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.
Industry Ignited Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Real Difference Between Cheap and Quality | Ep. 88 [David Thuro]
What really happens when manufacturers compete only on price? In this powerful conversation, David Thuro explains why cheap manufacturing often leads to hidden costs, quality failures, and long-term risk. As the leader of Thuro Metal Products, ...
The Startup Mistake That Kills Great Technology | Ep. 87 [George Boyajian]
Why do so many breakthrough technologies never make it into the real world? In this powerful conversation, Mussel Polymers CEO George Boyajian breaks down the hidden reasons most deep tech startups fail and what founders should be doing differe...
What Automakers Are Missing Inside EV Batteries | Ep. 86 [Efrat Avnet Steinberg]
What if the biggest problem in electric vehicles is something manufacturers can’t even see? In this fascinating episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Efrat Avnet Steinberg, the CEO of INNER, a company pioneering breakthrou...
How Better Tooling Creates Massive Profit | Ep. 85 [Kaci King]
What if the biggest advantage in manufacturing wasn’t a new machine, but a smarter tooling strategy?In this episode, West Ohio Tool CEO Kaci King explains how custom-engineered cutting tools are helping manufacturers slash downtime, incr...
The Untold Reality of Running a Defense Company | Ep. 84 [Pablo Ahumada]
What does it really take to lead in industries where timing, compliance, trust, and execution can determine success or failure?In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar interviews Captain Pablo Ahumada, CEO of NEXA Industr...