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Industry Ignited Podcast

Leeanne Aguilar, Ph.D.

Industry Ignited is a platform for bold conversations with leaders who are transforming the way business gets done. Each episode spotlights breakthrough stories from the industrial, manufacturing, biotech, chemical, and B2B sectors, giving you an inside look at how top executives, innovators, and changemakers tackle real-world challenges and drive meaningful growth.Hosted by Dr. Leeanne Aguilar—entrepreneur, executive coach, and marketing strategist—Industry Ignited goes beyond surface-level

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27:06

The Physicist Who Challenged Aviation: Inside the...

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2026/01/20

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 V...

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58:23

Building High-Performance Cultures in Manufacturing:...

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2026/01/14

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, an...

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47:27

Turning Ideas into Production-Ready Parts with 3D...

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2026/01/12

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 companie...

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28:26

“No One Talks About This”— A New Solution to Pelvic...

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2026/01/09

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 l...

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41:58

How to Lead Through Failure in Pharma Manufacturing:...

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2026/01/07

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...

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35:20

When Growth Outruns Process: Angie Griffin of Third...

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2026/01/05

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-t...

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42:23

When NASA Systems Thinking Meets Accident...

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2026/01/02

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 safet...

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57:43

What Happens When Pharma Measures Performance Like...

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2025/12/29

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 ...

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35:55

Turning Niche Crops Into Profitable Systems: Andrew...

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2025/12/26

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 “...

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26:14

Reinventing Footwear Manufacturing in India: Chandan...

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2025/12/22

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...

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38:18

How Fractional Executive Teams Are Changing Life...

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2025/12/19

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 (befo...

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29:21

What Does It Take to Build a Gigawatt of Solar in...

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2025/12/17

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 so...

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46:32

What Does the Future of Flight Look Like? Dr. Naresh...

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2025/12/15

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 s...

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36:50

The Science of Saving Vision: David Esposito, CEO of...

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2025/12/12

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 ce...

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33:19

How Bri Bustos Is Transforming CCMC with Data,...

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2025/12/10

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...

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55:20

The Breakthrough That Could Replace Batteries: Larry...

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2025/12/08

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 e...

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48:17

What It Really Takes to Build Reliable, Low-Carbon...

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2025/12/05

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 s...

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39:55

AI, Ethics, Leadership and the Future of Pharma: Dr....

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2025/12/01

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,...

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55:35

How IT Can Make or Break a Business: Stephen Sweeney,...

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2025/11/28

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-ter...

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54:04

What the Future of Digital Ecosystems Really Looks...

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2025/11/26

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 r...

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