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
In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Robert Poe, President and CEO of Olon USA, about what it takes to move a fragile lab concept into a real-world, life-changing medicine—at scale, safely, and with quality. Robert shares his unconventional leadership journey (from combat medic and lab maintenance to CEO), the power of mentors who allow people to learn through failure, and why decisive leadership...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Angie Griffin, Chief Commercial Officer at Third Coast, to unpack what it really takes to scale a fast-growing chemical company without losing agility, safety, or customer intimacy. Angie shares her unconventional path from English degrees to commercial leadership, then breaks down Third Coast’s core growth challenge—when revenue and demand outpace process...
In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Robert Swint, CEO of ATA Associates, whose 50-year career spans NASA’s Apollo and Space Shuttle programs to some of the world’s most complex accident and failure investigations. Drawing on his 24 years at NASA—including work on Apollo, Apollo 13 recovery, Shuttle avionics integration, and space-station safety—Bob explains how systems thinking, human factors, and rigor...
In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Tim Mikhelashvili, CEO and Co-Founder of Amedea Pharma, to explore how life sciences can achieve elite performance by borrowing principles from Olympic sports and data science. Drawing on more than 20 years across pharma, biotech, and medical affairs, Tim shares how early exposure to drug recalls and poor manufacturing conditions shaped his mission to raise health...
In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar talks with Andrew Bish, CEO of BISH Enterprises and Hemp Harvest Works (Giltner, Nebraska) and President of the Hemp Feed Coalition, about what it takes to modernize agriculture when the barriers aren’t just engineering—they’re markets, policy, and perception. Andrew shares how returning to his small-town roots shaped his leadership, how corporate lessons (including what not to ...
In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Chandan Manocha, CEO of Player Footwear Company in Delhi, India, to explore how a third-generation manufacturer can be modernized through science, design thinking, and customer-first innovation. Taking over the business at just 19 during COVID, Chandan used the shutdown as a reset moment—revamping operations, shifting from traditional closed footwear into open foo...
In this Industry Ignited episode, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Richard Rives Bird, President of Rives Consult, on why breakthrough medical devices don’t succeed on innovation alone—they succeed when founders pair great science with the right commercialization strategy, regulatory pathway, and reimbursement reality. Richard shares how he moved from physics into clinical affairs after a CEO recognized his ability to work with clini...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Sol Bobst, President of Solar Ranch Development Company and ToxSci Advisors, to explore how Texas can meet a rapidly accelerating power demand through practical, scalable renewable energy development. Sol shares how his background as a board-certified toxicologist and applied scientist led him from oil and gas into solar entrepreneurship, and why his core strat...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Dr. Naresh Sharma, CEO and President of NASHERO, a lifelong aerospace innovator whose passion for flight began in childhood and evolved into decades of breakthrough engineering. Dr. Sharma shares how deep fundamentals, relentless curiosity, and world-class collaborations—most notably with Stanford’s Professor Stephen W. Tsai—have enabled NASHERO to pioneer revoluti...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar speaks with David Esposito, Chief Executive Officer of ONL Therapeutics, a decorated combat veteran and seasoned healthcare executive who has successfully built and scaled multiple life science companies. David shares how leadership forged on the battlefield now guides his work at the forefront of biotech innovation, where ONL Therapeutics is pioneering a first-in-class appro...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Brianne “Bri” Bustos, Chief Information Officer at CCMC, to unpack how modern CIOs transform technology from a cost center into a strategic growth engine. Bri shares her journey across energy, archaeology, and property management, revealing why strong data foundations, deep business partnerships, and relentless communication are the keys to successful moderniza...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Lawrence “Larry” Richenstein, Founder and CEO of WePower Technologies (GEMS), to uncover how kinetic energy harvesting is poised to eliminate batteries forever. Larry shares his unconventional entrepreneurial journey, the costly lessons that shaped his leadership, and the groundbreaking physics behind GEMS—technology capable of generating powerful, renewable energy...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Lisa Roy, CEO and President of Optimum Energy, a global leader in engineered energy infrastructure and energy-as-a-service solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in building systems, technology, and sustainability—including a senior leadership role at Johnson Controls—Lisa shares how Optimum is helping organizations reduce carbon emissions, ensure ene...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Dr. Laurie Myers, CEO of Hallett Davis Strategic Group, to unpack how science, ethics, and commercialization must intersect to deliver life-changing medicines. Dr. Myers shares her remarkable transition from toxicology research to senior marketing leadership at global pharma giants, revealing how listening, data translation, and ethical judgment drive successful pr...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Stephen Sweeney, CEO of Upright Services, to unpack how small and mid-sized businesses can turn technology from a constant headache into a genuine competitive advantage. Stephen shares his unexpected journey from educator to entrepreneur, the lessons he learned buying and scaling an IT company, and why proactive technology decisions—not reactive ones—ultimately...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar talks with Adam Broadway, CEO of Platform OS, about the future of platforms, marketplace ecosystems, and community-centered technology. Adam shares his remarkable journey from high-school dropout to building companies acquired by Adobe, and how these experiences shaped his mission to help innovators build scalable, secure, and customizable digital ecosystems. Together they ex...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Ali Rezaei, CEO and Nanobiotechnology Researcher, and Maryam Lotfitanha, Marketing Director of Polyean Technology Inc., the clean-tech startup behind K-Lean—a biodegradable, nano-enhanced powder that solidifies leachate, eliminates odors, reduces bacteria, and deters pests in everyday waste. Ali shares how a common household problem inspired him to develop a br...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, host Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Gabrielle Vasquez Baumeyer, CEO and Founder of Baumeyer Coaching and ACC-ICF Certified Executive Coach, to explore what truly unlocks sustainable leadership and performance from the inside out. Drawing on over 25 years in training, consulting, and executive coaching, Gabrielle shares how real transformation begins with slowing down, increasing self-awarene...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar sits down with Thomas Moschos, CEO, agronomist, and dairy production expert at Moschos Farm in Greece, to explore how a multigenerational farm is preserving the authenticity of true Greek dairy while scaling sustainably. Thomas shares the pivotal moment that drove him to bring cheese and yogurt production in-house, how agronomy choices like organic soil health, silage timing,...
In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Paul Dempers, chemist and CEO of Demron Naturals, whose science-driven approach to natural formulations is reshaping personal care, home care, and pet care across Africa and beyond. Dempers shares how witnessing the toxicity of traditional detergents sparked his mission to develop effective, ethically sourced, and environmentally safe alternatives—long before susta...
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