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181: A.I.’s Hidden Superpower in Revolutionizing Manufacturing Efficiency

June 19, 2023 Jonathan 0:22:31

On this episode, Brian Fitzgerald, the CRO at Augury joins me to discuss how A.I. is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by using their software to predict & prevent industrial machine failure. Augury is a billion-dollar tech company that is unlocking production capacity, predictability, and sustainability while transforming how manufacturing teams work. You can learn more about Augury…

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180: Harnessing Additive Electronics Technology for a Variety of Applications

June 14, 2023 Jonathan 0:39:57

This week, Jesus Zozaya and James Pickard of Voltera join me on the show to discuss the future of additive electronics and how it is revolutionizing so many industries. Their company Votera, makes rapid prototyping platforms for printed electronics — from traditional circuit boards to the flexible, stretchable, conformable, and biocompatible electronics of tomorrow. The best and brightest…

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179: How to Deal with Toxic Workplaces (and Toxic People) – Interview with Pete Havel Author of The Arsonist in the Office

June 6, 2023 Jonathan 0:47:00

This week I welcome Pete Havel to the show. Pete is the bestselling author of the book The Arsonist in the Office: Fireproofing Your Life Against Toxic Coworkers, Bosses, Employees, and Cultures. His book is a survival guide for enduring the toxic workplace (and toxic people) and a call to action for a bold new approach to addressing…

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178: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder

May 25, 2023 Jonathan 00:47:05

On this episode, I welcome best-selling author Mark Mears to the show. He is the author of the new book The Purposeful Growth Revolution. In this book, Mark brings together 30 years of experience with Fortune 500 companies using scientific studies to create practical strategies for how leadership needs to evolve to help employees and businesses thrive in…

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177: Old School Work Ethic, Modern Technology- Interview with Nick Castelucci of Prestige Tooling

May 9, 2023 Jonathan 00:28:45

This week I welcome Nick Castelucci to the show. He is the managing partner at Prestige Tooling, one of the newest members of the ICPA based out of Elkhart, IN. Nick and his team have over 25 years of experience in mold making with over 6,000 completed molds. Ont this episode, he will share some…

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176: How to Use A.I. to Craft Compelling Product Stories that Resonate with Consumers

April 24, 2023 Jonathan 01:09:32

On this episode, we’ll be discussing how to use ai platforms like ChatGPT to create better story brands. The interview is with Brian Hennessy, CEO and Co-founder of Talkoot, a company that helps brands create deeper connections with customers on every product page through deeper product storytelling. You can learn more by visiting https://talkoot.com.

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174: Discussing SAMPE 2023 – North America’s Premier Advanced Materials & Process Engineering Conference

April 12, 2023 Jonathan 00:15:55

This week, Scott Stephenson joins me to discuss SAMPE 2023 taking place next week (April 17-20) in Seattle, WA. Scott is the director of strategic initiatives and events at CompositesWorld, and also president & acting CEO of SAMPE North America. This conference is where the advanced materials community comes together for face-to-face meetings, top-level education sessions, and panels led by…

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173: From Imagination to Fabrication: The Power of 3D Printing in Streamlining Prototyping, Tooling and Mold-Making – Interview with Fadi Abro of Stratasys

April 4, 2023 Jonathan 00:30:15

In the world of cast polymer and composites manufacturing, the ability to swiftly and accurately transform innovative ideas into products is crucial. 3D printing technology has unlocked some incredible possibilities in tooling and mold-making, that can revolutionize the way we approach the fabrication process. This week I feature an interview with Fadi Abro, the Global…

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172: Discussing Design Trends and the Latest Issue of Cast Polymer Connection

March 28, 2023 Jonathan 00:22:04

On this episode, Genilee Parente, the executive editor of Cast Polymer Connection joins me again to discuss the upcoming spring issue. We’ll be discussing her profile story of Coni Marble as well as design trends from this year’s Kitchen and Bath Show.

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171: The Four Questions That Drive Innovation Success

March 22, 2023 Jonathan 00:32:25

On this episode, I welcome Brandon Cornuke author of the new book The Value Proposition Matrix: An Innovator’s Guide to Four Questions That Separate Success from Failure. In it, Brandon proposes a simple framework for founders to honestly assess the viability of their ideas. It is full of real-life stories that illustrate the Matrix and make it…