded the Northern Trust franchise as a leader in managing the wealth of the affluent in 20 new markets, on the West Coast, The Midwest and the Northeast.  Technology innovation, strategy, brand management and customer focus are hallmarks of her career. In 2001, together with Susan S. Stautberg, they co-founded WomenCorporateDirectors (WCD), the only chapter-based international organization for women serving on Corporate Boards with over 3500 members serving on over 6000 Boards globally.  She established the framework for scaling up, domestically and internationally, and there are now 80+ chapters on six continents.  The organization has now been transitioned to Women Corporate Directors Foundation for Education and Research.  Ms. Winter received her MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, earned her Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and is a member of the CFA Institute. She holds a BA from San Francisco College for Women. Over her career, she served on dozens of charitable and civic organizations, including Los Angeles Metro YMCA, New York Metro YMCA, The Joffrey Ballet of both Los Angeles and Chicago, Steppenwolf Theatre, and    United Way Women's Leadership Initiative. In 1998, she became the first woman to be Chair of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce in its 110 year history.She lives in Pasadena with her husband, Joe.  Her daughter, Leigh, lives with her husband and three sons in Los Altos, CA, and her son, John, lives in Chicago, IL.SHOW NOTESAlison's journey in the financial worldHow Alison led the way and helped women in corporate AmericaThe one question Alison asked her father that was the start of the Gracious ExitBusiness owners plan for their business exit but overlook their life exitThe systematic process and journey Alison used to create the Gracious ExitWhy every family should have photo books to create a legacyHow a film about your family can help future generationsTips on how to educate the younger generation about wealth, philanthropy, and planningAlison's thoughts on when to speak to your parent's about their last wishesWhy withholding your wealth from your children can hurt them instead of protecting themHow the specific workbooks in the Gracious Exit save you time and give peace-of-mindAlison walks through how to start preparing the information for your Gracious ExitThe importance of making your estate plan easy to understand through visual mappingThe power of having financial, medical, passcodes, and your last wishes in one placeHow to ensure your jewelry, heirlooms, and antiques have significance for your kidsHow to have a difficult conversation about last wishes wi

Angela Maria Tafur is one of the founding members as well as the President of Give to Colombia www.givetocolombia.org, a Miami US- based 501(c) 3 that has channeled since 2004 US$ 22 million dollars in the ways of resources, talents and technologies to high impact projects in Colombia in the areas of Education, Health, Economic Development and Environment.Angela Maria since 2007 has served as Event Chair to “Belive” and the “Colombia Gives Back Gala” in Miami, engaging the best international Colombian talent there is actually in the world – in terms of acting, music, sports, art and fashion to support Give To Colombia. Angela Maria also chaired the Humanitarian Award Red Cross Dinner in 2013.Since 2011 Angela Maria belongs to the United Way Women’s Leadership Council of Miami Dade. In 2012, she was chosen as one of the 100 most influential Latinos of Miami and in 2014 as one of the most influential 100 Colombians by FUSIONARTE (http://100latinos.com/cien/latinos/100-latinos-miami/). Since 2014 Angela Maria is a trustee for Colombia for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and since September of 2016 is an active consultant to Acumen www.acumen.org.Angela Maria holds a Law degree from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a Masters Degree in International Law from Cornell University. Prior to engaging in the philanthropic sector, Angela gained detailed knowledge and considerable experience in the legal financial sector in both public and private positions. She was the Vice-president of Legal Affairs of the Banking and Industrial Gilinski Group and also served as the in- house council to BanColombia. Angela held the position of Legal Advisor to the Superintendent of Securities and was responsible for implementing the legal framework that currently enables international investment in the Colombian capital markets.She also provided Legal Advice to the Corporación Financiera del Valle and the Banking Superintendence. She is one of the founding partners of Tafur Dominguez y Arana, a law firm specializing in commercial, financial and banking issues. Angela Maria has also been a professor of a seminar in International Public Law at the Law School of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota and has also taught fundraising seminars for the social entrepreneurs in the same University.Este Episodio Es Patrocinado Por: MANÁ. Crianza orgánica, los peces en los sistemas de MANÁ, viven en agua purificada constantemente y son criados sin antibióticos, hormonas, de manera segura, trazable y sostenible. Mana comercializa tu producción de peces crustáceos y moluscos de consumo humano, así como vegetales orgánicos y te acompaña en el proceso de principio a fin. La próxima vez que pidas pescado, que mar de crianza orgánica y disfrútalo. Conoce más en www.sistemasmana.com .

