Best Manufacturing Ignition Podcasts (2025)

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How Fractional Executive Teams Are Changing Life Sciences: Richard Rives Bird of Rives Consult | Ep. 51 38:18

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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 fro…

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What Does It Take to Build a Gigawatt of Solar in Texas? Sol Bobst, Solar Ranch Development Company | Ep. 50 29:21

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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 s…

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What Does the Future of Flight Look Like? Dr. Naresh Sharma of NASHERO Shares His Vision | Ep. 49 46:32

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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 notab…

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The Science of Saving Vision: David Esposito, CEO of ONL Therapeutics | Ep. 48 36:50

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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 forefro…

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How Bri Bustos Is Transforming CCMC with Data, Governance, and Unified Technology | Ep. 47 33:19

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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 bus…

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The Breakthrough That Could Replace Batteries: Larry Richenstein, CEO of WePower Technologies | Ep. 46 55:20

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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 groundbre…

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What It Really Takes to Build Reliable, Low-Carbon Infrastructure: Lisa Roy, CEO of Optimum Energy | Ep. 45 48:17

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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…

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Stop Selling Features, Start Owning the Narrative | FYM Ep. 61 45:24

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In this episode of Fuel Your Marketing, host Arti Sharma talks with John Rougeux, founder of Flag & Frontier and one of the leading voices in strategic narrative and category design. With decades of experience guiding B2B companies to market leadership, John shares what it really takes to move beyond traditional positioning and build a narrative po…

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The Blueprint for Predictable, Profitable SaaS Growth | FYM Ep. 60 53:29

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In this episode of Fuel Your Marketing, host Arti Sharma sits down with Steve Dewis, General Manager at TADERA, to explore how SaaS leaders can balance profitability, scalability, and innovation without burning out their teams or budgets. 🎯 What You'll Learn: -Why profitability beats "growth at all costs" in modern SaaS -How to use data-driven rati…

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Ep. 236 - How to Deliver Manufacturing Projects That Operations Actually Use 1:31:14

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Handing over a project is one of the most underestimated and misunderstood phases in manufacturing and industrial automation. In this episode of Manufacturing Hub, Vlad and Dave sit down to break apart real stories from the field covering MES rollouts, line commissioning, SCADA and ignition development, operational adoption, and the very real conse…

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AI, Ethics, Leadership and the Future of Pharma: Dr. Laurie Myers, CEO of Hallett Davis Strategic Group | Ep. 44 39:55

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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…

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How IT Can Make or Break a Business: Stephen Sweeney, CEO of Upright Services | Ep. 43 55:35

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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 scali…

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What the Future of Digital Ecosystems Really Looks Like: Adam Broadway, CEO of Platform OS | Ep. 42 54:04

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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 inn…

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How Nanotechnology Is Transforming Waste Cleanup: Ali Rezaei & Maryam Lotfitanha of Polyean Technology | Ep. 41 23:56

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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 e…

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How Executive Coaching Unlocks the Leader You Already Are: Gabrielle Vasquez Baumeyer, CEO of Baumeyer Coaching | Ep. 40 41:00

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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, Gabri…

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Ep. 235 - How to Build and Run a Systems Integration Company in Manufacturing 1:23:16

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This episode takes you inside the reality of becoming a systems integrator and growing a technical services business from the ground up. Vlad and Dave share their personal experiences launching and running integration companies, the lessons they learned as engineers moving into business ownership, and the challenges that come with finding customers…

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How a Greek Farmer Transformed Setbacks into Sustainable Success: Thomas Moschos, CEO of Moschos Farm | Ep. 39 35:54

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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 yogu…

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Blending Biotechnology and Nature for Safer Personal Care: Paul Dempers, CEO of Demron Naturals | Ep. 38 32:25

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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 …

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Ep. 234 - What Students Learn When They Build Ignition Projects in Seventy Two Hours 30:54

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In this conversation recorded at the Ignition Community Conference, Vlad, Dave, and their guest David Grussenmeyer from Inductive Automation explore one of the most important and inspiring stories in the world of industrial automation education. David leads the Educational Engagement Program at Inductive Automation and has spent the last several ye…

