The O.H.I.O. Fund Report℠ — a podcast dedicated to elevating Ohio’s collective ambition by highlighting the most compelling stories of innovation and growth throughout the state. Each episode carries the industrious DNA of Ohio, exploring the state’s economic renaissance across advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, biotech, healthcare, energy, data centers & AI, consumer goods, and logistics advancements.
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The Reshore America weekly radio show
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Manufacturing Mavericks aren’t afraid to shake things up and stand out from the crowd. They are embracing the best tools and technology to showcase world-class American manufacturing and grow their business. Join Greg McHale, founder of Datanomix, as he sits down with these exceptional people to hear their stories and explore the important lessons they learned along the way. Listeners can gain valuable insights they can use in their own facilities to improve their bottom line.
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There are technologies that decouple human well-being from its ecological impacts. There are politics that enable these technologies. Join me as I interview world experts to uncover hope in this time of planetary crisis.
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Welcome to Supply Chain Connect, the podcast channel for all things supply chain. Supply Chain Connect provides supply chain professionals with essential news, information and analysis about the technology and business trends that impact the global supply chain industry.
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There are millions of cool stories in manufacturing. Your host, Jim Vinoski, helps share them by talking to the people who are making them happen. Manufacturing is where the rubber meets the road. There's no hiding. You're either making good products people will buy for enough to keep you in business, or you're not. Meet the amazing folks who thrive in that survival-of-the-fittest world.
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Art of Supply, hosted by Kelly Barner, draws inspiration from news headlines and expert interviews to bring you insightful coverage of today's complex supply chains.
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Join host Chad Griffiths as he interviews industry experts on a variety of industrial & commercial real estate topics.
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Welcome to Manufacturing Happy Hour, the podcast where we get real about the latest trends and technologies impacting modern manufacturers. Hosted by industry veteran Chris Luecke, each week, we interview makers, founders, and other manufacturing leaders that are at the top of their game and give you the tools, tactics, and strategies you need to take your career and your business to the next level. We go beyond the buzzwords and dissect real-life applications and success stories so that you ...
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The official podcast of the Lean Enterprise Institute.
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Family office leader, Luke Hansen-MacDonald, explores lessons, strategies and stories from the world of family business.
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For over 115 years, the Economic Club of New York has stood as the premier forum for critical conversations among the world’s brightest leaders. Its podium has served as a transformative thought platform, shaping the world across domains from business and finance to policy, geopolitics, technology, society, and beyond. For the first time in history, the doors are open for all to experience these conversations guided by our host, CNBC anchor Becky Quick. To learn more about the Club and membe ...
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How are founders, startups and innovators from across the globe accelerating progress and extending their R&D runway? On What The Tech? we talk with some of the brilliant minds behind new and exciting tech initiatives to learn what it takes to tackle “technological uncertainty” and, eventually, change the world. Brought to you by the R&D tax experts at Boast AI. Boast AI's What The Tech podcast was recently ranked #8 in Feedspot's Top 70 Venture Capital Podcasts on the Web ranking! Listen to ...
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Companies and People Leading US Manufacturing
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A show for CFOs, COOs, and operations leaders navigating the rising cost of energy. Host Andy Jones brings together expert guests to break down real-world energy dilemmas, procurement strategies, and how to regain control of unpredictable utility spend. No fluff — just real conversations and actionable insights.
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The podcast that celebrates the backbone of America, our middle class and small businesses. We dive into the challenges that harm consumers. Threaten businesses and undermine our economy. How do we blend timeless values and traditions with modern technology to secure a brighter future? Come explore how middle class values and small businesses can keep driving the economy, creating jobs, and offering the American dream
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Interviews, analysis and research into the role, implementation, integration and usage of technology in retail. Covering Online including e-commerce, mobile and social commerce as well as Offline, local commerce and the merger of all Commerce. Interviewing CEOs and founders of retail startups and helping inform retailers on what is happening in #retailtech and how to navigate the waters.