Angela Maria Tafur is one of the founding members as well as the President of Give to Colombia www.givetocolombia.org, a Miami US- based 501(c) 3 that has channeled since 2004 US$ 22 million dollars in the ways of resources, talents and technologies to high impact projects in Colombia in the areas of Education, Health, Economic Development and Environment.Angela Maria since 2007 has served as Event Chair to “Belive” and the “Colombia Gives Back Gala” in Miami, engaging the best international Colombian talent there is actually in the world – in terms of acting, music, sports, art and fashion to support Give To Colombia. Angela Maria also chaired the Humanitarian Award Red Cross Dinner in 2013.Since 2011 Angela Maria belongs to the United Way Women’s Leadership Council of Miami Dade. In 2012, she was chosen as one of the 100 most influential Latinos of Miami and in 2014 as one of the most influential 100 Colombians by FUSIONARTE (http://100latinos.com/cien/latinos/100-latinos-miami/). Since 2014 Angela Maria is a trustee for Colombia for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and since September of 2016 is an active consultant to Acumen www.acumen.org.Angela Maria holds a Law degree from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a Masters Degree in International Law from Cornell University. Prior to engaging in the philanthropic sector, Angela gained detailed knowledge and considerable experience in the legal financial sector in both public and private positions. She was the Vice-president of Legal Affairs of the Banking and Industrial Gilinski Group and also served as the in- house council to BanColombia. Angela held the position of Legal Advisor to the Superintendent of Securities and was responsible for implementing the legal framework that currently enables international investment in the Colombian capital markets.She also provided Legal Advice to the Corporación Financiera del Valle and the Banking Superintendence. She is one of the founding partners of Tafur Dominguez y Arana, a law firm specializing in commercial, financial and banking issues. Angela Maria has also been a professor of a seminar in International Public Law at the Law School of the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota and has also taught fundraising seminars for the social entrepreneurs in the same University.Este Episodio Es Patrocinado Por: MANÁ. Crianza orgánica, los peces en los sistemas de MANÁ, viven en agua purificada constantemente y son criados sin antibióticos, hormonas, de manera segura, trazable y sostenible. Mana comercializa tu producción de peces crustáceos y moluscos de consumo humano, así como vegetales orgánicos y te acompaña en el proceso de principio a fin. La próxima vez que pidas pescado, que mar de crianza orgánica y disfrútalo. Conoce más en www.sistemasmana.com .

In this episode, you’ll hear a talk by Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, on leadership through service. If I had to sum up who Laura Ellsworth is, I would say that she is the definition of a world changer. Before Laura spoke at our breakfast, I sent her a list of leadership challenges that I’ve collected from the leaders in our L3 community. She looked them over and said that she would cover every single one of the challenges in her 30 minute talk. She did! In her talk, you’ll hear Laura share 5 stories that changed her life and could have a huge impact on yours. Enjoy! To see the notes and ways to connect with Laura Ellsworth, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode145. Laura Ellsworth’s Bio: Laura Ellsworth is Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, spearheading the Firm’s rule of law initiatives around the world. In her litigation practice, she has handled landmark public nuisance cases, multijurisdictional product liability matters, the largest health care bankruptcy of its time, and nationwide qui tam cases. Laura’s commercial litigation work repeatedly has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, and Super Lawyers, and she was named one of Pennsylvania’s top female litigators by the Legal Intelligencer. She served on the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and in 2013-2014 was co-chair of the Federal Judicial Selection Committee for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She served as Partner-in-Charge of the Pittsburgh Office from 2003 to 2015. Laura is active in civic and community affairs, serving on the board and executive committee of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and chair of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Youth Policy Council, vice-chair of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board, and past chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. She was named by Governor Rendell as one of the Top Businesswomen in Pennsylvania and was appointed by Governor Corbett to serve on the boards of the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Council on Privatization and Innovation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She also serves on the boards of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (leading their $100 million global campaign), Imani Christian Academy, the Heinz History Center, F.N.B Corporation, Waynesburg University, The Duquesne Club, the McCune Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics. She previously served on the boards of the Pennsylvania Economy League, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Neighborhood Legal Services. She also serves on many advisory boards, including A+ Schools and the Chatham Center for Women in Politics. Laura has taught law classes in inner-city schools and conducted two Lawyers Without Borders programs in Nairobi, Kenya, before lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. Laura’s civic contributions have been recognized in the 2013 CCAC Educational Foundation Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 ATHENA Award, the 2014 Pittsburgh Business Times BusinessWomen First Award, the 2014 Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s Most Powerful & Influential Women Award, the 2016 Carlow University’s Women of Spirit Award, the 2016 Legal Intelligencer‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and named a 2017 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America. In 2015 she was named #20 among the 50 Most Powerful People in Pittsburgh. Connect with L3 Leadership: Website: L3Leadership.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/l3-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/L3Leader Twitter: @L3leader Instagram: @l3leadership Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

