As part of ELFA’s Innovation Experience – a year-round initiative to turn innovative thinking into action – this episode of Equipment Finance Matters features an insightful conversation between Deborah Reuben, CEO and founder of TomorrowZone and Mark Blais, Chief Information Officer at Channel Partners LLC.
They dive into Mark’s fascinating cross-industry journey-from lasers and 3D imaging to financial services-and uncover how a diversity of experience fuels true innovation. Mark shares candid insights and practical patterns for leading innovation in equipment finance, emphasizing the critical roles of “dot collectors” and “dot connectors.”
Discover why asking, “Is there another way?” can spark your team’s creative potential, and why true transformation isn’t just about new technology, but about connecting people and ideas. Mark also unpacks responsible AI adoption, how to balance experimentation and risk, and ways to embed innovation into company culture. You’re guaranteed to walk away inspired and ready to shape a more awesome future.