The Innovation Line-Up: The Youthful Shape of Manufacturing's Future with Gage Bagwell

We're speaking with Gage Bagwell, CEO and Automation Engineer at Innovated Manufacturing this week. Gage shares his inspiring journey of turning a simple idea into a thriving business aimed at helping those with limited mobility. Gage shares how his team developed an innovative arm-assisted rifle mount to support a quadriplegic boy earning his shooting badge at Boy Scouts, highlighting the company's commitment to giving back to the community. As Gage discusses the evolution of Innovated Manufacturing, he reveals how their focus has pivoted towards robotics and automation to sustain the business while still maintaining their core mission of helping others. Listen as we explore the importance of collaboration, community support, and the values that drive this young entrepreneur and his team.TIMESTAMPS(00:00) Introducing Gage Bagwell(05:27) Transitioning to Robotics: Innovations and Challenges(11:14) The Challenge of Delegation(14:44) The Values of the Organization(23:11) The Journey of Entrepreneurship(25:49) Navigating the Entrepreneurial EcosystemRESOURCESGage Bagwell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gage-bagwell-72102128a/CONTACTMartin Mechtenberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-mechtenberg-515a648/ Susan Ford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-howard-ford-8446441/ Mentioned in this episode:Proof of Concept Funding for South Bend & Elkhart RegionProof of Concept Fund