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The new “Regions Insights” podcast will examine the most important issues and trends that shape our financial lives today—and those that may do so in the future. Expect engaging conversations and empowering insights from Regions’ thought leaders. We want to help you understand the seismic forces shaping our world and guide you as you make decisions every day for your business, family, and community. In future episodes, we’ll discuss investing, the housing market, interest rates, the future o ...
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The Unlocking Value with Ozzie Nelson podcast provides listeners with a peek inside some of the brightest minds shaping the future of design, commercial real estate, and capital development. Hosted by John "Ozzie" Nelson Jr., a trailblazing entrepreneur and the driving force behind NELSON Worldwide's evolution into a design powerhouse, this podcast dives into how thoughtful and intentional design can unlock value for commercial and institutional real estate owners, developers, brands, and in ...
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Movers & Makers explores the future of American manufacturing with Diagon co-founders Will Drewery (former Tesla equipment buyer) and Greg Smyth (VP Business Development & former supply chain professional). Get insider insights on equipment procurement, CapEx purchasing, factory automation, and supply chain strategy from industry veterans who've sourced billions in manufacturing equipment across automotive, aerospace, semiconductors, energy, and industrial production. From production enginee ...
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Deglobalisation, China’s soft power, reshoring strategies... Navigating through supply chain trends has never been more challenging (and captivating) for strategists. Ti Talks Supply Chains is a must-listen for global supply chain professionals. Each episode the Ti Insights research team, led by Prof. John Manners-Bell, offers lively discussion on the key trends, data and analysis impacting global supply chains. From technology, to politics to Ocean Freight rates, our regular podcast will ke ...
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The official podcast of Electrical Apparatus Magazine. Hosted by David Miller and a rotating cast of editors at Electrical Apparatus: the magazine for professionals in electromechanical application & maintenance, energy, and electric vehicles. EA has been in print since 1964 and covers all corners of the electrical aftermarket—including electric motors, drives, generators, pumps, VFDs, servomotors, and much more. Service shop and convention coverage have been staples of the trade publication ...
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266: A Century of Cookware Manufacturing and the Impact of Automation and Reshoring with David Duecker, President of SynergyOps
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34:28A century ago, two cookware companies were born 12 miles apart in Wisconsin. One was bought right after World War II by a door-to-door salesman who converted it back to cookware after it had been repurposed for munitions. Today, those two companies have merged into SynergyOps, a 115-year-old legacy manufacturer with first through fourth generation …
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Reshoring Success at GE Appliances Shaded by Tariff Fraud Allegations
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21:07GE Appliances has been making news for years for the success of their reshoring program. It is a great story: a well-known consumer brand that is bringing production home, both to their own benefit and also to the benefit of customers and employees. But even while GE Appliances has continued to make investments and earn positive headlines for conti…
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AI agents in manufacturing: reshoring production?
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19:06Is AI the secret sauce that lets the West deglobalize supply chains and bring factories back home? In this episode of TechFirst, I talk with Federico Martelli, CEO and cofounder of Forgis, a Swiss startup building an industrial intelligence layer for factories. Forgis runs “digital engineers” — AI agents on the edge — that sit on top of legacy mach…
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Quantum computing, meet edge computing (thanks to diamonds)
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20:42Quantum computers usually mean massive machines, cryogenic temperatures, and isolated data centers. But what if quantum computing could run at room temperature, fit inside a server rack — or even a satellite? In this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier sits down with Marcus Doherty, Chief Science Officer of Quantum Brilliance, to explore how d…
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What will it take to reindustrialize America?
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27:38Send us a text Nick Reinhart has a good chunk of the answer. Nick founded Kreate, which makes toolboxes and storage totes for Home Depot, and a whole lot more. Nick discussed his company's rapid growth in plastic injection molding in the U.S. since 2018. Kreate operates four facilities with 110 machines, employing 600 associates, and has an exclusi…
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268: Reindustrialization in the Heartland, Live from +Venture North 2025
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1:14:55Reindustrialization isn’t going to be driven by a single mega factory or a headline-grabbing announcement on the coasts. It’s going to be built region by region, by places that already know how to make things and are willing to evolve how they do it. This episode was recorded live at +Venture North in Milwaukee, bringing together investors, founder…
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Will AI kill your job? What happens to your job as AI gets smarter and companies keep laying people off even while profits rise? Will you still have a job? Will the job you have change beyond recognition? Scary questions, no? In this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier sits down with Nikki Barua, co-founder of Footwork and longtime founder, ex…
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Use Your Existing Data to Make Your Operation Better!
