Industry Ignited Podcast
by Leeanne Aguilar, Ph.D.
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About this podcast
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 discussions to uncover the strategies, mindsets, and lessons that fuel leadership at the highest level. From navigating complex operations and scaling companies to rethinking culture and preparing for the future of work, every conversation is designed to inspire, challenge, and equip you with fresh perspectives.
Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or emerging leader, this podcast will spark ideas, expand your vision, and ignite the drive to lead with confidence in today’s evolving business landscape.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 119 episodes
- The Hidden Energy Costs That Are Draining Manufacturing Profits | Ep. 120 [Maqsood Zulfqar] · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 120Manufacturers are losing thousands of dollars every year through an overlooked source of energy waste: compressed air systems. In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne…
- How to Build a Company People Actually Love Working For | Ep. 119 [Susan Griffin-Black] · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 119Can a company grow, innovate, and remain competitive without losing the values that made it successful? Join Dr. Leeanne Aguilar on Industry Ignited as she welcomes Susan…
- The Formula for Manufacturing Success: Better People, Processes, and Execution | Ep. 118 [Anthony Turgman] · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 118Manufacturing success isn't just about having the most advanced machines. It's about building stronger processes, developing skilled employees, and making smarter operational…
- How Modern Plastics Is Saving Lives Through Advanced Manufacturing | Ep. 117 [Bing Carbone] · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 117Plastics are more than everyday materials. They are helping save lives, supporting groundbreaking medical innovations, and enabling technologies that shape our future. In this…
- Leadership Under Pressure: How Gary LoPinto Turned Challenges Into Opportunities | Ep. 116 [Gary LoPinto] · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 116Can trust and reputation be more valuable than a signed contract? Join Dr. Leeanne Aguilar on Industry Ignited as she welcomes Gary LoPinto, former CEO of Sarizer Motor Company…
- How Biotechnology Is Making Cooling More Efficient | Ep. 115 [Isabel Pulido] · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 115Refrigeration plays a critical role in modern industries, but its growing energy demands present major challenges for businesses and the environment. In this episode of Industry…
- Why Micromanagement Destroys Effective Leadership | Ep. 114 [Josh O'Neal] · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 114Being highly skilled at your job doesn't automatically make you a great leader. True leadership goes beyond technical expertise, professional titles, and individual achievements…
- How Rising Energy Costs Are Changing the Future of Manufacturing | Ep. 113 [David March] · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 113Energy is no longer just another operating expense. It has become a critical factor that can determine whether a business grows, struggles, or shuts down. In this episode of…
- Turning Carbon Emissions Into Fuel: How Standard Carbon Is Rethinking Clean Energy | Ep. 112 [Natan Shahar] · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 112Can carbon emissions become part of the solution to the world's growing energy challenges? On this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar welcomes Natan Shahar…
- Why Smart Buildings Shouldn't Need Manuals or Complicated Apps | Ep. 111 [Jose Morcillo] · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 111The future of smart buildings isn't about adding more technology. It's about making technology work better for people. In this insightful episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr…
- The Next Generation of Sensor Technology That Could Change the World | Ep. 110 [Louis Ross] · 59 min · Season 2 Episode 110Innovation isn't just about creating something new. It's about developing technology that solves real problems and can make a lasting impact. In this episode of Industry Ignited…
- Why Millions of Simple Processors Could Beat Complex Chips | Ep. 109 [Steven Swift] · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 109Can millions of simple processors working independently unlock a new approach to computing? Steven Swift joins Dr. Leeanne Aguilar on Industry Ignited to discuss the ideas behind…
- Why Employees Really Leave Their Jobs | Ep. 108 [Jamile Dingle] · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 108What does it take to build a workplace where people feel supported, accountable, and motivated to perform? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with…
- Why Reshoring Could Be More Profitable Than Offshoring | Ep. 107 [Harry Moser] · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 107What if offshoring isn’t actually saving companies as much money as they think? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Harry Moser, founder of…
- How Waste Could Help Solve the World’s Energy Crisis | Ep. 106 [David Goebel] · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 106What if one of the world’s biggest waste problems could become one of its most valuable energy solutions? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with…
- Why Legacy Businesses Must Innovate to Survive | Ep. 105 [Tariq Miflal] · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 105What does it take to transform a 50-year-old family business into a future-ready mobility company? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Tariq…
- Better Recovery Starts With Good Sleep | Ep. 104 [Sam Jacobsak] · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 104What happens when a frustrating personal recovery experience reveals a problem the healthcare industry has overlooked? On this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar…
- How AI and 3D Imaging Could Transform Spine Surgery | Ep. 103 [Erez Lampert] · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 103What if spine surgeons could operate with real-time 3D guidance while reducing their reliance on intraoperative radiation? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne…
- How One Failed Product Changed the Way She Built Her Business | Ep. 102 [Anu Luthra] · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 102What does it take to walk away from a successful career in finance and build a purpose-driven brand from the ground up? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar…
- The Next Generation of Military Drones Is Taking Shape | Ep. 101 [James Thurman] · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 101What if the future of aviation could combine vertical takeoff, turbine-powered endurance, and the flexibility to serve both military and civilian missions? In this episode of…
