Industry Ignited Podcast

What if the biggest problem in electric vehicles is something manufacturers can’t even see? In this fascinating episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Efrat Avnet Steinberg, the CEO of INNER, a company pioneering breakthrough CT scanning technology for EV battery inspection. Together, they dive into the hidden defects impacting EV batteries, why traditional quality checks are missing critical failures, and how microscopic flaws inside battery packs can lead to recalls, warranty losses, safety risks, and even fires.Efrat explains how Inter is developing real-time battery imaging systems capable of operating directly on production lines, helping automakers identify problems before defective batteries ever reach consumers. The conversation also explores battery recycling, second-life energy storage systems, predictive maintenance, and the future of battery diagnostics across the entire EV lifecycle. Whether you’re passionate about electric vehicles, advanced manufacturing, energy storage, AI-driven diagnostics, or startup innovation, this episode offers a compelling look inside the technologies shaping the future of transportation and energy safety.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐄𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐯𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐠https://www.linkedin.com/in/efrat-avnet-steinberg/https://www.linkedin.com/company/innertech-ai/posts/?feedView=all#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #efratavnetsteinberg #electricvehicle #automotivetechnology 

What if the biggest advantage in manufacturing wasn’t a new machine, but a smarter tooling strategy?In this episode, West Ohio Tool CEO Kaci King explains how custom-engineered cutting tools are helping manufacturers slash downtime, increase productivity, and save millions in operational costs. From solving “impossible” machining problems to creating tooling solutions that dramatically outperform industry standards, Kaci shares the engineering philosophy driving one of the most innovative tool companies in manufacturing today.This conversation also explores leadership, family business growth, manufacturing culture, and the future of supply chain resilience in an era of rising carbide costs and global uncertainty. If you want to understand how advanced tooling, engineering partnerships, and long-term thinking are reshaping manufacturing performance, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐊𝐚𝐜𝐢 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaciking/https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-ohio-tool/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #kaciking #leadership #innovation #manufacturing

What does it really take to lead in industries where timing, compliance, trust, and execution can determine success or failure?In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Captain Pablo Ahumada, CEO of NEXA Industrial Solutions (GEDEF Holdings), about his journey from construction and logistics into global defense manufacturing and aerospace ambitions. Pablo shares hard-earned lessons about innovation, risk assessment, operational discipline, international business relationships, and leading under pressure in highly regulated environments.The discussion covers everything from defense supply chains and manufacturing capacity in South America to leadership psychology, crisis management, stakeholder alignment, and why flexibility only works when structure is strong. Pablo also reveals his long-term vision for expanding from defense systems into aerospace and rocket technologies while maintaining ethical standards and operational integrity.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐏𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐨 𝐀𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐚https://www.linkedin.com/in/pablo-ahumada-012111303/https://www.linkedin.com/company/gedef-sa-br/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #pabloahumada #innovation #manufacturing #technology #defenseindustry 

Hypersonic technology promises speeds beyond Mach 5, but there’s a critical problem most people overlook: the materials. In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Ed Pope shares over 30 years of experience developing advanced ceramics and composites designed to survive extreme environments. From reusable heat shields to next-generation carbon-carbon materials, he explains what actually happens when systems are pushed to their physical limits, and why most materials fail.Beyond the science, this episode explores the gap between innovation and adoption. Why do defense and aerospace companies continue relying on decades-old materials? What’s stopping better solutions from being used today? And how can engineers and founders bridge the “valley of death” between lab breakthroughs and real-world deployment? This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of advanced technology, manufacturing, and high-performance materials.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐄𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ed-pope-161a322b/https://www.linkedin.com/company/matech-gsm/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #dredpope #innovation #technology #aerospace 

Thinking about investing in automation? Watch this first. In this episode, Bill Willard shares decades of experience helping manufacturers move from “shiny object” automation to scalable, real-world solutions that deliver results. He explains why most companies underestimate the true cost of automation, why labor reduction is often the wrong ROI focus, and how overlooking operators and maintenance teams can quietly sabotage even the best-designed systems.This conversation goes beyond the hype to reveal what actually drives success, clear process understanding, smart implementation strategies, and building trust at every level of the organization. Whether you’re just starting your automation journey or trying to recover from a failed project, you’ll walk away with a clearer, more grounded approach to making automation work in the real world.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐝,https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamwillard08/https://www.linkedin.com/company/automation-technology-consulting/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #williamwillard #innovation #automation

Damien’s journey is anything but ordinary. After losing his father, he stepped into leadership with little experience in the industry and a promise to keep the business alive. Today, he leads a company at the forefront of aerospace innovation, turning simple mechanical parts into smart, connected technologies.In this conversation, he opens up about overcoming rejection, scaling from scratch, betting big during COVID, and building a culture that drives performance. If you're an entrepreneur, engineer, or leader navigating complex industries, this episode offers powerful insights on innovation, leadership, and the courage to take risks when it matters most.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienmarcjpbsysteme/https://www.linkedin.com/company/jpb-syst-me/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #damienmarc #leadership #innovation #aerospace

