1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Picking the right horse is important but choosing the best racetracks to race in is just as crucial. &amp;nbsp;The same holds for individual IoT ventures and the IoT verticals or sectors they play in. &amp;nbsp;With a track record of successful races, our guest shares his thoughts on the merits of IoT application in different sectors and why and how L-SPARK is accelerating IoT ventures in the automotive, medical, and cybersecurity fields. &amp;nbsp;We also discuss the SaaS-IoT interplay and L-SPARK’s programs and touch on guidance for entrepreneurs growing their ventures. Guest Our guest is Leo Lax, Executive Managing Director at L-Spark in Ottawa. &amp;nbsp;Leo has extensive experience in the high-tech sector in Canada, including senior management and executive roles at Mitel and Newbridge Networks (now Nokia).&amp;nbsp; Leo also founded and led Skypoint, a prominent Canadian VC firm that invested in Canadian tech companies. &amp;nbsp;Today, as founder and executive director at L-SPARK, he oversees their programs that help technology companies accelerate their growth through new investment and mentorship – with a significant IoT-related focus.&amp;nbsp; Leo’s career is founded on his Electrical Engineering degrees from McGill University and the Royal Military College. Links Leo on Online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-l-8b124/ Twitter: @leolax L-SPARK Web: https://l-spark.com &amp;nbsp; Visit IoT North Website: https://iotnorth.ca LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12309383 Twitter: @iotNorth ThingsHappen http://iotnorth.ca <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23235653/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/128569751