Episode #15: Laura Ortega (The Illinois Chamber of Commerce)

Around The Block Podcast

Laura Ortega is the Executive Director of the International Business Council at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, and her objective is to increase global trading opportunities for Illinois by bringing investments and jobs to the state. In this interview, Laura and Elaine talk about how she's working with the International Business Council to promote blockchain adoption, the efficiency, transparency, and trust that companies can gain by implementing new tech, and the competitive advantages companies can find in Chicago and the rest of Illinois. List of Topics Covered in This Episode: 00:00 - Introduction to Laura Ortega 01:41 - Illinois Chamber of Commerce 05:42 - International Business Council 08:31 - Unique ways that companies in the state are using blockchain 10:13 - Blockchain facilitating trade 11:19 - Why blockchain companies would want to set up in Chicago or Illinois 13:30 - Biggest challenges for blockchain 14:38 - Partnerships and working on blockchain in the future 15:57 - Closing remarks Follow blockstreetHQ! Website: http://www.blockstreethq.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/blockstreethq Medium: http://www.medium.com/blockstreethq Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/blockstreethq Follow Elaine Ramirez! Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/elainegija