The future of work is being rebuilt right now and manufacturing is at the center of it. In this episode, Connie Gunther shares how emerging technologies like AI are transforming workforce training, accelerating certification, and helping companies scale faster than ever before. But technology alone isn’t the answer. True transformation comes from aligning industry, education, and community in a way that creates real career pathways.Drawing on years of experience across global industries, Connie explains why traditional systems are falling short and how new models, like learn-while-producing training, are closing the gap. This conversation offers a forward-looking view of how innovation, leadership, and strategy can come together to create a stronger, more resilient economy.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫https://www.linkedin.com/in/connierascongunther/https://www.linkedin.com/company/gunther-services-inc/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #conniegunther #manufacturing

In this episode of Industry Ignited, we challenge one of the biggest assumptions in renewable energy: that bigger is always better. Host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Frank Gagnon of Wind-Do Energy about a new model for wind power, mid-scale turbines designed to work in networks, not just massive standalone farms.Frank shares how his industrial engineering mindset led him to rethink wind technology from the ground up, focusing on cost efficiency, manufacturability, and real-world deployment. The discussion covers everything from why large wind projects often face resistance to how smaller turbines can be integrated into farmland, remote communities, and distributed energy systems. With insights into scalability, grid stability, and future innovation, this episode reveals how a shift in design philosophy could make clean energy more practical, more accepted, and more widespread than ever before.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐧https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-gagnon-wind-do-energy/https://www.linkedin.com/company/wind-do-inc-/#podcast #podcastinterview #podcasts #podcastclips #podcastlife #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #frankgagnon #innovation #renewableenergy #cleanenergy

In this conversation, we break down the technology behind a revolutionary GPS chip designed to overcome the limitations of traditional RF systems. By digitizing up to 90% of the radio frequency architecture, Tom Trill and his team have created a solution that dramatically improves efficiency, scalability, and cost. This shift allows devices to achieve high-performance positioning and timing while using significantly less power, opening the door for innovation across industries that rely on constant, accurate connectivity.Beyond efficiency, the chip introduces advanced security and flexibility features that are critical in today’s environment. With integrated authentication, multi-orbit signal tracking, and dynamic reconfiguration, the technology is built to combat spoofing and ensure reliable data in any condition. Whether it’s powering next-generation wearables, enabling precise timing for 5G and 6G networks, or supporting autonomous systems, this innovation represents a major leap forward in GPS and semiconductor design.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtrill/https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualinx/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #tomtrill #leadership #innovation #startupgrowth #tecnology

What would make someone walk away from a secure, prestigious career path and risk everything to build something from scratch?In this episode of Industry Ignited, Lindsay Gorrill shares the pivotal moment that changed the course of his life. On track to become a partner at KPMG, he made a decision most people wouldn’t: he chose uncertainty over security. What followed was a journey filled with failure, high-stakes risk, global expansion, and ultimately, massive success.From losing nearly all his initial investment to building operations across India, North America, and Europe, Lindsay opens up about what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes. This isn’t a polished success story; it’s a raw look at the setbacks, pressure, and relentless decision-making that define true leadership.If you’ve ever questioned whether you should take a risk, start something of your own, or step away from the “safe path,” this conversation will give you a grounded, honest perspective on what it really takes.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-gorrill-b98b07176/https://www.linkedin.com/company/stargold-corp/#podcast #podcastinterview #podcasts #podcastclips #podcastlife #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #lindsaygorrill #leadership #manufacturing

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Marcos Pordeus de Paula, CEO of Frigo King and Power Mobile, to explore what truly drives competitive advantage in transport refrigeration. While many companies compete on price, Marcos shares why Frigo King chose a different path, focusing on uptime, durability, service, and real-time data to deliver long-term value for customers.From its beginnings as a small family-run operation to expanding across 28 countries, Frigo King’s journey is built on a clear philosophy: cheap solutions often cost more in the long run. Marcos explains how prioritizing customer success, investing in technology, and delivering strong pre- and post-sales support helped the company outperform low-cost competitors in global markets.The conversation dives into how smarter refrigeration systems equipped with data logging, cloud connectivity, and open integrations are transforming the cold chain. Marcos also shares insights on designing products that last longer, reducing downtime for fleets, and why understanding the customer’s real needs is more important than simply selling equipment.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐚https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcospordeusdepaula/https://www.linkedin.com/company/frigo-king/#podcast #podcastinterview #podcasts #podcastclips #podcastlife #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #marcospodeusdepaula #innovation #electronics