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36:05Send us a text Across the industrial world, everybody is TALKING about autonomy and AI-enabled production. What most people are actually DOING, meanwhile, is scratching their heads over how the heck to use all the data they already gather. That's where Oleksandr Khimiak from Advisource AB and their Factory Cortex service come in. What a treat to ch…
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267: How Meaningful Work, Optimism, and Relationships Drive Manufacturing Excellence, An Interview with Kathy Miller, Author of MORE is Better
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53:05Manufacturing leadership is more than just charts, tools, and process maps. It requires people who understand the routines, pressures and drivers within a factory, and how to bring out the best in the people behind it. In this episode, keynote speaker, certified leadership coach and business transformation advisor, Kathy Miller returns to the show …
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How to Make a Few More Billion Dollars with Brad Jacobs
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25:32On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, Brad Jacobs, Chairman and CEO of QXO, Inc., joins Sara Eisen, Co-Anchor of Squawk on the Street and Money Movers on CNBC, for a conversation on building and scaling multi-billion-dollar companies across industries. Over the course of his career, Jacobs has founded and scaled multiple Fortune 500…
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Building TARS from Interstellar in real life
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21:20What if someone actually built TARS from Interstellar—and discovered it really could work? In this episode of TechFirst, host John Koetsier sits down with Aditya Sripada, a robotics engineer at Nimble, who turned a late-night hobby into a serious research project: a real, working mini-version of TARS, the iconic robot from Interstellar. Aditya walk…
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Building the Future of Housing — Brad DeHays (Connect Housing Blocks) on Construction, Innovation, and Modular’s Potential
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1:08:35This episode of The O.H.I.O. Fund Report features Brad DeHays — Founder and CEO of Connect Real Estate and Connect Housing Blocks. Brad’s journey spans from buying small distressed properties while still in college to leading one of the most ambitious housing manufacturing platforms in the country. Through Connect Real Estate, Brad has revitalized …
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Janus: The Army’s Second Attempt at Fielding Microreactors
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1:12:44In this episode of Decouple, Dr. Jeff Waksman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment, explains how the U.S. Army is making a second attempt at making microreactors great again. The discussion situates the Janus microreactor program in the long history of the Army Nuclear Power Program and Project…
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Quebec's AI Revolution: Inside the CDAE-IA Transformation and Boast's Purpose-Built Solution
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22:51On the latest episode of What The Tech, we welcome a few members of the Boast team onto the show for a discussion focused specifically on driving (and funding) innovation in Quebec. If you’re a Quebecois business leader or techie, you may have heard that the province’s banner e-business tax credit—known colloquially as CDAE—is being revamped starti…
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Incoming! 10 Supply Chain Predictions for 2026
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19:24'Tis the season… for making supply chain predictions. Given how volatile 2025 was, anyone willing to share their opinions about the coming year deserves an award for courage. In this episode of Art of Supply, the last of 2025, Kelly Barner shares her curated list of picks for the most compelling 2026 supply chain predictions, not ranked in any part…
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AI is already reshaping the workforce. What about teenagers? Turns out, they might be more impacted than anyone else. After all, they're usually in low-skill entry-level jobs that AI can replace. The problem ... teens are losing their first experience with working, making money, and establishing an identity outside of their homes. In this episode o…
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He makes the best pistol grips money can buy!
