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The Think Factory Podcast

The Think Factory

The Think Factory Podcast is focused on putting the spotlight on executives and their companies. Learn from peers across various industries and learn new ways to grow your business, expand your career, and become better business leaders.The podcast has multiple hosts and each episode will be focused on different topics and companies.We want to know one thing. What keeps you up at night?Want to spotlight your company on The Think Factory Podcast? Click here!

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All Episodes

26:23

Alexis Crowell, CMO, Axelera AI

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2026/10/06

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Alexis Crowell, General Manager of Americas and Global CMO at Axelera AI, discusses her unconventional career journey across finance, engineering, technology, marketing, and executive leadership. Alexis shares how taking on unfamiliar challenges, including leading a team of software engineers without an engineering background, taught her the value of curiosity, learning, and being comfortable saying, “I don’t know, but I’ll figure it out.” She also

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29:07

Pratik Bhadra, CEO-North America, Netcore

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2026/10/01

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Pratik Bhadra, CEO of North America at Netcore Cloud and Unboxed, discusses his journey from software engineering to leading businesses across public, private equity-backed, venture-backed, and bootstrapped companies. Pratik shares how taking strategic leaps of faith and applying first-principles thinking helped him navigate different industries, scale businesses, and adapt his leadership approach to changing stages of growth. He also discusses the

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25:18

Amy Francis, Global HR Business Partner, GSK

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2026/09/29

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Amy Francis, Global HR Business Partner at GSK, discusses her 25-year career within the organization and how working across HR operations, systems, global process ownership, and strategic business partnering shaped her approach to leadership. Amy shares how her experience leading global Workday processes across more than 100 countries taught her the importance of curiosity, understanding local practices, and listening before trying to change or

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26:44

Zihla Salinas Arbit, CEO, Yes&

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2026/09/25

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Zihla Salinas Arbit, CEO of Yes&, discusses how she leads an independent marketing agency through growth, change, and innovation. Zihla shares her experience managing organizational change and integrating eight agencies through mergers and acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of listening, building trust, and getting people on board before implementing major changes. She also reflects on her journey from hands-on client services and marketing

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23:45

Matt Ambrose, President & CEO, Ambrose Packaging

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2026/09/24

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Matt Ambrose, president of Ambrose Packaging, shares how his third-generation family business has evolved from a traditional packaging distributor into a systems integration company focused on automation and innovative manufacturing solutions. Matt discusses how Ambrose works with customers across industries to design custom production lines, improve efficiency, increase throughput, and solve challenges related to labor, equipment uptime, and growth

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31:35

Kyle Willis, VP of Growth at BELAY Solutions

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2026/09/22

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Kyle Willis, Vice President of Growth at Belay Solutions, discusses how the company helps busy business leaders through remote and fractional staffing solutions. Kyle explains Belay’s approach to matching businesses with carefully vetted executive assistants, marketing assistants, bookkeepers, payroll specialists, and fractional CFOs. He also shares how COVID accelerated the adoption of remote work and how AI is helping fractional employees increase

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25:53

Elizabeth Carr, Clinical Psychologist/Founder,...

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2026/09/17

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Dr. Elizabeth Carr, founder and CEO of Kentlands Psychotherapy, shares her journey from serving as a Navy psychologist to building a thriving psychotherapy practice in the Washington region. Dr. Carr discusses how her military experience shaped her approach to servant leadership and why creating a supportive environment for clinicians is essential to delivering quality mental health care. She also explores the challenges of burnout, insurance

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27:55

Walter Allen, Founder and CEO of Acumen Building...

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2026/09/10

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Walter Allen, founder, owner, CEO, and president of Acumen Building Enterprise, shares the journey that took him from engineering and military service to building a company focused on transportation systems and infrastructure. Walter discusses Acumen’s early work with BART, where the company developed one of the first systems designed to convert large bills into smaller denominations for transit passengers. That project became a foundation for Acumen’s

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27:10

Renee Brown, President and CEO of DePaul Community...

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2026/09/08

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Renee Brown, President and CEO of DePaul Community Resources, discusses the organization’s work supporting children, families, and individuals with disabilities across Virginia. Renee shares how DePaul has grown from its origins as an orphanage in 1977 into a broad continuum of foster care, adoption, independent living, mental health, and disability support services, guided by a mission centered on creating hope and belonging. She also explores the

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17:23

Devin Pintozzi, COO of American Book Company

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2026/09/03

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Devin Pintozzi, Chief Operating Officer of American Book Company, shares how his family business has spent 30 years supporting educators and students through print, K-12, test prep, curriculum materials, and digital learning resources. Devin explains why American Book Company takes a print-first approach to education and how the tactile experience of reading, highlighting, writing, and interacting with physical books can help students better retain

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21:29

Becky Rossman, Chief Executive Officer, Tuesday's...