What separates leaders who simply manage engineering from those who turn it into a true engine for growth, margin, and shareholder value?In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Bill Kleftis, CEO of Spartan Consulting Solutions, to unpack the real-world leadership lessons behind building high-performing engineering organizations. With experience spanning HVAC, medical devices, rail, and beyond, Bill shares how he scaled global teams, led over 60 major product launches, and navigated the complexities of executive leadership.This conversation goes far beyond theory. Bill explains why engineering alone isn’t enough, how marketing should actually drive strategy, and why so many companies fail by building products without truly understanding customer value. He also dives into the mindset shift from individual contributor to leader, the importance of alignment from the boardroom to the front lines, and how to create systems that consistently deliver results.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐊𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐬https://www.linkedin.com/in/billkleftis/https://www.linkedin.com/company/spartanconsultingsolutions-scs/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #billkleftis #manufacturing #innovation #technology #engineering #leadership

Why do so many brilliant innovations fail? Often it’s not the technology, it’s the lack of a clear path to commercialization.In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Nigel Marc Roberts, CEO of GraphMarine, to discuss the real reason great ideas struggle to become profitable businesses.With experience leading 23 technology commercialization journeys, Nigel shares hard-earned lessons about why innovators often get trapped in their own ideas, how startups can compete with massive corporations, and why understanding the customer’s real pain points is the key to success.They also explore Nigel’s work at GraphMarine, where he’s helping drive decarbonization in the maritime industry through innovative solar tile technology designed for commercial vessels.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelmarcroberts/https://www.linkedin.com/company/grafmarine-limited/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #nigelmarcroberts #manufacturing #innovation #technology

What if the biggest barrier to faster, safer, and more cost-effective defense manufacturing isn’t technology, but the path to deploying it?In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Dr. Dean Bartles, President & CEO of the Manufacturing Technology Deployment Group (MTDG), to discuss how innovation actually reaches defense manufacturing.With over 30 years of experience across General Dynamics, innovation institutes, and national manufacturing initiatives, Dean shares insights on why large defense organizations struggle to adopt new technology, how bureaucracy slows progress, and what it really takes to modernize U.S. manufacturing.They explore how AI, additive manufacturing, IoT edge devices, AR/VR training, and robotics are transforming factories and why the real challenge isn’t inventing technology, but deploying it at scale.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671Dr. Dean Bartleshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/deanbartles/https://www.linkedin.com/company/mtdgi/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #deanbartles #manufacturing #innovation

As AI accelerates and the pace of change intensifies, the biggest question facing organizations today is this: what human skills will determine who thrives and who struggles in the future of work? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with David Powell, co-founder of The Golden Thread, to explore the people skills that technology cannot replace.Drawing from more than 30 years of experience working with organizations across five continents, David shares the patterns he has seen in high-performing teams and thriving organizations. He explains why most teams operate at only a fraction of their potential, introduces his “16-cylinder performance” model, and reveals why vision, trust, communication, and human connection are essential in the age of AI.The conversation dives into the power of intuition, the importance of people skills in leadership, and why traditional education often fails to prepare people for real-world collaboration. David also discusses how organizations can build competent, resilient, and engaged teams through his CRU framework and why younger generations are demanding a clearer “game plan” from leaders.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-powell-89539276/https://www.linkedin.com/company/followthegoldenthread/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #davidpowell #ai

Clean energy has a supply problem and almost no one is talking about it. As governments push electrification and AI drives power demand higher than ever, the materials required to build batteries and upgrade the grid remain concentrated in the hands of geopolitical competitors. Mike Reilly breaks down why lithium extraction, synthetic graphite, and critical mineral processing are the real battlegrounds of the energy transition.He challenges popular narratives around recycling, explains why current extraction methods waste massive amounts of water and time, and outlines how new approaches could dramatically shift the economics. The future of energy isn’t just about generating more power, it’s about controlling the resources that make power possible.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐲https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-riley-ngm/https://www.linkedin.com/company/nexgen-materials/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #mikeriley #innovation #technology #cleanenergy

What does it really take to become a great aerospace engineer?In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Dr. Rashid Ali, aerospace educator, UAV designer, and flight control expert, about the mindset that separates competent engineers from transformational ones.From childhood fascination with flight to rebuilding confidence after a glider crash, Dr. Ali shares how failure, discipline, and intellectual humility shape engineering judgment. He explains why perfection is direction, not destination, and why engineering is ultimately about making sound decisions in uncertain environments.The conversation explores UAV design that survives reality, the power of simulation and digital twins, the importance of design-build-fly education, and a candid perspective on EVTOL hype versus practical use. At the heart of it all is one belief: knowledge only matters if you pass it forward.If you care about the future of aerospace, innovation, and developing the next generation of engineers, this episode is for you.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐢https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rashid-ali-ceng-citp-sfhea-fraes-fimeche-fbcs-frsa-7029867/https://www.linkedin.com/school/coventry-university/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #drrashidali #innovation #engineering #aerospace

