Podcasts
Interview with Melanie Raymond, Chief Economist and Director General for Global Affairs Canada
Interview with Melanie Raymond, Chief Economist and Director General for Global Affairs Canada January 27, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org We had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Raymond, Chief Economist for Global Affairs Canada, at a 2025 event at the Gatton College of Business and Economics. She underscores the deeply integrated trading relationship between Canada and the…
Read MoreInterview with Bin Lau, Director, US Midwest, Government of Alberta
January 14, 2026 Episode 30: We had the pleasure of interviewing Bin Lau at a 2025 event at the Gatton College of Business and Economics. Bin Lau, representing the Canadian province of Alberta, emphasizes that the Canadian and U.S. economies are the most integrated in the world, with supply chains so deep that vehicles and…
Read MoreISCO: From Louisville Legacy to Global Infrastructure Powerhouse
ISCO: From Louisville Legacy to Global Infrastructure Powerhouse November 11, 2025 Episode 29: This episode features Mark Kirchdorfer, President of ISCO Industries. We discuss the company’s evolution from its Louisville roots into a global supplier building infrastructure around the world. ISCO was officially founded in 1962 by his father as Irrigation Supply Company (ISCO), focusing…
Read MoreA Technology Entrepreneur’s Journey with Sunny Dronawat, CEO of Samiteon
A Technology Entrepreneur’s Journey with Sunny Dronawat, CEO of Samiteon October 13, 2025 Episode 28: Today, podcast producer Jim Ray interviews Dr. Sunny Dronawat, Executive Chairman and Global CEO of Samiteon. Based in Louisville, Samiteon is a technology process and people innovation company, founded in 2006. They’ll discuss how the company began and how it…
Read MoreA Discussion with Colin Bird, Consul General for Canada in Detroit
A Discussion with Colin Bird, Consul General for Canada in Detroit September 8, 2025 Episode 27: Today, podcast producer Jim Ray interviews the Consul General for Canada in Detroit, Colin Bird. He’s in town speaking with Kentucky businesses and government officials. He’ll return for the upcoming Global Executive Forum, on September 23rd, in Lexington. Today,…
Read MoreUsing AI to Scale Your Business Globally
Using AI to Scale Your Business Globally July 14, 2025 Episode 26: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Todd Schmiedeler, Senior VP of Zero Waste Manufacturing, as well as the Founder & CEO of Thumbprint Consulting. They are going to discuss issues related to using AI to scale…
Read MoreThe Rise of Bourbonism: An Interview with Eric Gregory
The Rise of Bourbonism: An Interview with Eric Gregory June 9, 2025 Episode 25: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Eric Gregory, President of the Kentucky Distiller’s Association discuss the Kentucky bourbon industry, its history, standards, and the challenges it faces in the global market. They explore the…
Read MoreInterview with David Brulotte, Québec’s Delegate General in New York
Interview with David Brulotte, Québec’s Delegate General in New York May 12, 2025 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 24: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews David Brulotte, Québec’s Delegate General in New York. David and his Québec trade team are touring various Kentucky companies and meeting with officials. Kentucky and Québec…
Read MoreLocal to Global an Interview with Entrepreneur Ricky Mason
Local to Global an Interview with Entrepreneur Ricky Mason awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 23: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Ricky Mason, an entrepreneur who is earning a lot of visibility these days. From a stint with the CIA, to working on actual rockets to launching a new company, Ricky…
Read MoreThe City of Ali Movie – Muhammad Ali’s Global Impact
The City of Ali Movie – Muhammad Ali’s Global Impact Back to Blog March 10, 2025 Episode 22: Today, Omar Ayyash, President & CEO of the World Trade Center Kentucky interviews Graham Shelby, who directed a documentary film about Muhammad Ali, “The City of Ali”. They’ll discuss how the idea got started, how it grew…
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