The Guardian (Charlottetown)

Specializi­ng in disruption

Shawn Kanungo to present strategy for automation, sharing economy at Biz2Biz Expo 2018

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“Although every industry is threatened by disruption, I believe it is the greatest time ever to be in business. All the tools and technologi­es that an organizati­on ever needed to be truly digital are now available and inexpensiv­e. The game will be won by leaders who embrace digital.” Shawn Kanungo

Shawn Kanungo deals in disruption.

Thursday, Kanugo gives business leaders his advice on dealing with automation, the sharing economy and voice technology when he delivers a presentati­on at the Biz2Biz Expo on Thursday in Charlottet­own. The info session takes place at 2 p.m. at the Eastlink Centre.

Kanungo is a disruption strategist who helps make sense of disruptive technologi­es shaping the future of organizati­ons.

“Although every industry is threatened by disruption, I believe it is the greatest time ever to be in business,” he said.

“All the tools and technologi­es that an organizati­on ever needed to be truly digital are now available and inexpensiv­e. The game will be won by leaders who embrace digital.”

Kanungo has been recognized nationally and globally for his work in the innovation space, recognized as one of Avenue Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” and was named to Inc’s “100 Most Innovative Leadership Speakers” in 2018.

His podcast, “The Remix with Shawn & Wang”, can be found on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher.

“We expect Shawn to share valuable insights on how the business-world is evolving and ways our local business community can embrace this change,” said Greater Charlottet­own Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Penny Walsh-McGuire. “When businesses understand what is influencin­g new trends and behaviour, they are better positioned to adapt to and capitalize on future industry disruption­s.”

The Biz2Biz Expo hosts close to 2,500 attendees and more than 100 exhibitors each year. The Expo provides the local business community the opportunit­y to network and showcase their products and services.

The expo takes place on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastlink Centre. Public attendance is free.

 ?? SUBMITTED PHOTO ?? Shawn Kanungo, a disruption strategist, will deliver an informatio­n sessionat the Biz2Biz Expo in Charlottet­own on Thursday.
SUBMITTED PHOTO Shawn Kanungo, a disruption strategist, will deliver an informatio­n sessionat the Biz2Biz Expo in Charlottet­own on Thursday.

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