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. 1D AGO

    Why Lighter Ammo Can Hit Harder Than Heavier Bullets | Ep. 65 [Gary Ramey]

    What if the most misunderstood part of a product category isn’t the product people obsess over, but the one that actually determines performance? In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Gary Ramey, CEO of Liberty Ammunition, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, brand strategy, innovation and what it takes to grow in highly regulated, high-stakes industries. Gary shares his unusual career arc, from classic CPG brand leadership to building major retail partnerships, leading turnarounds and now reinventing how people think about ammunition performance. 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  Gary Ramey https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyramey/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberty-ammunition/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife#businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #garyramey #innovation

    54 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The Secret to Making Aortic Surgery Safer: Inside Vestec’s Breakthrough Technology | Ep. 64 [Joseph Rafferty]

    What does it really take to turn breakthrough medical innovation into real-world impact when lives are on the line and the system isn’t built for speed? In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Joseph Rafferty, CEO of Vestec, a seasoned medtech leader who has spent decades operating at the intersection of innovation, commercialization, and clinical reality. Joseph shares his unconventional journey from journalism to medtech, revealing how curiosity, deep listening, and humility became his greatest leadership advantages. Together, they unpack what it takes to build durable medical technologies, scale complex organizations, and survive the infamous “valley of death” between innovation and FDA clearance. 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  Joseph Rafferty  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-w-rafferty-a5579b4/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vesteck-inc/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife#businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #josephrafferty #innovation

    35 min

  3. JAN 28

    Innovation in Medicine: Solving Problems No One Else Could | Ep. 63 [Perter Bonutti, MD]

    What does it take to turn an idea into a life-changing medical device? Peter Bonutti, MD explains how mentorship, curiosity and patient-driven innovation led to over 500 patents and 700 licensed products. Learn the importance of persistence, problem-solving, and ethical innovation in medicine.   Discover how Peter Bonutti is pushing the limits of medicine. From early orthopedic innovations to opening the blood-brain barrier for neurorestoration, he shares his vision for safer, patient-centered, biologically driven solutions. Explore the intersection of technology, ethics, and healthcare innovation.  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  𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢, 𝐌𝐃  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-bonutti-md-facs-3758b7130/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/realeve-llc/ #podcasts #podcasts #podcastshorts #podcastinterview #podcastlife #businessgrowth #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #peterbonutti #medicaldoctor #medicine #innovation

    58 min

  4. JAN 28

    Giving Cancer Survivors Back Their Freedom: Sub-Q Bionics Story | Ep. 62 [Jordan Pollack]

    In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Jordan Pollack, CEO and co-founder of Sub-Q Bionics, to explore breakthrough innovations in medtech that are transforming the lives of cancer survivors. Jordan, a biomedical engineer and medical device entrepreneur, shares his journey from Boston Scientific to founding SubQ Bionics, a company developing implantable bionic solutions for lymphedema, a chronic and often overlooked condition affecting millions worldwide. Learn how Jordan and his team are tackling unmet needs in healthcare with resilience, innovation and a patient-first approach. 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 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-pollack-81464827/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sub-q-bionics/ #podcast #podcastinterview #industryignited #drleeanneaguilar #jordanpollack #Lymphedema #CancerSurvivors #BionicDevices #MedicalDevices #BiomedicalEngineering #FemTech #HealthcareInnovation #LifeChangingTech #PatientCare #MedTechStartup

    32 min

  5. JAN 20

    The Physicist Who Challenged Aviation: Inside the Future of VTOL | EP.61

    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 VTOL aircraft and heavy-lift autonomous drones. The conversation dives into circular wing design, hybrid lift systems, edge AI autonomy, and why simplicity often beats complexity in aerospace engineering. Industry Ignited https://industryignited.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/industryignited/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/industryignited/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3TX1L5LPr4lt1UtcSpSvlN?si=7037433a58c54162 Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-ignited-podcast/id1824619671 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/industry-ignited 0:00 intro 0:06 The Journey of a Physicist: From Bicycles to Aviation 5:40 Innovative Design: The Circular Wing VTOL Concept 9:51 Learning From Failures: Iterations in Design 13:11 Hybrid Approach: Combining Helicopter Lift with Fixed Wing Efficiency 16:33 Targeting Emergency Response: The Right Market Entry 18:20 The Importance of Autonomy in Remote Operations 20:16 Validation and Credibility: NASA SBIR Award 21:20 Leadership in Complex Industry 23:41 Balancing Passion with Family Life 25:06 Advice for Innovators Taking Risks and Staying Persistent #PODCAST #AVIATION #AEROSPACE

    27 min
  6. Building High-Performance Cultures in Manufacturing: Andrew Patrick of Eckert Machining | Ep. 60

    JAN 14

    Building High-Performance Cultures in Manufacturing: Andrew Patrick of Eckert Machining | Ep. 60

    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, and motivated to perform. Through real-world turnaround stories, he illustrates how fear-based cultures quietly destroy productivity, while trust, psychological safety, and disciplined systems unlock sustained operational excellence—proving that culture is not a “soft” concept, but a strategic advantage that directly impacts quality, profitability, and growth.

    58 min

  7. JAN 12

    Turning Ideas into Production-Ready Parts with 3D Printing: Matthew Guy of Niche 3D | Ep. 59

    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 companies when injection molding and traditional methods are too slow, too expensive, or too rigid. He breaks down how material selection, print orientation, tuning, and post-processing determine production-grade quality, why rapid iteration can compress product development cycles, and how 3D printing enables startups to launch without massive tooling costs or minimum order quantities. The conversation also touches on where AI is genuinely helping (error detection and early automation) versus where it is still immature, and what mindset shift helps innovators stop asking “Can we print this?” and start asking “What’s possible now?”

    47 min

  8. JAN 9

    “No One Talks About This”— A New Solution to Pelvic Pain: Zack Lyon of H3Pelvic Therapy Systems | Ep. 58

    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 locally rather than relying on systemic medications with heavy side effects. The conversation explores why pelvic pain remains under-discussed and underserved, what it takes to move from prototype to regulated medical device (including FDA pathway decisions and clinical trial readiness), and how connected, trackable home therapy could reduce ER visits, improve continuity of care, and restore dignity and control for people living with chronic pelvic conditions.

    28 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
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
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