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2026/09/01

In this episode of The Think Factory podcast, we sit down with Becky Rossman, CEO of Tuesdays Promise, an organization dedicated to supporting families affected by 9/11, 9/11-related illnesses, and military service loss. Becky shares how her background as an Army veteran and nonprofit leader shaped her approach to leadership, service, and resilience, as well as how Tuesdays Promise has evolved to meet the long-term needs of the communities it serves.The conversation explores the realities of grief

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23:02

Dr. Chris Arndt, Interim President and CEO of the UNM...

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2026/08/27

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Dr. Christopher Arndt, Interim President and CEO of UNM Medical Group and Chair of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of New Mexico, shares his perspective on leadership, healthcare, and navigating change in a complex medical environment. Drawing from his experience as a U.S. Navy officer, physician, educator, and healthcare executive, Dr. Arndt explains how the military shaped his approach to leadership, teamwork, preparedness, and

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25:10

Mark Cartier, Co-Founder of No Limits Café

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2026/08/25

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Mark Cartier, co-founder of No Limits Cafe, shares the story behind the nonprofit restaurant and workforce training organization creating meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inspired by his daughter Katie, who has Down syndrome, Mark and his wife Stephanie recognized the significant lack of employment opportunities available to this community and set out to create a workplace where individuals

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26:12

Percy Dengler, Managing Director at Baumer hhs

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2026/08/20

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Percy Dengler, Managing Director of Baumer HHS, discusses how precision technology is helping the packaging and printing industries improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. As Baumer HHS celebrates 40 years, Percy shares the company's evolution from pioneering contactless glue application to becoming a global provider of adhesive application, inspection, sensor, and camera technologies. He explains how smarter glue application can reduce

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25:23

Pam Brandon, CEO and Founder, AGE-u-cate

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2026/08/18

In this episode of the Think Factory podcast, we sit down with Pam Brandon, founder of AGE-u-cate Training Institute and creator of Dementia Live, to explore the growing challenges of caring for an aging population and those living with dementia. Drawing from her deeply personal experience caring for both of her parents, Pam shares how years as a family caregiver exposed gaps in healthcare education and support—and ultimately inspired her to create experiential learning programs designed to help

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23:08

Dr. Judy Keen, Executive Director of the American...

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2026/08/04

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, we welcome Dr. Judy Keen, Executive Director of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), for a conversation about the critical role bone health plays in overall wellness and healthy aging. Dr. Keen explains why osteoporosis is often called a "silent disease," the importance of early prevention through exercise and lifestyle choices, and why both men and women should be proactive about protecting their bone health. She also shares how

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33:23

Tom Bandy, Founder & CEO of BandyWorks

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2026/07/30

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, we sit down with Tom Bandy, Founder and CEO of BandyWorks, to explore how data-driven insights are transforming the convenience store industry. Tom shares his entrepreneurial journey—from an unexpected opportunity with Sheetz to building a company that helps operators turn complex data into simple, actionable decisions. He explains why the key to success isn't collecting more information, but delivering the right insights at the right time so managers

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41:02

Ryan Fox, Corrugated Market Analyst, Bloomberg...

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2026/07/23

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Ryan Fox, Corrugated Packaging Market Analyst at Bloomberg, shares an insider’s perspective on the evolving corrugated packaging industry and the market forces shaping its future. Drawing from his experience as both an industry operator and analyst, Ryan explains how Bloomberg’s Green Markets Box Report brings greater transparency to a traditionally opaque sector, helping manufacturers, suppliers, and investors better understand trends in demand,

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42:36

Katie Jasmin, VP National Sales at Source One Digital

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2026/07/09

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Katie Jasmine, Vice President of National Sales at Source One Digital, shares her journey of building a successful sales and leadership career in the fast-paced world of large-format digital printing. Katie discusses how the industry has evolved from traditional signage to creating immersive branded environments, and how adapting to changing technology, customer expectations, and market opportunities has helped drive long-term growth for both her company

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25:10

Ken Coe, CFO, Humboldt Park Health

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2026/07/08

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Ken Coe, Chief Financial Officer of Humboldt Park Health, shares how a community-focused healthcare organization is redefining what it means to deliver equitable care. From expanding wellness initiatives and affordable housing projects to leveraging AI-powered solutions that improve patient outcomes, Ken discusses how Humboldt Park Health continues to innovate while staying true to its mission of serving all members of the community.Ken also reflects on

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