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32:55Send us a text What great fun this episode was! Jay Dekmar, founder of Lok Grips, had us out to his Wyoming, Michigan, shop to record right on the factory floor and hear all about how he founded his business and what he's got going on. Jay shared his journey from a tool and die apprentice to owning a successful pistol grip manufacturing business. I…
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Washington’s AI Gamble: A New “Space Race” for Supply Chains
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24:16In this episode of Supply Chain Connect, Dag Calafell, Director of Technology Innovation at MCA Connect, discusses Washington’s AI gamble and why today’s push into AI and semiconductors resembles a new space race. Calafell explains the U.S. goal of domestic semiconductor self‑sufficiency, the impact and risks of government incentives and why outcom…
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(Almost) COAST TO COAST Tour Recap and Preview of Manufacturing Happy Hour's 10-Year Anniversary
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34:491 more event in 2025. Dozens of events ahead in 2026. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.
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Lee Bragg: Inside the Bragg Group’s Investment Strategy (Eastlink, Inland & Oxford Frozen Foods)
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1:04:19In this episode, Lee Bragg, Vice Chair of Eastlink and member of the Bragg Business Family, shares how a Nova Scotian family business grew from its rural roots into a diversified enterprise spanning telecom, frozen foods, and airport services. Lee explains the group’s disciplined approach to risk, return, and diversification—and why capital allocat…
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Why the First Nuclear Renaissance Failed: Can America Build Eight AP1000s Now?
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1:33:58The first U.S. nuclear renaissance collapsed under the weight of cheap shale gas, lost institutional expertise, and disastrous projects like Vogtle and Summer. Today, America is planning a fleet of eight AP1000 reactors, backed by unprecedented federal incentives. But can the country actually build large nuclear again? In this video, we break down …
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We’re closing out 2025 by spotlighting the leaders who aren’t just talking about the future of manufacturing—they’re building it in real time. This wrap-up episode features five voices who are rewriting what modern leadership on the shop floor actually looks like today—and where it's headed. Hear from five industry leaders, Adam Gordon, Daniel Angl…
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Terminator? This humanoid robot is literally built for war (and more)
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32:33Are we about to create real life Terminators? Humanoid robots built for war? In this episode of TechFirst I talk with Sankaet Pathak, founder and CEO of Foundation, a California-based humanoid robot company that is not afraid of the defense market. We dig into why he is building humanoid robots that can work three shifts a day, how they plan to sca…
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Industrial Real Estate Lead Generation: The System Behind Consistent Listings
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54:32In this episode of The Industrial Real Estate Show, Chad Griffiths & C'Jon Armstead break down one of the most misunderstood yet powerful skills in Industrial real estate: effective cold calling. Whether you're a broker, investor, developer, or anyone relying on outbound outreach, this episode offers a detailed look at what actually works in today’…
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Cost-cutting in your manufacturing operation? Chuck Deise from EFESO will help you do it right!
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30:17Send us a text When aren't you in cost-cutting mode in manufacturing? "Never" is indeed the right answer. But is all cost-cutting effective? "No" is the right answer. But Chuck Deise is here to help with that. Chuck, from EFESO Management Consultants, joined us to discuss strategies for sustainable cost-cutting in your industrial business. He highl…
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How EnviroApps is Digitizing Hazmat Transportation Safety
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31:34In the latest episode of What the Tech, we sat down with Amit Bhargava, co-founder and CEO of EnviroApps Inc., a Calgary-based company making the transportation of dangerous goods safer by developing the first proven electronic hazmat shipping paper solution in Canada. Over the past five years, Amit and his team have been on a mission to replace wh…
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265: How SMB Manufacturers Can Leverage AI, Live from Waukesha County Technical College
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55:19Forget the hyperscalers replacing tens of thousands of jobs. For manufacturers with 20 or 50 employees, AI isn’t about cutting headcount, it’s about finding ways to get ahead when you can’t necessarily afford to scale your team. As Dr Richard Barnhouse, President and CEO of Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) puts it: figure out the things you…
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Manifest 2026: What You Need to Know & Why You Need to Go
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14:50Tanzil Uddin, SVP of Content & Partnerships at Manifest, sits down with Supply Chain Connect to preview what attendees can expect at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas. Uddin discusses the event’s role as a premier supply chain technology showcase, key agenda themes like visibility, AI, risk mitigation and more, plus new features including a dedicated proc…