What separates high-performing manufacturing leaders from everyone else? It’s not just automation, AI, or bigger facilities. It’s the ability to build disciplined systems, develop strong teams, and make decisive moves under pressure.In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Meher Billimoria, a manufacturing leader with over 27 years of experience spanning enterprise leadership, entrepreneurship, consulting, and large-scale operational expansion. From launching early automated production lines in India to scaling facilities from 5,000 to 100,000 square feet, Meher shares practical insights forged on the shop floor and tested through volatility.This conversation dives deep into why structure creates freedom, how discipline consistently outperforms raw brilliance, and why automation should amplify strong processes, not fix broken ones. Meher explains how delayed decisions silently erode performance, why culture fit outweighs skill gaps, and how strengthening the weakest link builds truly resilient teams.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐌𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚https://www.linkedin.com/in/meherbillimoria/https://www.linkedin.com/company/clarioncosmetics/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #meherbillimoria #ai

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Salman A. Rahman, Chief Technology Officer of Decorate AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the $290 billion interior design industry.Salman shares how his background in technology and textiles led to the creation of Decorate AI, a platform built to eliminate guesswork, reduce costly design mistakes, and give users the confidence to make decorating decisions before spending a single dollar. Instead of relying on expensive traditional designers or chaotic Pinterest boards, Decorate AI uses computer vision and generative AI to analyze your space, understand your preferences, and generate realistic, personalized design recommendations in seconds.The conversation dives into the emotional side of home design, why people struggle with regret, decision fatigue, and budget anxiety and how AI can bridge the gap between inspiration and action. You’ll also hear how the platform integrates real-time product availability, pricing, and “shop-the-look” functionality to make designs instantly purchasable, saving users time and frustration.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐀 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gourob/https://www.linkedin.com/company/ova-solutions/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife#businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #salmanarahman #innovation #ai 

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Lisa Voronkova, CEO of Ova Solutions and author of Hardware Bible: Build a Medical Device from Scratch, to unpack the real reasons medical devices fail, not in the lab, but in the real world.Lisa shares hard-earned lessons from her own founder journey, including the classic trap of building around “cool tech” instead of solving a real clinical and commercial problem. Together, they explore what founders consistently underestimate: manufacturing realities, clinical adoption, reimbursement strategy and what truly happens after FDA clearance.This conversation dives into why FDA approval is a milestone, not the finish line and how many startups get stuck in the “valley of death” between prototype and real revenue. Lisa explains the difference between building a prototype and designing for manufacturability, why hospital purchasing decisions are more complex than most founders realize, and how reimbursement can determine whether a breakthrough device ever reaches patients. They also discuss when outsourcing R&D makes sense, where AI is creating meaningful opportunity in medtech, and the single most important question every founder must answer before building anything: Who will pay and why?𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 Lisa Voronkovahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-voronkova/https://www.linkedin.com/company/ova-solutions/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife#businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #lisavoronkova #innovation #medicine #medicaldevice

Hydrogen is often talked about as the fuel of the future, but what does it actually look like in practice?In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Salim Rahemtulla, President and CEO of PowerTap Hydrogen Fuel Corp, to break down how hydrogen fuel cell vehicles work, where they make sense, and where they don’t. From 20-minute heavy-duty refueling to water-only tailpipe emissions, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets into real-world infrastructure, not science fiction.Salim explains why hydrogen may not be the best solution for every vehicle, but could be transformative for long-haul trucking, transit buses, forklifts and industrial applications where downtime and payload matter. He also addresses safety concerns head-on, explaining how modern hydrogen storage and fueling systems are designed, regulated and deployed today.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐚https://www.linkedin.com/in/salimrahemtulla/https://www.linkedin.com/company/powertap-hydrogen-fueling-corp/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife#businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #salimrahemtulla #innovation 

What if the most misunderstood part of a product category isn’t the product people obsess over, but the one that actually determines performance?In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Gary Ramey, CEO of Liberty Ammunition, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, brand strategy, innovation and what it takes to grow in highly regulated, high-stakes industries.Gary shares his unusual career arc, from classic CPG brand leadership to building major retail partnerships, leading turnarounds and now reinventing how people think about ammunition performance.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 Gary Rameyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garyramey/https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberty-ammunition/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife#businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #garyramey #innovation 

What does it really take to turn breakthrough medical innovation into real-world impact when lives are on the line and the system isn’t built for speed?In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Joseph Rafferty, CEO of Vestec, a seasoned medtech leader who has spent decades operating at the intersection of innovation, commercialization, and clinical reality.Joseph shares his unconventional journey from journalism to medtech, revealing how curiosity, deep listening, and humility became his greatest leadership advantages. Together, they unpack what it takes to build durable medical technologies, scale complex organizations, and survive the infamous “valley of death” between innovation and FDA clearance.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 Joseph Rafferty https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-w-rafferty-a5579b4/https://www.linkedin.com/company/vesteck-inc/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife#businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #josephrafferty #innovation 