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How Robotics and AI are Reshaping the Future of City Skylines: Michael Brown of Skyline Robotics | Ep. 37 57:07

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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 usi…

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Innovating for a Sustainable Future: Jeff Monroe of LifeSpaces Innovation Group | Ep. 36 35:39

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Jeff Monroe, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of LifeSpaces Innovation Group, about how disruptive sustainable technologies are reshaping the B2B and manufacturing landscape. With over four decades of experience spanning consumer goods, food service, and industrial markets, Monroe…

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How Can Paper Replace Plastic? Ariadne Dimoula of Paramount Planet Product on Nature-Inspired Innovation | Ep. 35 1:00:18

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Ariadne Dimoula, CEO and founder of Paramount Planet Product (P3RD.Earth), whose groundbreaking innovation in microfibrillated cellulose could replace the world’s most common plastic pollutants—wrappers, lids, filters, and straws—with biodegradable, ocean-safe materials. Drawing fr…

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The Truth About AI Adoption in Sales & Marketing | FYM Ep. 59 37:33

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In this episode of Fuel Your Marketing, Arti Sharma sits down with Trinity Nguyen, CMO at UserGems, to discuss how AI is transforming sales and marketing — not by replacing people, but by amplifying their impact. 🎯 What You'll Learn: - Why team resistance, not tech, is AI's biggest challenge - How leaders can build trust & buy-in for AI adoption - …

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How Can Loyalty and Leadership Scale a Company to $1 Billion? Skip Giessing of DXP Shares the Secrets | Ep. 34 50:32

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Skip Giessing, President of the Rotating Equipment Division at DXP Enterprises, to explore how he helped grow the division from $150 million to over $1 billion while preserving the company’s core culture of loyalty, entrepreneurship, and long-term vision. Skip shares how lesson…

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Designing Innovation from the Ground Up: Circle R Engineering’s T’Ray Rutledge on Turning Ideas into Systems | Ep. 33 38:29

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews T’Ray Rutledge, P.E., CEO of Circle R Engineering, whose career spans the U.S. Air Force flight line to founding a design-build firm that turns napkin sketches into working machines. Rutledge shares how aerospace discipline, curiosity, and safety culture shaped his approach to hydr…

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Ep. 233 - From Controls to Full-Scale Robotics Integration How Bright IA Leads in Automation 1:18:25

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In this episode of Manufacturing Hub, hosts Vladimir Romanov and Dave Griffith sit down with Davide (David) Pascucci, founder of Bright IA (https://brightiatx.com/), for an in-depth conversation about what it truly takes to build, grow, and succeed in the world of robotics integration and industrial automation. Davide shares his incredible journey …

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The Safe and Effective Cure to Cancer: Angiex Founder Paul Jaminet Shares the Science | Ep. 32 1:00:21

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Paul Jaminet, Ph.D., Founder and President of Angiex, to discuss a revolutionary new approach to cancer therapy that delivers drugs directly into tumor cell nuclei while sparing healthy tissue. Drawing from his journey through MIT physics, Harvard astrophysics, software entrepr…

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How Can Early-Life Nutrition Transform Global Protein Production? Erik Visser, CEO of Hamlet Protein Shares His Vision | Ep. 31 53:54

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Erik Visser, CEO of Hamlet Protein, to explore how early-life animal nutrition is shaping the future of sustainable protein. From law and political science to leading global feed innovation, Visser shares how strategy, culture, and servant leadership drive transformation across the…

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What’s the Secret to Sustainable Process Improvement? Ann Marie O’Connell Explains | Ep. 30 59:29

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Ann Marie O’Connell, professional engineer, MBA, and certified Six Sigma Black Belt, to explore the intersection of process discipline and creativity. With over four decades leading MCU Limited, Ann Marie shares how flexible, physics- and economics-based design thinking ca…

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Ep. 232 - Future of Automation with Siemens: Industrial AI, Virtual PLCs, and Digital Twin Factories 1:48:04

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At Automate 2025, Vlad and Dave take Manufacturing Hub inside the Siemens booth to explore how one of the world’s largest industrial technology companies is shaping the future of manufacturing. From the latest S7-1200 G2 PLC to industrial copilots powered by AI, digital twins that simulate entire factories, and virtual PLCs redefining automation, t…

