Industry Ignited Podcast

Leeanne Aguilar, Ph.D.
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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.

  1. 13h ago

    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 manufacturing and why bringing production back to the United States can make strong business sense. Harry explains why companies need to look beyond wages and purchase prices and consider freight, tariffs, inventory, supply chain risk, quality, communication, and the total cost of ownership. The conversation also explores the future of American manufacturing, workforce development, skilled trades, apprenticeships, geopolitical risk, and the structural changes needed to make U.S. manufacturing more competitive. Harry shares practical insights for CEOs and business leaders evaluating reshoring opportunities and explains how the Total Cost of Ownership Estimator can help companies make smarter sourcing decisions. Tune in to discover why reshoring is about more than bringing jobs home;it’s about building stronger, more resilient, and more competitive businesses. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671  𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-moser-58a8024/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/reshoring-initiative/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #harrymoser #innovation #manufacturing

  2. 1d ago

    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 streams can be transformed into clean energy and valuable chemical resources. Dave shares his journey from global leadership roles in the oil and chemical industries to building a sustainability technology company focused on waste-to-energy innovation. He explains how catalytic gasification can convert organic waste into syngas and heat, why localized energy systems could play an important role in the future, and why environmental solutions must also make economic sense to achieve widespread adoption. The conversation also dives into scaling clean technology, building strategic partnerships, navigating startup funding, and the resilience entrepreneurs need when they hear “no” far more often than “yes.” 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671  𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐥 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhgoebel/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/enverde-llc/ #podcast #podcastinterview #podcasts #podcastclips #podcastlife #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #davidgoebel #innovation #technology

  3. 2d ago

    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 manufacturing business is evolving from traditional bicycles into e-bikes, cargo bikes, electric mobility solutions, and new sustainable business models. Tariq shares lessons from leading through disruption, earning the trust of long-time employees, understanding customers firsthand, and choosing profitability over competing in a race to the bottom. From automation and data-driven manufacturing to sustainability, global expansion, and battery-swapping technology, this conversation offers valuable insights for leaders navigating transformation while preserving the strengths of a legacy business. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐪 𝐌𝐢𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐥 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tariq-miflal-9a55a535/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumala-bicycle/ #podcast #podcastinterview #podcasts #podcastclips #podcastlife #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #innovation #technology #manufacturing #electricvehicle

  4. Sep 1

    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 player turned entrepreneur, to explore how his own shoulder surgery and struggle to sleep during recovery inspired him to build a solution designed around a real patient need. Sam shares his journey from athlete to entrepreneur, the development of the Shoulder Sleeper, and the importance of listening closely to customers when building and improving a product. He also discusses scaling operations, working with surgeons, expanding internationally, balancing B2B and direct-to-consumer growth, and the potential role of better sleep in improving recovery. Tune in for a conversation about patient-centered innovation, entrepreneurship, and why some of the best business opportunities begin with problems hiding in plain sight. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐒𝐚𝐦 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐚𝐤 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-jacobsak-702a4a1a3/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/shoulder-sleeper/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #samjacobsak #healthcareinnovation #medicalinnovation #orthopedics

  5. Aug 21

    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 PathKeeper Surgical, to explore how AI, optical 3D imaging, and surgical navigation are changing the future of spine surgery. Erez shares how his background in aerospace, defense, and digital dentistry helped shape PathKeeper’s approach to precision and safety in the operating room. They discuss the limitations of traditional X-ray-based navigation, the challenges of building trustworthy surgical AI, PathKeeper’s vision for an AI perception layer for surgical robotics, and what it takes to bring complex MedTech from FDA clearance to commercialization. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐄𝐫𝐞𝐳 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 https://www.linkedin.com/in/erez-lampert/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathkeeper/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #erezlampert #technology #innovation #medicaldevices

  6. Aug 14

    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 her journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship and the lessons she learned along the way. Anu shares how her first product became an unexpected lesson in market validation, why even a great idea isn’t enough if it doesn’t solve a clear customer problem, and how learning to separate emotion from the numbers helped shape the way she approaches business today. She also discusses how her family’s sensitivities inspired Lumehra’s clean home care products and why the company focuses on effective, plant- and mineral-based solutions designed around simplicity, convenience, and purpose. By listening closely to customers and knowing when to pivot, this conversation offers valuable insights for founders navigating manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, consulting, and cross-border expansion. Anu also shares an important reminder for aspiring entrepreneurs: you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin; confidence often comes after taking action. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐀𝐧𝐮 𝐋𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐚 https://www.linkedin.com/in/anu-luthra-6116605/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lumehra-intl-inc/ #podcast #podcastclips #podcasts #podcastshorts #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #anuluthra #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #leadership

  7. Aug 8

    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 Thurman, Founder and CEO of Portal Aircraft Company, to explore his vision for the next generation of VTOL aircraft. Drawing on his experience as a naval aviator, aerospace engineer, professor, aircraft owner, and defense industry professional, James shares how real-world aviation challenges inspired him to develop a different approach to vertical flight. The conversation explores Portal Aircraft’s turbine-powered architecture, the limitations of battery-electric VTOL platforms, and the potential advantages of greater range, endurance, payload capacity, and rapid refueling. James also discusses why Portal is entering the market through unmanned aircraft, the growing importance of drones in modern military operations, and the company’s long-term vision of expanding its technology into manned aircraft and civilian mobility. From building prototypes and securing early support to gaining credibility in a capital-intensive industry, James also shares valuable lessons for engineers and entrepreneurs pursuing ambitious ideas. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-t-thurman/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/portal-aircraft-company/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #jamesthurman #aerospace #aviation #innovation #technology

  8. Aug 7

    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 discuss the realities of building first-in-class therapies in oncology and infectious disease. From the challenges of securing funding for breakthrough innovations to navigating clinical development and investor skepticism, Dr. Weickert shares decades of experience leading biotech companies focused on transforming patient care. The conversation explores the future of cancer treatment, groundbreaking approaches to combating antibiotic resistance, and why some of the most promising medical discoveries struggle to gain traction. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, healthcare professional, or simply curious about the future of medicine, this episode offers valuable insights into the science, strategy, and persistence required to bring revolutionary therapies to life. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 https://industryignited.com/ 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/ 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/ 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝𝐈𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐭 https://www.linkedin.com/in/weickert/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacylex-pharma/ #podcast #podcastinterview #podcasts #podcastclips #podcastlife #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #drmichaelweickert #biotechnology #innovation #healthcare

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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.

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  • Creator
    Leeanne Aguilar, Ph.D.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
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