What does it take to turn an idea into a life-changing medical device? Peter Bonutti, MD explains how mentorship, curiosity and patient-driven innovation led to over 500 patents and 700 licensed products. Learn the importance of persistence, problem-solving, and ethical innovation in medicine.  Discover how Peter Bonutti is pushing the limits of medicine. From early orthopedic innovations to opening the blood-brain barrier for neurorestoration, he shares his vision for safer, patient-centered, biologically driven solutions. Explore the intersection of technology, ethics, and healthcare innovation. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢, 𝐌𝐃 https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-bonutti-md-facs-3758b7130/https://www.linkedin.com/company/realeve-llc/#podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #peterbonutti #medicaldoctor #medicine #innovation 

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Jordan Pollack, CEO and co-founder of Sub-Q Bionics, to explore breakthrough innovations in medtech that are transforming the lives of cancer survivors.Jordan, a biomedical engineer and medical device entrepreneur, shares his journey from Boston Scientific to founding SubQ Bionics, a company developing implantable bionic solutions for lymphedema, a chronic and often overlooked condition affecting millions worldwide. Learn how Jordan and his team are tackling unmet needs in healthcare with resilience, innovation and a patient-first approach.𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-pollack-81464827/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sub-q-bionics/#podcast #podcastinterview #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #jordanpollack #Lymphedema #CancerSurvivors #BionicDevices #MedicalDevices #BiomedicalEngineering #FemTech #HealthcareInnovation #LifeChangingTech #PatientCare #MedTechStartup

What if the future of flight didn’t come from aerospace giants—but from a physicist who once broke world speed records on a human-powered bicycle?In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Damjan Zabovnik, CEO of EV Corporation, to explore how radical efficiency, unconventional thinking, and persistence are reshaping aviation.Damjan shares his journey from designing the world’s most aerodynamic human-powered vehicles to developing next-generation electric VTOL aircraft and heavy-lift autonomous drones. The conversation dives into circular wing design, hybrid lift systems, edge AI autonomy, and why simplicity often beats complexity in aerospace engineering.Industry Ignited https://industryignited.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited0:00 intro0:06 The Journey of a Physicist: From Bicycles to Aviation5:40 Innovative Design: The Circular Wing VTOL Concept9:51 Learning From Failures: Iterations in Design13:11 Hybrid Approach: Combining Helicopter Lift with Fixed Wing Efficiency16:33 Targeting Emergency Response: The Right Market Entry18:20 The Importance of Autonomy in Remote Operations20:16 Validation and Credibility: NASA SBIR Award21:20 Leadership in Complex Industry23:41 Balancing Passion with Family Life25:06 Advice for Innovators Taking Risks and Staying Persistent#PODCAST #AVIATION #AEROSPACE

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Andrew Patrick, President and CEO of Eckert Machining Inc., about why the most powerful driver of manufacturing performance isn’t equipment or automation, but culture. Drawing on decades of experience transforming large machine shops in Silicon Valley and Europe, Andrew explains how management unity, consistent leadership behavior, and genuine recognition create environments where people show up engaged, accountable, and motivated to perform. Through real-world turnaround stories, he illustrates how fear-based cultures quietly destroy productivity, while trust, psychological safety, and disciplined systems unlock sustained operational excellence—proving that culture is not a “soft” concept, but a strategic advantage that directly impacts quality, profitability, and growth.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Matthew Guy, CEO of Niche 3D, to demystify additive manufacturing and show where 3D printing creates real business advantage beyond “hobby” perception. Matthew explains why the winners in 3D printing focus on applications and customer needs—not the novelty of the technology—then walks through how he designs and manufactures custom, low-volume production parts for pharmaceutical, medical, and assistive device companies when injection molding and traditional methods are too slow, too expensive, or too rigid. He breaks down how material selection, print orientation, tuning, and post-processing determine production-grade quality, why rapid iteration can compress product development cycles, and how 3D printing enables startups to launch without massive tooling costs or minimum order quantities. The conversation also touches on where AI is genuinely helping (error detection and early automation) versus where it is still immature, and what mindset shift helps innovators stop asking “Can we print this?” and start asking “What’s possible now?”