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Future of Inclusive Marketplaces: Sara Quintero on KarmaChic | Ep. 29 44:32

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On Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Sara Quintero, founder & chief innovation officer of KarmaChic Marketplace—an e-commerce platform built to scale women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Sara shares how a boutique setback became the launchpad for a human-first, AI-powered marketplace with low fees, geolocation discovery, and a …

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How to Build a Bankable Business: Thomas Gilman on the Financial Habits of Thriving Companies | Ep. 28 35:52

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar talks with Thomas Gilman, founder of Driving Business Growth and former BP executive, about how CEOs can move from running their business to truly scaling it. Drawing on decades of global leadership and financial strategy experience, Gilman reveals the Wall Street techniques that every Main S…

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Bringing Research Home: LaToya Hinton-Howery on Building Trust and Inclusion in Clinical Trials | Ep. 27 41:54

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar talks with LaToya Hinton-Howery, MPH, CEO and Research Director of Next Innovative Clinical Research (Next ICR), about reshaping the future of clinical trials through representation, accessibility, and trust. From Chicago to Houston and beyond, Hinton-Howery is proving that innovation doesn’t…

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Ep. 222 - Pick AI Pro with Kevin Wu | Faster Picking, Higher Reliability, Digital Twin and Vision AI 16:40

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Modern robotic picking is moving beyond neat rows and perfect lighting conditions. In this Automate 2025 conversation, Vlad and Dave sit down with Kevin Wu from Siemens to explore how Simatic Robot Pick AI Pro is tackling the messy reality of warehouses and factories. They discuss how the new edge architecture with the Simatic IPC BX 59 A and an NV…

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Reversing Brain Injury by Mimicking Nature: Dr. David Smith Explains How | Ep. 26 45:45

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Dr. David Smith, physician, innovator, and founder of DeltaChase and TBI Innovations, to explore how nature-inspired science is revolutionizing medicine. Known for the FDA-cleared Q-Collar—the first medical device proven to help protect against traumatic brain injury—Dr. Smith …

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Building the Impossible: Daniel Williams on Grit, Growth, and the Future of Steel Construction | Ep. 25 1:05:08

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Daniel Williams, CEO of Steel Design & Build, to explore what it takes to construct some of America’s most complex and iconic steel structures—from stadiums and airports to large-scale government projects. With over 25 years in the industry, Daniel shares how he rose from field…

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Smarter Go-to-Market: AI, Community & Content That Scales | FYM Ep. 58 39:13

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In this episode of Fuel Your Marketing, Arti Sharma sits down with Sophie Buonassisi, SVP of Marketing at GTMfund & GTMnow, to unpack what it really takes to scale a modern go-to-market strategy in 2025 and beyond. What you'll learn: -Why community is a GTM superpower -How to turn media into a distribution moat (not a cost center) -The 4 pillars of…

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Ep. 231 - Travis Cox on Ignition 8.3 | ICC 2025 Highlights and the Future of Industrial Software 51:00

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ICC 2025 was a clear level up for the Ignition community. In this conversation Vlad and Dave share on the ground insights from a week of packed sessions, vendor showcases, and ProveIt demonstrations that brought working integrations to life. They unpack why the move to a larger venue created more chances for deep technical conversations, how the co…

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The AgTech Revolution That’s Actually Working: Tal Maor of Lighthouse Ag | Ep. 24 41:25

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Tal Maor, founder & CEO of Lighthouse Ag (Israel), on how to de-risk AgTech adoption and deliver measurable field results. Combining his background as a farmer, technologist, and business strategist, Maor shares how Lighthouse Ag bridges the gap between innovation and implementatio…

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Lightning for the Unbanked: Shawn Kim on Bitcoin’s Real-World Breakthroughs | Ep. 23 25:22

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leanne Aguilar interviews Shawn Kim, founder & CEO of Between Bits, about how the Bitcoin Lightning Network is redefining global finance. Kim explains why Bitcoin’s creation of digital scarcity was a world-changing innovation, and how Lightning makes Bitcoin faster, cheaper, and more practical for everyday u…