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Paypal for agents: welcome to agentic commerce
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23:57AI agents can already write code, build websites, and manage workflows ... but they still can’t pay for anything on their own. That bottleneck is about to disappear. In this episode of TechFirst with John Koetsier, we sit down with Jim Nguyen, former PayPal exec and cofounder/CEO of InFlow, a new AI-native payments platform launching from stealth. …
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UPS is currently stuck between dropping parcel rates, rising union leverage, and stiff competition from their peers. Unlike their peers, UPS is unionized (part of the Teamsters), adding additional complexity and bottom-line pressure. Not one to give up after 120 years in business, UPS has been looking for creative ways to make ends meet without dis…
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Cutting through the Noise in Tech: Sarah Milstein's Advice for Leaders Who Want to Keep People Focused on Value Creation
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24:50In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with executive coach and engineering leader Sarah Milstein about how to keep teams focused on value creation by putting people at the center of work design. My conversation with Sarah explores: How to create cultures of respect as a leader How companies can simplify job roles, salaries, and raises to fo…
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From Police Officer to Civic Tech Pioneer: How CocoFlow is Transforming How Communities Connect
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16:43In the latest episode of What the Tech from Boast we sat down with Bernie Florido, founder and CEO of Cocoflo Innovations, a Vancouver-based company creating technology that simplifies how governments and communities connect. CocoFlow integrates business licensing, parks and recreation, and payment processing modules into software solutions that em…
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Mush Khan with Alchemy Industrial on reshoring, energy storage, AI and more!
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37:24Send us a text It was great to have Mush Khan join us for his second appearance! Mush, co-founder and CEO of Alchemy Industrial, leads a team of talented and passionate people who are dedicated to building a domestic manufacturing industry. This time around, he discussed Alchemy's focus on reshoring battery energy storage systems for commercial and…
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The Real Stakes of a Saudi Nuclear Deal
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1:03:39Saudi Arabia burns nearly one million barrels of oil per day to keep its lights on, yet it has cheaper and faster ways to replace this than by building large nuclear reactors. So why is the Kingdom pushing so hard for a civil nuclear deal? This episode walks through the strategic logic that has animated Riyadh’s nuclear ambitions for more than a de…
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264: Inside Automated: Asking the Right Questions about Robotics and AI with Brian Heater, Managing Editor at A3 and Host of the Automated Podcast
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52:01Two podcast hosts walk into a recording studio and explore what it actually takes to get real stories out of robotics pioneers, why humanoids might not need to do everything to be useful, and where the real optimism in automation lies. Brian Heater, Managing Editor at A3 and host of the Automated podcast, joins the show to share what he's learned f…
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Are we ready for a world where everything is smart? Not just phones and apps, but buildings, robots, and delivery bots rolling down our streets? Windows ... doors ... maybe even towels. And don't forget your shoes. In this episode of TechFirst, I talk with Mat Gilbert, director of AI and data at Synapse, about physical AI: putting intelligence into…
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Ben Hertzman: Navigating Tariffs & ReShoring Supply Chain in a Family Manufacturing Business
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55:12Ben Hertzman is the 2nd Gen President of Progress Luv2Pak and Gather Packaging. They specialise in premium retail packaging for customers across North America. We discuss Ben’s offshore supply chain and how he has become an expert in navigating tariffs. He also shares how his team has recently reshored part of their manufacturing to Toronto. We dis…
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Rebuilding Wells Fargo After the Scandal: Inside the Turnaround with Charles Scharf
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22:11On this episode of The Forum with CNBC’s Becky Quick, Wells Fargo Chairman and CEO Charles Scharf joins Sara Eisen, Co-Anchor of Squawk on the Street and Money Movers on CNBC, for a candid conversation on leading one of America’s largest banks through crisis, scandal, and transformation. Drawing from his first years at Wells Fargo, Scharf reflects …
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Dave Goerlich with The Refinery on educating young entrepreneurs
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39:12Send us a text One thing that's critical in reindustrializing America is teaching our youth about building their own companies. But according to Dave Goerlich, we aren't always doing the greatest job at that. Dave is co-founder and CEO of The Refinery, a software development firm specializing in manufacturing. He joined us to discuss the importance…
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Microreactors: A Mirage of American Nuclear Innovation?
