Building Baton Rouge’s Future: Carlo MacDonald Shares Insights at Business Report’s Annual Roundtable

 

As Baton Rouge faces rapid technological advancements, workforce changes, and economic uncertainties, its leaders are stepping up to drive innovation and resilience. Baton Rouge Business Report’s 7th Annual Roundtable provided a platform for some of the city’s most visionary leaders to share their perspectives on overcoming challenges and preparing for a brighter future.

This year, Carlo MacDonald, President & CEO of Exigo Technology Services, was honored to be featured in the Roundtable discussion, contributing insights on retaining young talent in Baton Rouge, advancing the city as a smart city, and leveraging technology to support home health care initiatives. MacDonald emphasized the importance of creating a "cool" and modern environment to attract young professionals, while also highlighting the need for long-term infrastructure planning and dedicated smart city initiatives.

MacDonald also shared bold strategies for addressing challenges in the IT and technology industry, including staffing, security compliance innovations, and the integration of AI to enhance customer support and safety. His discussion underscored the critical role of collaboration with local universities to recruit talent and promote Baton Rouge as a hub of opportunity.

Read more about MacDonald's forward-thinking ideas in this year’s Business Report Roundtable.