In this episode, you'll hear our Q&A Session with Laura Ellsworth, Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives. Our community asked Laura the following questions: How do you narrow down your causes that your passionate about to know what to focus on? You've carved your own path, how did you do that and not live in the shadow of your dad's success? What advice do you have for women who are in the workplace and raising a family? Who are you a Doctor Bob for? How do you try to be a Doctor Bob to them? What causes are you passionate about and how we can get behind them? As a leader with your influence, why do you take what may seem like small opportunities like this to speak at events like this? This was one of the best talks you've ever given! How can we pray for you? You'll love this! If you haven't listened to Laura's talk, it is a must-listen to episode! You can listen at http://www.l3leadership.org/episode145 To see the notes and ways to connect with Laura Ellsworth, go to the show notes at L3Leadership.org/episode146. Laura Ellsworth’s Bio: Laura Ellsworth is Jones Day’s first Partner-in-Charge of Global Community Service Initiatives, spearheading the Firm’s rule of law initiatives around the world. In her litigation practice, she has handled landmark public nuisance cases, multijurisdictional product liability matters, the largest health care bankruptcy of its time, and nationwide qui tam cases. Laura’s commercial litigation work repeatedly has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers, and Super Lawyers, and she was named one of Pennsylvania’s top female litigators by the Legal Intelligencer. She served on the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania and in 2013-2014 was co-chair of the Federal Judicial Selection Committee for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She served as Partner-in-Charge of the Pittsburgh Office from 2003 to 2015. Laura is active in civic and community affairs, serving on the board and executive committee of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development and chair of the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Youth Policy Council, vice-chair of the Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board, and past chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council. She was named by Governor Rendell as one of the Top Businesswomen in Pennsylvania and was appointed by Governor Corbett to serve on the boards of the Pennsylvania State System for Higher Education, the Pennsylvania Council on Privatization and Innovation, and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She also serves on the boards of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (leading their $100 million global campaign), Imani Christian Academy, the Heinz History Center, F.N.B Corporation, Waynesburg University, The Duquesne Club, the McCune Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics. She previously served on the boards of the Pennsylvania Economy League, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, the Pittsburgh Public Theater, and Neighborhood Legal Services. She also serves on many advisory boards, including A+ Schools and the Chatham Center for Women in Politics. Laura has taught law classes in inner-city schools and conducted two Lawyers Without Borders programs in Nairobi, Kenya, before lawyers, prosecutors, and judges. Laura’s civic contributions have been recognized in the 2013 CCAC Educational Foundation Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 ATHENA Award, the 2014 Pittsburgh Business Times BusinessWomen First Award, the 2014 Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s Most Powerful & Influential Women Award, the 2016 Carlow University’s Women of Spirit Award, the 2016 Legal Intelligencer‘s Lifetime Achievement Award, and named Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/l3leadership)

Replay: Carol Denise Adams witnessed Domestic Violence in her home, growing up, and will share her story, her experience. Carol has worked in Law Enforcement for 23 years.  She serves as the Community Care Sergeant for the Community Youth Interventions Services Division.  She is a member of United Way Women’s Leadership Initiative, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance and Women of Color Caucus, to name a few.  Being active in the community for over a decade, Carol has been recognized by several local and regional Associations.  In 2010, Verizon Wireless created the Carol Adams Hopeline Community Outreach and Prevention Program. Carol has taken what was bad, and has made it her life work to turn it into good. Sponsors:  MWHY Mag   TBAIMS     Rita Ricks     Off The Vine  Healthy Wealthy and Wise RVA Expo