Join us for an insightful episode as we sit down with Marie France, a seasoned executive and MBA graduate with a rich background in technology, data analytics, and leadership. Marie shares her intriguing career pivots across industries like entertainment, banking, retail, and healthcare. Learn about her strategic approach to data management, the importance of a well-rounded business strategy, and the transformative potential of AI in various sectors. Plus, get a sneak peek into her upcoming projects and thoughts on fostering innovation and ethical considerations in today's rapidly evolving landscape. You don't want to miss out on this one!

Chapters

0:00 Discovering a Passion for Technology

01:50 Career Pivoting and Growth

03:22 First Steps in the Tech Industry

06:31 Balancing Personal Interests with Career

10:54 Impact of Technology in Various Sectors

14:11 Ethics and Collaboration in Technology

19:12 Adapting to Technological Trends

22:24 Navigating Challenges: Building a Team During COVID-19

23:01 Data Governance and AI at Aldo

23:33 Retail Analytics and Inventory Management

24:49 The Art of Hiring and Team Building

28:26 Leadership and Learning from an MBA

33:35 Generating Value from AI in Large Organizations

39:16 Embracing AI: Curiosity and Continuous Learning

Episode Links:

Marie-France’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-france-ouimet-emba-15b3892/

Podcast Links:

Substack: https://thinkingthomas.substack.com/⁠ 

X/Twitter: https://x.com/fortoulthomas⁠

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nUcKzoV5nHhwFqZrIit9w

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-tech/id1797833313

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-fortoul/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ONyHJ7p13KQrYyOH1WPAh