On this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Zack Lyon, Chief Executive Officer of H3Pelvic Therapy Systems, an industrial designer and engineer with 30+ years of experience and 40+ U.S. patents, about how a personal health crisis sparked a breakthrough approach to pelvic pain care. Zack shares how the “Keep It Simple” design philosophy shaped a home-based pelvic therapy system that uses precisely controlled thermal modulation—aimed at influencing pain signaling locally rather than relying on systemic medications with heavy side effects. The conversation explores why pelvic pain remains under-discussed and underserved, what it takes to move from prototype to regulated medical device (including FDA pathway decisions and clinical trial readiness), and how connected, trackable home therapy could reduce ER visits, improve continuity of care, and restore dignity and control for people living with chronic pelvic conditions.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Robert Poe, President and CEO of Olon USA, about what it takes to move a fragile lab concept into a real-world, life-changing medicine—at scale, safely, and with quality. Robert shares his unconventional leadership journey (from combat medic and lab maintenance to CEO), the power of mentors who allow people to learn through failure, and why decisive leadership beats “paralysis by analysis” in high-stakes environments. He demystifies Olon USA’s role in pharmaceutical development—helping clients develop and manufacture the API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) and scale programs from early-stage molecules through clinical phases and commercialization—while highlighting the brutal reality of drug development’s high failure rate and the importance of resilience, partnership, and scientific rigor. Great pharma manufacturing leadership is people-centered and mission-driven—building trust, closing feedback loops, and acting as a true problem-solving partner so promising therapies can reach patients and strengthen the U.S. drug supply chain.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Angie Griffin, Chief Commercial Officer at Third Coast, to unpack what it really takes to scale a fast-growing chemical company without losing agility, safety, or customer intimacy. Angie shares her unconventional path from English degrees to commercial leadership, then breaks down Third Coast’s core growth challenge—when revenue and demand outpace processes—and how the team redesigned critical workflows like order-to-cash by involving the people closest to the work, not just leadership. The key takeaway: sustainable growth isn’t about slowing down—it’s about building the “engine” mid-flight through empowered teams, practical process improvement, and clear operational guardrails that keep a nimble culture intact while scaling for the next decade.

In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Robert Swint, CEO of ATA Associates, whose 50-year career spans NASA’s Apollo and Space Shuttle programs to some of the world’s most complex accident and failure investigations. Drawing on his 24 years at NASA—including work on Apollo, Apollo 13 recovery, Shuttle avionics integration, and space-station safety—Bob explains how systems thinking, human factors, and rigorous data analysis are the foundation of both spaceflight safety and modern forensic engineering. Catastrophic failures rarely come from a single mistake; they emerge when systems, technology, and human decisions interact—and the only path to truth and prevention is disciplined, objective analysis grounded in science, data, and transparency. From Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon to trucking, marine, aviation, and petrochemical cases, Bob reveals how evolving technologies like instrumentation, 3D scanning, and emerging AI are transforming accident reconstruction from educated guesswork into fact-based accountability that ultimately saves lives.

In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Tim Mikhelashvili, CEO and Co-Founder of Amedea Pharma, to explore how life sciences can achieve elite performance by borrowing principles from Olympic sports and data science. Drawing on more than 20 years across pharma, biotech, and medical affairs, Tim shares how early exposure to drug recalls and poor manufacturing conditions shaped his mission to raise healthcare quality standards, why traditional metrics fail to drive real accountability, and how organizations can connect purpose, progress, and reward through transparent performance systems. Healthcare organizations don’t need more pressure—they need better accountability models that measure both results and behaviors, empowering teams to operate like championship athletes while improving patient outcomes. From launching the ANCORA platform to hosting the Medical Innovation Olympics, Tim offers a compelling blueprint for turning accountability into motivation and scaling excellence across the life sciences industry.

In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar talks with Andrew Bish, CEO of BISH Enterprises and Hemp Harvest Works (Giltner, Nebraska) and President of the Hemp Feed Coalition, about what it takes to modernize agriculture when the barriers aren’t just engineering—they’re markets, policy, and perception. Andrew shares how returning to his small-town roots shaped his leadership, how corporate lessons (including what not to do) influenced his long-term approach, and why he’s drawn to “weird problems” in niche crops where real innovation still exists. Hemp’s future in American farming depends on building an entire system—machines that harvest it efficiently, supply chains that make it profitable, and FDA/AAFCO approvals that normalize it as safe animal feed. From designing equipment that boosts combine efficiency to pushing science-based evidence that THC transfer fears are unfounded, Andrew paints a practical vision of hemp as a third rotational commodity that can improve soil health, reduce chemical dependence, stabilize farm income, and accelerate regenerative agriculture—if regulation catches up to reality.

In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Chandan Manocha, CEO of Player Footwear Company in Delhi, India, to explore how a third-generation manufacturer can be modernized through science, design thinking, and customer-first innovation. Taking over the business at just 19 during COVID, Chandan used the shutdown as a reset moment—revamping operations, shifting from traditional closed footwear into open footwear better suited to India’s hot, humid climate, and helping brands ride the post-COVID surge in fashionable sandals and slip-ons. Chandan explains how great footwear isn’t just style—it’s applied science. By designing from first principles, consulting doctors, conducting gait analysis, and discovering how common foot deformities and flat feet really are, Chandan built a process focused on comfort, posture, and “one product fits most,” while also evolving materials through gradual upcycling and higher natural-content blends. From wider Indian sizing needs to the emerging role of 3D printing and AI, this conversation highlights what it takes to shift culture, upgrade legacy manufacturing, and position Player Footwear for a future global breakthrough design.

