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

Laura Ortega, The Illinois Chamber of Commerce

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

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