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Titanium Economy: A Better, Faster, Stronger America with Industrials

Podcast series focused on learnings from leading companies in Industrial and Industrial Technology sector.

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Strengthening the Global Industrial Sector

In this episode, host Nidhi Arora speaks with Carlos Margarinos, a renowned leader in industrial policy and economic development, to explore the future of the global industrial sector. Carlos discusses the revival of industrial policy to address key issues like geopolitical shifts, sustainability, and technological disruption.

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The CyManII Cybersecurity Advantage

In this episode of The Titanium Economy, Nidhi Arora talks with Dr. Howard Grimes, CEO of CyManII, about transforming cybersecurity from a manufacturing cost center into a profit driver.

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AI and Semiconductors – Driving the Future of Automotive

In this episode, Nidhi Arora, VP of Business Development & Marketing at Ayna, speaks with Dipti Vachani, SVP and GM of Automotive at Arm, about the transformative role of AI and semiconductor tech in the automotive industry.

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MSA Safety – Pioneering Protective Solutions

In this episode, Gaurav Batra talks with Lee McChesney, SVP & CFO of MSA Safety. Lee shares the 110-year journey of MSA, highlighting its shift from a product-focused to a solutions-driven company.

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Pioneering a New Era in End-to-End Logistics

Gaurav Batra, President and CEO of Ayna.AI, speaks with Lior Ron, founder and CEO of Uber Freight, about the transformative power of technology on logistics. Lior shares how Uber Freight's digital-first approach uses advanced data science.

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CESMII’s Role in Transforming Manufacturing

In this Titanium Economy episode, John Dyck, CEO of the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII), shares his deep expertise in manufacturing, automation, and software.

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Graco – A century of legacy and innovation

What does it take to stay ahead in the competitive industrial sector for nearly a century? In this episode Nidhi Arora welcomes Mark Sheahan, CEO of Graco, to discuss the company’s journey of innovation and resilience in the industrial sector.

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Rebuilding America's Semiconductor Industry

In this episode of the Titanium Economy podcast series hosted by Nidhi Arora of Ayna.AI, Sara O'Rourke, Chief of Staff and Head of Operations for the CHIPS Investment Office, provides an in-depth analysis of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

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Growth, Innovation, and the Future of Coated Metals Industry

Host Connor Bradley from Ayna.AI has an illuminating discussion with Tom Ferguson, the President and CEO of AZZ Inc. Tom shares his insights on AZZ’s role in the infrastructure and construction sectors.

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The Evolving Role of the Modern CFO

In this episode, host Connor Bradley from Ayna.AI speaks with finance expert Kelly Janzen about the modern CFO role. Ms. Janzen who has held leadership roles at GE Healthcare and Blue Links Corporation.

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Steering LSB Industries Through the Clean Energy Revolution

Nidhi Arora of Ayna.AI delves into the transformative realm of the chemical industry with guest Mark Behrman, CEO of LSB Industries.

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A CEO's Blueprint for Leading and Transforming Industrial Powerhouses

Ayna.AI’s Ninad Singh speaks with Andy Mattes, a seasoned CEO with a wealth of experience in leading complex organizations such as Coherent Laser and Diebold.

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From Local Beginnings to Global Leader

Ninad Singh of Ayna.AI interviews Mike Olosky, CEO of Simpson Strong-Tie, who underscores adaptability, customer relations, and comprehensive solutions as vital for success.

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Unlocking Industrial Growth: The Role of AI, Technology, and M&A

David Hunt, managing director and co-head of the industrials practice at Greenhill, with a rich background in advising industrial companies, particularly in the capital goods sector.

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Inspiring Empathy Through Truly Human Leadership

In this episode, Connor Bradley speaks with Bob Chapman, Chairman and CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, a leader who transformed his company with a potent mix of strategy and culture.

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How Employee Empowerment Drives Success in Industrial Manufacturing

In this episode, host Gaurav Batra, President & CEO of Ayna.AI, welcomes Stephen Smith, Chairman, President & CEO of Amsted Industries, a diversified global manufacturer of industrial components.

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Breaking the Silicon Ceiling

Christine (“Chris”) King is an accomplished leader in the semiconductor industry who currently serves on Skyworks’ Board of Directors as the lead independent director.

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Leading a Differentiated Investment Platform

In this episode, host Nick Santhanam, CEO of Fernweh Group, welcomes Darron Ash, CEO of Sammons Enterprises and Sammons Industrial.

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Much More Than a ‘Stodgy Old Industry’

In this episode, host Gaurav Batra welcomes Paul Reitz, President and CEO of Titan International, to discuss Titan’s unique niche in the industry.

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Driving Innovation & Sustainability in Industrial Technology

Omar Asali, Chairman and CEO of Ranpak, shares his viewpoints on the increasingly transformative role of technology in the industrial space.

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Tech Titans: Voices behind the most promising young tech companies

Conversations with leaders turning bold ideas into reality in AI, energy, and consumer tech

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Eco-Friendly Sparks from The USB Lighter Company

Ayna Director Marissa Rietman speaks with Calvin Chan, CEO of USB Lighter Company, about sustainability and entrepreneurship. Calvin shares insights on developing electric lighters as a sustainable alternative to butane.