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50:15In this episode, Chris Keefer speaks with Hadron Energy founder Samuel Gibson, the twenty four year old entrepreneur pursuing a ten megawatt integral pressurized water microreactor through a one point two billion dollar business combination with GigCapital7. Gibson outlines why he believes light water is the fastest licensing path, how he assembled…
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263: Change Management and Making Robotics More Digestible for the Workforce featuring Ben Perlson and Jason Gryszkowiec
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35:41Robots are becoming more and more mainstream in manufacturing, but most organizations still think of them with sci-fi imagery rather than everyday tools. The gap isn't in the technology, it's in how we prepare people to work alongside it. Jason Gryszkowiec from St. Onge Company and Ben Perlson from ABB Robotics join us to discuss why successful aut…
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Are humanoid robots going to decide which countries get rich and which fall behind? Probably yes. In this TechFirst, I talk with Dr. Robert Ambrose, former head of one of NASA’s first humanoid robot teams and now chairman of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at Alliant. We dig into the future of humanoids, how fast they are really advancing, and…
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Bringing Sustainable Manufacturing Home: How CTK Bio is Reshoring Production and Scaling Plant-Based Materials
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24:51Innovation in Sustainable Materials: A Conversation with Daniel Shum of CTK Bio Welcome to What The Tech #podcast by Boast, where @pauldavenport3 talks with Daniel Shum, CTO of CTK Bio, about their groundbreaking work in sustainable materials made from upcycled plant waste. They discuss CTK Bio's efforts to shift manufacturing to North America to…
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BONUS: How Manufacturers Should Prepare for an AI Implementation featuring CADDi's Aaron Lober
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24:33Many manufacturers are taking the wrong approach to artificial intelligence, picking the wrong implementation partners, and in general, not preparing their data effectively. In this interview, Aaron Lober - VP of Marketing at CADDi - is going to share what AI can realistically do for a manufacturing company and how to properly prepare for an AI imp…
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Is AI empathy a life-or-death issue? Almost a million people ask ChatGPT for mental health advice DAILY ... so yes, it kind of is. Rosebud co-founder Sean Dadashi joins TechFirst to reveal new research on whether today’s largest AI models can recognize signs of self-harm ... and which ones fail. We dig into the Adam Raine case, talk about how Dadas…
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The Secret Sauce of Sauces: Scaling Signature Sauces with Perry Stancato
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53:49Perry Stancato is the founder and CEO of Signature Sauces and a third-generation operator of the beloved Cleveland institution, Stancato’s Italian Restaurant. This conversation with Perry explores the entrepreneurial journey of someone who grew up in the family restaurant — from standing on a milk crate as a kid making waffles for Sunday brunch to …
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Commercial Driver's Licenses have been in the news a lot lately, and not for good reasons. A number of fatal accidents have been caused by questionably licensed drivers. These high profile incidents have caused a number of states and the Federal government to start digging into who is getting these licenses and how. Much of the current situation da…
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Keeping Our Humanity in Tech: Julia Austin on Why It Pays to Put People First in Product Development
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22:00In this episode of the WLEI Podcast, we speak with Julia Austin about what the lean product and process development principle “Put People First” looks like in practice. An executive fellow at Harvard Business School, Julia is an executive coach with experience leading successful product teams in tech at companies like Akamai Technologies, VMware, I…
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Fan favourite, James Krellenstein, returns for a deep dive into the AP1000. We walk through how its conservative nuclear steam supply system is built from proven Westinghouse and Combustion Engineering lineage, and where its true innovation lies, in a radically passive safety architecture that removes the traditional race against diesel generators …
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Dustin DeVito: Get DEI Out of Defense Contracting!
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36:43Send us a text Why are five of the biggest American defense contractors neck-deep in divisive, destructive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices? Dustin DeVito had a great article about that recently (link at the bottom), and he joined us to discuss just why that needs to change, pronto. Hint: it's not just about DEI. Dustin, director of…
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