In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Richard Rives Bird, President of Rives Consult, on why breakthrough medical devices don’t succeed on innovation alone—they succeed when founders pair great science with the right commercialization strategy, regulatory pathway, and reimbursement reality. Richard shares how he moved from physics into clinical affairs after a CEO recognized his ability to work with clinicians, and why he pioneered a fractional executive model (before it was mainstream) to give early-stage startups—especially European innovators entering the U.S.—hands-on expertise without the cost of full-time leadership. The conversation delivers a clear, practical takeaway: start with customer discovery and economics (follow the money), define reimbursement and workflow impact early, launch with an MVP and a focused indication for use, and build traction through real sales process learning before handing it to distributors—a playbook Richard uses to “graduate” clients into scalable growth. From FDA pre-subs and faster U.S. timelines versus EU MDR delays to inspiring examples like triple-negative breast cancer monitoring and regenerative medicine scaffolds, this episode is a masterclass in turning life science innovation into market impact.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Sol Bobst, President of Solar Ranch Development Company and ToxSci Advisors, to explore how Texas can meet a rapidly accelerating power demand through practical, scalable renewable energy development. Sol shares how his background as a board-certified toxicologist and applied scientist led him from oil and gas into solar entrepreneurship, and why his core strategy—partnering with Texas landowners to develop distributed solar-plus-storage projects—is designed to bring power online faster than many large projects that stall in the ERCOT pipeline. From agrivoltaics (like sheep grazing and honey bees) to grid-tied battery storage that strengthens reliability during extreme heat and winter storms, the conversation highlights how a distributed, smarter grid can protect rural land legacies, improve affordability, and keep the lights on as Texas load forecasts surge—making the episode a must-listen for energy investors, landowners, and anyone tracking the future of solar and storage in ERCOT.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Dr. Naresh Sharma, CEO and President of NASHERO, a lifelong aerospace innovator whose passion for flight began in childhood and evolved into decades of breakthrough engineering. Dr. Sharma shares how deep fundamentals, relentless curiosity, and world-class collaborations—most notably with Stanford’s Professor Stephen W. Tsai—have enabled NASHERO to pioneer revolutionary carbon composite technologies that dramatically reduce structural weight, eliminate material variability, and improve sustainability in aerospace. From double-double laminate technology and zero-void composites to rivet-free, laminar-flow aircraft structures, the conversation reveals how disciplined innovation, certification rigor, and global perspective are reshaping how aircraft are designed, manufactured, and flown—unlocking safer, lighter, and more sustainable aviation for the future.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with David Esposito, Chief Executive Officer of ONL Therapeutics, a decorated combat veteran and seasoned healthcare executive who has successfully built and scaled multiple life science companies. David shares how leadership forged on the battlefield now guides his work at the forefront of biotech innovation, where ONL Therapeutics is pioneering a first-in-class approach to preserving vision by preventing Fas-mediated retinal cell death—the root cause of many blinding conditions. He discusses the realities of leading high-risk clinical-stage companies, the discipline required to navigate long clinical trials, and the importance of humility, communication, and purpose when outcomes directly impact patients’ quality of life. Through ONL’s breakthrough therapeutic candidate, ONL1204, David illustrates how courage, compassion, and scientific rigor must work together to advance medicine, move science forward, and give patients a real chance to preserve their sight.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Brianne “Bri” Bustos, Chief Information Officer at CCMC, to unpack how modern CIOs transform technology from a cost center into a strategic growth engine. Bri shares her journey across energy, archaeology, and property management, revealing why strong data foundations, deep business partnerships, and relentless communication are the keys to successful modernization. She explains what must be true before AI can thrive, how to drive adoption across 260 unique communities, and the cybersecurity disciplines that deliver the highest ROI. 

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Lawrence “Larry” Richenstein, Founder and CEO of WePower Technologies (GEMS), to uncover how kinetic energy harvesting is poised to eliminate batteries forever. Larry shares his unconventional entrepreneurial journey, the costly lessons that shaped his leadership, and the groundbreaking physics behind GEMS—technology capable of generating powerful, renewable energy from a single push, vibration, or movement. He explains why early adoption is psychologically difficult, how WePower navigated conservative industries, and why smart homes will be the first to embrace battery-free devices. GEMS isn’t just a new power source—it’s a complete reimagining of how sensors, switches, and IoT devices can operate indefinitely without batteries, wiring, or waste.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Lisa Roy, CEO and President of Optimum Energy, a global leader in engineered energy infrastructure and energy-as-a-service solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in building systems, technology, and sustainability—including a senior leadership role at Johnson Controls—Lisa shares how Optimum is helping organizations reduce carbon emissions, ensure energy reliability, and improve operational performance through smarter engineering, lifecycle planning, and data-driven decision-making.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Dr. Laurie Myers, CEO of Hallett Davis Strategic Group, to unpack how science, ethics, and commercialization must intersect to deliver life-changing medicines. Dr. Myers shares her remarkable transition from toxicology research to senior marketing leadership at global pharma giants, revealing how listening, data translation, and ethical judgment drive successful product launches. She also discusses the future of AI in pharma, the growing importance of truth-verified data sources, lessons from mergers and acquisitions, and why resilience and flexibility remain essential for leaders navigating constant industry change. This conversation highlights the power of cross-functional expertise and why today’s pharmaceutical leaders must balance innovation with responsibility.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Stephen Sweeney, CEO of Upright Services, to unpack how small and mid-sized businesses can turn technology from a constant headache into a genuine competitive advantage. Stephen shares his unexpected journey from educator to entrepreneur, the lessons he learned buying and scaling an IT company, and why proactive technology decisions—not reactive ones—ultimately determine a company’s resilience, profitability, and long-term success. From cybersecurity pitfalls to AI’s growing role in automation, Stephen offers practical, real-world insights that empower leaders to grow smarter, operate safer, and build organizations that can adapt in an age of nonstop digital change. 

