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. 4D AGO

    Why Hypersonic Missiles Need New Materials Now? | Ep. 83 [Ed Pope]

    Hypersonic technology promises speeds beyond Mach 5, but there’s a critical problem most people overlook: the materials. In this deep-dive conversation, Dr. Ed Pope shares over 30 years of experience developing advanced ceramics and composites designed to survive extreme environments. From reusable heat shields to next-generation carbon-carbon materials, he explains what actually happens when systems are pushed to their physical limits, and why most materials fail. Beyond the science, this episode explores the gap between innovation and adoption. Why do defense and aerospace companies continue relying on decades-old materials? What’s stopping better solutions from being used today? And how can engineers and founders bridge the “valley of death” between lab breakthroughs and real-world deployment? This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of advanced technology, manufacturing, and high-performance materials. 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 𝐄𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ed-pope-161a322b/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/matech-gsm/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #dredpope #innovation #technology #aerospace

    55 min

  2. APR 28

    Why Most Automation Projects Fail (And How to Fix It) | Ep. 82 [William Willard]

    Thinking about investing in automation? Watch this first. In this episode, Bill Willard shares decades of experience helping manufacturers move from “shiny object” automation to scalable, real-world solutions that deliver results. He explains why most companies underestimate the true cost of automation, why labor reduction is often the wrong ROI focus, and how overlooking operators and maintenance teams can quietly sabotage even the best-designed systems. This conversation goes beyond the hype to reveal what actually drives success, clear process understanding, smart implementation strategies, and building trust at every level of the organization. Whether you’re just starting your automation journey or trying to recover from a failed project, you’ll walk away with a clearer, more grounded approach to making automation work in the real world. 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 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐝, https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamwillard08/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/automation-technology-consulting/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #williamwillard #innovation #automation

    43 min

  3. APR 25

    The Untold Story Behind Aerospace Innovation | Ep. 81 [Damien Marc]

    Damien’s journey is anything but ordinary. After losing his father, he stepped into leadership with little experience in the industry and a promise to keep the business alive. Today, he leads a company at the forefront of aerospace innovation, turning simple mechanical parts into smart, connected technologies. In this conversation, he opens up about overcoming rejection, scaling from scratch, betting big during COVID, and building a culture that drives performance. If you're an entrepreneur, engineer, or leader navigating complex industries, this episode offers powerful insights on innovation, leadership, and the courage to take risks when it matters most. 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 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜 https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienmarcjpbsysteme/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/jpb-syst-me/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #damienmarc #leadership #innovation #aerospace

    41 min

  4. APR 23

    How Manufacturing Can Rebuild the Economy | Ep. 80 [Connie Gunther]

    The future of work is being rebuilt right now and manufacturing is at the center of it. In this episode, Connie Gunther shares how emerging technologies like AI are transforming workforce training, accelerating certification, and helping companies scale faster than ever before. But technology alone isn’t the answer. True transformation comes from aligning industry, education, and community in a way that creates real career pathways. Drawing on years of experience across global industries, Connie explains why traditional systems are falling short and how new models, like learn-while-producing training, are closing the gap. This conversation offers a forward-looking view of how innovation, leadership, and strategy can come together to create a stronger, more resilient economy. 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 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 https://www.linkedin.com/in/connierascongunther/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gunther-services-inc/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #conniegunther #manufacturing

    33 min

  5. APR 21

    Why Bigger Wind Turbines Aren’t Always Better | Ep. 79 [Frank Gagnon]

    In this episode of Industry Ignited, we challenge one of the biggest assumptions in renewable energy: that bigger is always better. Host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with Frank Gagnon of Wind-Do Energy about a new model for wind power, mid-scale turbines designed to work in networks, not just massive standalone farms. Frank shares how his industrial engineering mindset led him to rethink wind technology from the ground up, focusing on cost efficiency, manufacturability, and real-world deployment. The discussion covers everything from why large wind projects often face resistance to how smaller turbines can be integrated into farmland, remote communities, and distributed energy systems. With insights into scalability, grid stability, and future innovation, this episode reveals how a shift in design philosophy could make clean energy more practical, more accepted, and more widespread than ever before. 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 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐆𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐧 https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-gagnon-wind-do-energy/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wind-do-inc-/ #podcast #podcastinterview #podcasts #podcastclips #podcastlife #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #frankgagnon #innovation #renewableenergy #cleanenergy

    44 min

  6. APR 14

    The Chip That Makes Devices 10x More Efficient | Ep. 78 [Tom Trill]

    In this conversation, we break down the technology behind a revolutionary GPS chip designed to overcome the limitations of traditional RF systems. By digitizing up to 90% of the radio frequency architecture, Tom Trill and his team have created a solution that dramatically improves efficiency, scalability, and cost. This shift allows devices to achieve high-performance positioning and timing while using significantly less power, opening the door for innovation across industries that rely on constant, accurate connectivity. Beyond efficiency, the chip introduces advanced security and flexibility features that are critical in today’s environment. With integrated authentication, multi-orbit signal tracking, and dynamic reconfiguration, the technology is built to combat spoofing and ensure reliable data in any condition. Whether it’s powering next-generation wearables, enabling precise timing for 5G and 6G networks, or supporting autonomous systems, this innovation represents a major leap forward in GPS and semiconductor design. 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 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtrill/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/qualinx/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #tomtrill #leadership #innovation #startupgrowth #tecnology

    32 min

  7. APR 7

    How One Decision Changed His Entire Life | Ep. 77 [Lindsay Gorrill]

    What would make someone walk away from a secure, prestigious career path and risk everything to build something from scratch? In this episode of Industry Ignited, Lindsay Gorrill shares the pivotal moment that changed the course of his life. On track to become a partner at KPMG, he made a decision most people wouldn’t: he chose uncertainty over security. What followed was a journey filled with failure, high-stakes risk, global expansion, and ultimately, massive success. From losing nearly all his initial investment to building operations across India, North America, and Europe, Lindsay opens up about what entrepreneurship really looks like behind the scenes. This isn’t a polished success story; it’s a raw look at the setbacks, pressure, and relentless decision-making that define true leadership. If you’ve ever questioned whether you should take a risk, start something of your own, or step away from the “safe path,” this conversation will give you a grounded, honest perspective on what it really takes. 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 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-gorrill-b98b07176/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/stargold-corp/ #podcast #podcastinterview #podcasts #podcastclips #podcastlife #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #lindsaygorrill #leadership #manufacturing

    51 min

  8. APR 1

    Why Cheap Refrigeration Costs More in the Long Run | Ep. 76 [Marcos Pordeus de Paula]

    In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Marcos Pordeus de Paula, CEO of Frigo King and Power Mobile, to explore what truly drives competitive advantage in transport refrigeration. While many companies compete on price, Marcos shares why Frigo King chose a different path, focusing on uptime, durability, service, and real-time data to deliver long-term value for customers. From its beginnings as a small family-run operation to expanding across 28 countries, Frigo King’s journey is built on a clear philosophy: cheap solutions often cost more in the long run. Marcos explains how prioritizing customer success, investing in technology, and delivering strong pre- and post-sales support helped the company outperform low-cost competitors in global markets. The conversation dives into how smarter refrigeration systems equipped with data logging, cloud connectivity, and open integrations are transforming the cold chain. Marcos also shares insights on designing products that last longer, reducing downtime for fleets, and why understanding the customer’s real needs is more important than simply selling equipment. 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 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐚 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcospordeusdepaula/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/frigo-king/ #podcast #podcastinterview #podcasts #podcastclips #podcastlife #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #marcospodeusdepaula #innovation #electronics

    44 min
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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
    83
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