Posts Tagged ‘World Trade Center’
From Startup Pivot to Global Growth: The EQL Games Story
From Startup Pivot to Global Growth: The EQL Games Story May 13, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 36: In this episode, Brad Cummings, Founder and CEO of EQL Games, shares how his company successfully pivoted from a disrupted sports-based concept during the pandemic into a fast-growing global digital lottery services provider. Leveraging existing technology, relationships, and…
Read MoreInside US–Canada Trade: Québec’s Role in Strengthening Kentucky Partnerships
Inside US–Canada Trade: Québec’s Role in Strengthening Kentucky Partnerships April 14, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 35: In this episode of the World Trade Center Kentucky’s podcast, Jim Ray sits down with Québec Delegate General David Brulotte to discuss the evolving trade relationship between Canada and the United States, with a focus on Kentucky’s role. David explains…
Read MorePerovskite Power: How Sofab Inks Is Disrupting the Asian Solar Market
Perovskite Power: How Sofab Inks Is Disrupting the Asian Solar Market March 9, 2026 jray_jimray4@gmail.com Episode 33: Sofab Inks is an innovative Kentucky-based solar startup that successfully transitioned from a University of Louisville research project to a global business player. Co-founders Peter Armstrong and Jack Manzella lead the company in producing a groundbreaking tin oxide…
Read MoreInterview with Brian French, Senior Vice President of International Banking at Stock Yards Bank
Interview with Brian French, Senior Vice President of International Banking at Stock Yards Bank February 9, 2026 awtcky_administration@wtcky.org Episode 32: Brian French, Senior Vice President of International Banking at Stockyards Bank and Trust, brings over 25 years of financial experience to the discussion of how businesses can successfully get paid during global transactions. He highlights…
Read MoreInterview 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 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 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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