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From Silicon to Sci-Fi: Michael Choate on Problem-Solving, AI Risks, and the Future of Technology | Ep. 22 55:47

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In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Michael Choate, president of Solutions Press and author of Silicon Trenches, to explore the fascinating evolution of technology—from hands-on debugging in the pre-AI era to today’s rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Drawing on decades in semiconductor engineering and product d…

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The Modern Marketing Leader's Playbook: Brand, Demand, & AI | FYM Ep. 57 25:46

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In this episode of Fuel Your Marketing, Arti Sharma welcomes Maureen Plowman, Global Brand & Demand Leader (SmartBear, IBM, Constant Contact), to explore how brand, demand gen, AI, and storytelling all intersect to drive meaningful growth. Topics discussed: -Why demand generation fails without a strong brand foundation -How to create customer-obses…

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Is This the Biggest Breakthrough in Orthodontics? Mark Terrill’s Bioelectric Solution | Ep. 21 26:20

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, CEO Mark Terrill of OrthodontiCell reveals how a patented bioelectric stimulation device accelerates orthodontic treatment from ~2 years to 3–6 months, cuts pain by 70%, and permanently stabilizes teeth—all while working alongside braces or clear aligners. Terrill explains the science (targeted waveforms that mo…

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How to Turn Governance into Competitive Advantage: Morgan Templar on Healthy Data, Healthy AI | Ep. 20 50:13

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In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leanne Aguilar interviews Morgan Templar, CEO of First CDO Partners and founder of Get Governed, on how to build healthy data that powers trustworthy AI and real business results. Morgan shares the pivotal lessons that took her from paper-bound healthcare ops to enterprise Chief Data Officer, then breaks down p…

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Supercharged Water, Real-World Results: Charlles Bohdy on Nanobubbles Transforming Wellness, Hospitality & Ag | Ep. 19 46:50

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On Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Charlles Bohdy, CEO of NANEAU, about “supercharged” water powered by nanobubbles/nanoplasmoids and structured filtration. Bohdy explains how metastable nano-gases (hydrogen, oxygen, CO₂, nitric oxide) enhance cellular hydration, vasodilation, and anti-inflammatory responses, enabling applications …

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Ep. 230 - AI in Manufacturing with Tom Hechtman of Sepasoft | Real ROI, MES on Ignition, Sepa IQ 1:11:57

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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword in manufacturing. The pace of adoption has been incredible, yet the reality is far more complex than flashy headlines suggest. In this episode of Manufacturing Hub, Vlad Romanov and Dave Griffith welcome back Tom Hechtman, founder of Sepasoft, to explore how AI is actually being deployed on the p…

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Disrupting Hospitality’s Most Wasteful Habit: Floris Graziosi’s Water Revolution | Ep. 18 41:58

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On Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Floris Graziosi, CEO & founder of AYR Water (Bali, Indonesia), on how on-site purification, chilling, and bottling systems let hotels and restaurants serve premium still and sparkling water without single-use bottles. Graziosi explains the operational model—dishwasher-safe refillable glass, tap-an…

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Strategy Before Tools: Steven Ward on Aligning Technology with Business Objectives | Ep. 17 1:17:17

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Steven Ward, founder of ITech Governance Consulting and author of Strategy Before Tools. Ward shares lessons from his journey through business ownership, banking, and IT leadership—revealing why most companies overspend on technology while underinvesting in strategy. He explain…

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The Mindset Shift Modern Sales Leaders Can't Ignore | FYM Ep. 56 37:54

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In this episode of Fuel Your Marketing, Arti Sharma sits down with Jordan Benjamin, CEO and sales coach at My Core OS, to explore the mindset, emotional intelligence, and feedback culture necessary to lead and sell effectively in today's rapidly changing world. What you'll learn in this episode: How to reframe failure using a growth mindset Jordan'…

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Turning Food Waste into Climate Prosperity: Shannon J. Dobbs on Regenerative Systems Innovation | Ep. 16 56:28

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In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Shannon J. Dobbs, disabled veteran, regenerative entrepreneur, and founder of the Fellowship of Living Systems. Dobbs shares how his team is redefining food infrastructure by converting organic waste into climate-resilient prosperity. From Humisoil technology that transforms bioma…