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Generative AI's Game Changing Impact on Sales and Support

In this Ayna Insights episode, host Nidhi Arora speaks with Vibhanshu Abhishek, CEO of Alltius and associate professor at UC-Irvine. Vibhanshu shares insights from his 25-year journey in AI, highlighting Alltius’s AI-first approach.

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Smart Kitchen Tech: Almond Cow's Plant-Based Milk

In this episode, Ayna’s Marissa Rietman speaks with Brett Goodson, Founder & CEO of Almond Cow, about their groundbreaking approach to plant-based milk production. Brett shares how Almond Cow empowers consumers to make milk at home, cutting out traditional supply chains and reducing packaging waste.

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Revolutionizing Semiconductors Manufacturing with AI

In this episode, host Nidhi Arora explores the impact of AI in semiconductor manufacturing with Jon Herlocker, founder of Tignis, Inc. Jon shares his journey from leading a billion-dollar business unit to launching a startup that uses AI, machine learning, and physics to solve challenges.

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C4V’s Gigafactory Innovations

In this episode, Nidhi Arora interviews Shailesh Upreti, founder and CEO of C4V, a leading lithium-ion battery company. They explore C4V's unique franchise-style gigafactory model in emerging markets like India and South America.

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A Blueprint for Renewable Computing

Join Nidhi Arora as she chats with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, about converting excess renewable energy into computing power. John details how Soluna’s modular, scalable green data centers at renewable power plants use unique strategies to utilize wasted energy.

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AI Agents for Enterprise Automation

Nidhi Arora interviews Antti Karjalainen, co-founder of Sema4.ai, on AI's transformative role in enterprise automation. Antti explains how Sema4.ai leverages intelligent AI agents to automate business processes.

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IVR to Intelligent Conversations – AI in Customer Service

In this episode, Nidhi Arora welcomes Adam Earle of Tenyx. Adam shares Tenyx's journey in leveraging large language models to create natural and intelligent conversations

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Accelerating AI with Programmatic Data Labeling

Ninad Singh, Director at Ayna.AI, interviews Alex Ratner, CEO of Snorkel AI. They discuss programmatic data labeling, automated annotation, and AI customization.

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The AI Revolution in Talent Intelligence

Ashutosh Garg, the CEO of Eightfold discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on talent management and workforce development.

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Future of Infrastructure: The course of aviation and energy infrastructure

Podcast series that discusses the future of energy and aviation sector amidst the rising trend of sustainability and digitization.

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The Future of US Energy – Innovation and Investment

Ayna.AI’s CEO Gaurav Batra speaks with Giulia Siccardo on the pressing issues of US infrastructure and manufacturing.

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Redefining the Energy Landscape

Tricia Breeger, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Power Products (MEPPI), brings her distinctive insights to the future of infrastructure, underscoring the pivotal role of cutting-edge technologies

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The Future of Airports

Brian Ryks, Executive Director, and CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), offers his firsthand view of the challenges airports face as they modernize infrastructure.

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The Future of Energy Through a Regulatory Lens

Neil Chatterjee, Senior Advisor at Hogan Lovells and Former Chairman and Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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Disruption 2.0: A new wave of transformative technology

Podcast series focused on expert insights about how a new wave of technology is disrupting multiple industry sectors.

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The Spring of AI - ChatGPT

Amelia.AI Founder and CEO Chetan Dube joins us again on the podcast, this time for a discussion of the meteoric rise of generative AI tool ChatGPT.

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The Promise of AI

Digital forensics expert Hany Farid describes threats and opportunities of artificial intelligence and implications for the tech sector.

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AI Imperatives Facing Businesses

Chetan Dube, founder and CEO of Amelia, an industry-leading cognitive agent, has an ambitious goal: to free mankind.

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Nearing the Quantum Advantage

Physicist Christopher Monroe, founder of IonQ, tells what to expect as quantum computers gain an edge over classical models.

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The Quantum Breakthrough

Physicist John Martinis offers an insider’s view of the technology that could revolutionize computing and the industries depending on it.

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The World of Artificial Intelligence is Here

Rodrigo Liang, co-founder of SambaNova Systems, tells how AI is transforming industries and suggests how to adopt the technology.

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Cybersecurity Risks and Controls

Cybersecurity expert, Chris Krebs, discusses current issues in global cybersecurity and ways organizations can protect themselves.

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Industrials 2P: The rise of the sector to prominence and preeminence

Podcast series focused on value creation and transformation success stories in the Industrial and Industrial Technology sector.

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The "Great Transformation" at Columbus McKinnon

Gregory Rustowicz, CFO of Columbus McKinnon, describes the company’s value-creation success and resilience through the pandemic.

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The "IDEAL" Way for a Family-Owned Business

Meghan Juday, Chairman of the Board at Ideal Industries, describes her experience of managing a successful family-run multinational.

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Driving and Sustaining Transformations

Bill Johnson, President & CEO of Welbilt, a global food service equipment company, shares his experiences of driving transformations during his many senior-level stints at various industrial companies.

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Weathering Storms in Cyclical Business

Brett Cope, CEO of electrical energy equipment maker Powell Industries, shares its approach to continuous improvement and value creation despite business cyclicality.

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HEICO: Troubled Asset to a Hotshot Stock

Victor Mendelson, co-president of HEICO, identifies what has propelled the company’s turnaround over the last couple of decades.

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Industry Leadership in Small Businesses

Bob Luddy, one of the most talented US entrepreneurs, shares his journey of transforming CaptiveAire into an industry leader.

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