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Industry Ignited Podcast

Leeanne Aguilar, Ph.D.

57 episodes

2 days ago

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 beats “paralysis by analysis” in high-stakes environments. He...

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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 beats “paralysis by analysis” in high-stakes environments. He...

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Episodes (20/57)

Industry Ignited Podcast

How to Lead Through Failure in Pharma Manufacturing: Robert Poe, CEO of Olon USA | Ep. 57

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 beats “paralysis by analysis” in high-stakes environments. He...

6 days ago

41 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

When Growth Outruns Process: Angie Griffin of Third Coast on Scaling Without Breaking | Ep. 56

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 processes—and how the team redesigned critical workflows like order-t...

1 week ago

35 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

When NASA Systems Thinking Meets Accident Reconstruction: Robert Swint, CEO of ATA Associates | Ep. 55

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 rigorous data analysis are the foundation of both spaceflight safet...

1 week ago

42 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

What Happens When Pharma Measures Performance Like the Olympics? Tim Mikhelashvili, Amedea Pharma | Ep. 54

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 healthcare quality standards, why traditional metrics fail to drive ...

2 weeks ago

57 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

Turning Niche Crops Into Profitable Systems: Andrew Bish of BISH Enterprises & Hemp Harvest Works | Ep. 53

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 do) influenced his long-term approach, and why he’s drawn to “...

2 weeks ago

35 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

Reinventing Footwear Manufacturing in India: Chandan Manocha, CEO of Player Footwear | Ep. 52

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 footwear better suited to India’s hot, humid climate, and helping...

3 weeks ago

26 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

How Fractional Executive Teams Are Changing Life Sciences: Richard Rives Bird of Rives Consult | Ep. 51

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 clinicians, and why he pioneered a fractional executive model (befo...

3 weeks ago

38 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

What Does It Take to Build a Gigawatt of Solar in Texas? Sol Bobst, Solar Ranch Development Company | Ep. 50

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 strategy—partnering with Texas landowners to develop distributed so...

3 weeks ago

29 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

What Does the Future of Flight Look Like? Dr. Naresh Sharma of NASHERO Shares His Vision | Ep. 49

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 revolutionary carbon composite technologies that dramatically reduce s...

4 weeks ago

46 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

The Science of Saving Vision: David Esposito, CEO of ONL Therapeutics | Ep. 48

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 approach to preserving vision by preventing Fas-mediated retinal ce...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

How Bri Bustos Is Transforming CCMC with Data, Governance, and Unified Technology | Ep. 47

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 modernization. She explains what must be true before AI can thrive, how...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

The Breakthrough That Could Replace Batteries: Larry Richenstein, CEO of WePower Technologies | Ep. 46

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 from a single push, vibration, or movement. He explains why e...

1 month ago

55 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

What It Really Takes to Build Reliable, Low-Carbon Infrastructure: Lisa Roy, CEO of Optimum Energy | Ep. 45

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 energy reliability, and improve operational performance through s...

1 month ago

48 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

AI, Ethics, Leadership and the Future of Pharma: Dr. Laurie Myers, CEO of Hallett Davis Strategic Group | Ep. 44

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 product launches. She also discusses the future of AI in pharma,...

1 month ago

39 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

How IT Can Make or Break a Business: Stephen Sweeney, CEO of Upright Services | Ep. 43

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 determine a company’s resilience, profitability, and long-ter...

1 month ago

55 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

What the Future of Digital Ecosystems Really Looks Like: Adam Broadway, CEO of Platform OS | Ep. 42

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 explore the importance of data ownership, AI augmentation (not r...

1 month ago

54 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

How Nanotechnology Is Transforming Waste Cleanup: Ali Rezaei & Maryam Lotfitanha of Polyean Technology | Ep. 41

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 breakthrough absorbent technology built from food-grade biopolym...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

How Executive Coaching Unlocks the Leader You Already Are: Gabrielle Vasquez Baumeyer, CEO of Baumeyer Coaching | Ep. 40

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-awareness, questioning limiting beliefs, and learning to truly listen...

1 month ago

41 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

How a Greek Farmer Transformed Setbacks into Sustainable Success: Thomas Moschos, CEO of Moschos Farm | Ep. 39

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, and feed chemistry directly shape milk quality, and why real ...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Industry Ignited Podcast

Blending Biotechnology and Nature for Safer Personal Care: Paul Dempers, CEO of Demron Naturals | Ep. 38

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 sustainability became a trend. From transparent ingredient sourcing...

1 month ago

32 minutes