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Industry Ignited 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
113 episodes
Why Micromanagement Destroys Effective Leadership | Ep. 114 [Josh O'Neal]
Being highly skilled at your job doesn't automatically make you a great leader. True leadership goes beyond technical expertise, professional titles, and individual achievements. In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguila...
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How Rising Energy Costs Are Changing the Future of Manufacturing | Ep. 113 [David March]
Energy 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 Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar welcomes David March o...
Turning Carbon Emissions Into Fuel: How Standard Carbon Is Rethinking Clean Energy | Ep. 112 [Natan Shahar]
Can 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, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Standard Carb...
Why Smart Buildings Shouldn't Need Manuals or Complicated Apps | Ep. 111 [Jose Morcillo]
The 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. Leeanne Aguilar welcomes Jose Morcillo, CEO and Founder of...
The Next Generation of Sensor Technology That Could Change the World | Ep. 110 [Louis Ross]
Innovation 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, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar welcomes Louis Ross, CEO of MEI Micr...
Why Millions of Simple Processors Could Beat Complex Chips | Ep. 109 [Steven Swift]
Can 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 WIS and why he believes simplicity at the processor level can cre...
Why Employees Really Leave Their Jobs | Ep. 108 [Jamile Dingle]
What 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 Jamile Dingle to explore why strong HR foundations matter from th...
Why Reshoring Could Be More Profitable Than Offshoring | Ep. 107 [Harry Moser]
What 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 the Reshoring Initiative, to explore the true cost of offshore manuf...
How Waste Could Help Solve the World’s Energy Crisis | Ep. 106 [David Goebel]
What 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 Dave Goebel, CEO and Founder of EnVerde LLC, to explore how waste ...
Why Legacy Businesses Must Innovate to Survive | Ep. 105 [Tariq Miflal]
What 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 Miflal, CEO of Lumala, to explore how a third-generation manufactur...
Better Recovery Starts With Good Sleep | Ep. 104 [Sam Jacobsak]
What happens when a frustrating personal recovery experience reveals a problem the healthcare industry has overlooked? On this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Sam Jacobsak, a former professional baseball...
How AI and 3D Imaging Could Transform Spine Surgery | Ep. 103 [Erez Lampert]
What 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 Aguilar sits down with Erez Lampert, CEO and founder of PathKee...
How One Failed Product Changed the Way She Built Her Business | Ep. 102 [Anu Luthra]
What 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 sits down with Anu Luthra, founder and CEO of Lumehra, to explore h...
The Next Generation of Military Drones Is Taking Shape | Ep. 101 [James Thurman]
What 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 Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with James Thur...
The Biggest Problem in Biotech No One Talks About | Ep. 99 [Dr. Michael Weickert]
What does it really take to bring a life-saving medical breakthrough to patients? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Dr. Michael Weickert, CEO of Pacylex Pharmaceuticals and FE Pharmaceuticals, to d...
This Surgical Innovation Solves a 50-Year-Old Problem | Ep. 98 [Will Crawford]
What if one of the biggest opportunities to improve surgical safety and operating room efficiency has been hiding in plain sight? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leanne Aguilar sits down with Will Crawford, CEO and Co-Founder ...
The Technology Behind Safer Drones and Smarter Navigation | Ep. 97 [Omer Sharar]
What does it take to build technology that keeps critical systems operating when reliability matters most? In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar welcomes Omer Sharar, CEO and Founder of infiniDOME...
The CEO's Guide to Building a Company That Lasts | Ep. 96 [Emir Avdic]
What separates companies that simply survive from those that continue to grow for decades? In this thought-provoking episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar welcomes Emir Avdic, President and CEO of Sebright Products Inc....
The Innovation That Could Power the Future | Ep. 95 [Don Currie]
What if one breakthrough could dramatically improve the efficiency of electric vehicles, data centers, renewable energy systems, and the power grid? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Don Currie, CEO of H...
How Honey Became The Secret Behind This Beauty Brand | Ep. 94 [Ayesha Ibrahim]
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Ayesha Ibrahim, CEO of Honey Corn, to explore how one natural ingredient, honey, became the foundation of an award-winning ethical skincare brand. What starte...
How Predictive AI Makes Aircraft More Reliable | Ep. 93 [Mark Strauss]
Why Reliability Wins Missions isn't just a statement; it's the philosophy behind the next generation of autonomous aircraft. In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Mark Strauss, Founder and CEO ...
The Next Billion-Dollar Energy Opportunity | Ep. 92 [Andrew Stock]
What does it take to build successful companies across multiple industries and then apply those lessons to one of the biggest challenges in commercial energy? In this episode, Andrew Stock joins Dr. Leeanne Aguilar to discuss the future of sola...
How to Scale a Battery Energy Storage Company Without Failing | Ep. 91 [Mark Hagedorn]
What separates a successful battery company from one that runs out of money before reaching scale? In this episode, Mark Hagedorn shares the operational playbook behind building and growing battery energy storage businesses, including lessons l...
How Manufacturers Are Cutting Energy Costs Without Spending a Dollar Upfront | Ep. 90 [David Kipling]
What if manufacturers could reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and modernize critical infrastructure without investing any capital upfront? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with David Kipling, CEO of ...
The Science Behind Nature-Inspired Innovation | Ep. 89 [Sidney Rostan]
What if the next breakthrough in AI, engineering, or product innovation isn't something humans invent, but something nature has already perfected? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Sidney Rostan, Founder an...