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar talks with Adam Broadway, CEO of Platform OS, about the future of platforms, marketplace ecosystems, and community-centered technology. Adam shares his remarkable journey from high-school dropout to building companies acquired by Adobe, and how these experiences shaped his mission to help innovators build scalable, secure, and customizable digital ecosystems. Together they explore the importance of data ownership, AI augmentation (not replacement), communities of practice, and the human-first principles behind impactful technology. The most transformative platforms aren’t just built on code—they’re built on shared purpose, collaboration, and empowering real people to solve real problems.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Ali Rezaei, CEO and Nanobiotechnology Researcher, and Maryam Lotfitanha, Marketing Director of Polyean Technology Inc., the clean-tech startup behind K-Lean—a biodegradable, nano-enhanced powder that solidifies leachate, eliminates odors, reduces bacteria, and deters pests in everyday waste. Ali shares how a common household problem inspired him to develop a breakthrough absorbent technology built from food-grade biopolymers and safe nanomaterials, while Maryam describes the challenge of building awareness for a product category consumers don’t yet know exists. Together, they reveal how K-Lean works at a material level, where it delivers the highest real-world impact, and why their move to Canada positions Polyean Technology for global growth across households, hospitals, airlines, restaurants, and waste-management systems. The key takeaway: the future of waste management may start with one simple scoop—transforming messy, smelly trash into a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable process for everyone.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Gabrielle Vasquez Baumeyer, CEO and Founder of Baumeyer Coaching and ACC-ICF Certified Executive Coach, to explore what truly unlocks sustainable leadership and performance from the inside out. Drawing on over 25 years in training, consulting, and executive coaching, Gabrielle shares how real transformation begins with slowing down, increasing self-awareness, questioning limiting beliefs, and learning to truly listen—to ourselves and others. She demystifies the difference between coaching, consulting, mentoring, and training, and explains why high-achieving leaders often resist presence and connection in a hyper-digital, always-on world. From breakthrough moments with clients to her own journey of courage in putting her name on her company, Gabrielle offers practical insights for executives, founders, and emerging leaders who want to lead authentically, build stronger teams, and create meaningful results without burning out.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Thomas Moschos, CEO, agronomist, and dairy production expert at Moschos Farm in Greece, to explore how a multigenerational farm is preserving the authenticity of true Greek dairy while scaling sustainably. Thomas shares the pivotal moment that drove him to bring cheese and yogurt production in-house, how agronomy choices like organic soil health, silage timing, and feed chemistry directly shape milk quality, and why real strained Greek yogurt has nothing to do with the “Greek-style” products found in most supermarkets. From navigating Greece’s financial crisis to winning European Organic Producer of the Year, Thomas reveals what resilience looks like in modern agriculture.

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Paul Dempers, chemist and CEO of Demron Naturals, whose science-driven approach to natural formulations is reshaping personal care, home care, and pet care across Africa and beyond. Dempers shares how witnessing the toxicity of traditional detergents sparked his mission to develop effective, ethically sourced, and environmentally safe alternatives—long before sustainability became a trend. From transparent ingredient sourcing and stem-cell-derived botanical actives to localized manufacturing that reduces carbon footprint, he reveals how Demron Naturals blends natural integrity with biotechnology, global regulations, and deep customer listening. 

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Michael Brown, Chairman and CEO of Skyline Robotics, the company behind Osmo—the world’s first robotic-armed window-cleaning system. Brown shares how a shrinking labor pool, extreme safety risks, and rising urban skylines sparked Skyline’s mission to reinvent facade maintenance using AI, LIDAR, computer vision, and real-time force sensing. He explains how Osmo cleans up to three times faster than human crews, captures structural data for predictive maintenance, and creates new career pathways for operators rather than replacing jobs. With global expansion underway in New York, London, and Tokyo, Brown reveals how Skyline is pioneering a safer, smarter, fully digitized future for building exteriors—one robotic sweep at a time.