From Local to Global: Unlocking Opportunity for Small Business

Todd Fox sits down with John Carroll—former CEO of Navigator Global—to discuss the challenges and opportunities small businesses face when expanding globally.
09/30/2026
Cover image of Policy Sandbox, Episode 10: From Local to Global: Unlocking Opportunity for Small Business.

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Small businesses around the world face barriers to participating in global trade. On the final episode of Policy Sandbox Season 1, Todd Fox sits down with John Carroll, a leading expert in helping businesses of all sizes access global markets.

John is the former CEO of Navigator Global—a digital platform created by Santander—which helps small business grow internationally. Drawing in his experience leading the platform, John shares common challenges faced by small businesses seeking to export, and provides insights on the kinds of solutions that are best suited to help them succeed.


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