Methods Machine Tools is not your average manufacturer. Founded in 1958 and still family-owned, the company has quietly shaped the arc of modern American industry. It was the first U.S. importer of Japanese CNC machines, among the earliest adopters of five-axis machining in the ’90s, and a pioneer of automation in the 2000s—at a time when the word itself sparked fear on the factory floor.

Today, with 350 employees across seven U.S. locations, Methods remains a crucial node in the ecosystem of advanced manufacturing: selling not just machines, but also the automation and engineering support that keep the supply chain humming.

At the heart of this transformation is Jon Star, Director of Marketing. Though he came from the world of enterprise technology, Star has emerged as a thoughtful voice on what it means to modernize manufacturing without losing its soul.

In this conversation with our podcast host, Dunya Jovanovic, he reflects on how Methods is navigating digital transformation, piloting internal AI tools, and helping shape the next generation of manufacturing talent.

They discuss the sector’s digital awakening, the intergenerational handoff underway in machine shops across America, and why adopting smart tech is no longer a luxury but a business imperative.

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Rising energy costs, increasing pressure on the grid, and the unpredictable pace of electrification are challenging how we think about power in our everyday lives. Utilities and customers alike are facing more complexity, uncertainty, and opportunity than ever before.

Enter Uplight, a technology company focused on helping utilities and their customers manage, optimize, and monetize distributed energy resources. On this episode, we sit down with Hannah Bascom, SVP of Growth at Uplight, to get behind the headlines:

👉 What’s driving demand on the grid?

👉 How can smarter technology and programs make energy use easier (and cheaper) for people and businesses?

👉 And what are utilities doing to adapt?

If you’re curious about how new energy tech can help you take control of your energy bill, what’s changing behind the scenes at your local utility, or how we can all play a part in the future of energy, this episode is for you.

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How do you innovate in an overlooked industry? William Gagnon, VP & COO at Excel Dryer, shares how they built a global brand with the XLERATOR hand dryer—staying U.S.-made, sustainable, and ahead of the curve. We talk product innovation, tariff resilience, and educating tough markets.

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Discover how Bevi co-founder Sean Grundy scaled a mission-driven water startup, eliminated 750M bottles, and raised $160M.

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Aviation has been a lifeline for decades, connecting people, cultures, and businesses worldwide. But that connection comes at a cost: the industry is one of the hardest to decarbonize.

Enter World Energy, the world’s first commercial-scale producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). They’re not just making greener jet fuel—they’re pioneering a whole new way to bring new customers into the market for carbon reduction.

This bold approach helps companies slash supply chain emissions without owning or operating aircraft. We sat down with LeeAnn Baronett, World Energy's Vice President of Marketing and Communications, to discuss how they’re reshaping the industry.

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🔮 The future of clean energy—from green steel to outcome-based thinkingAviation’s next chapter is being written now.

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Water is scarce where it’s needed most. Some regions face droughts, while others struggle with infrastructure and unreliable access. Traditional, centralized water systems—costly and slow to adapt—aren’t keeping pace.

Enter Henry Charrabé, CEO of Seven Seas Water Group, which is rethinking how water is delivered. Through the water-as-a-service model, the company builds, finances, and operates decentralized treatment systems, offering a sustainable, long-term solution without the upfront burden.

We discuss how decentralized systems are reshaping the water industry, the limits of traditional infrastructure, and the role of private investment. Plus, Charrabé shares insights on desalination, water reuse, and what it takes to make water truly accessible.

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This is the part no one likes to talk about: the wasted energy, the inefficient buildings, the millions spent keeping systems running that should have been optimized years ago. The numbers are too big to grasp, and the solutions are too incremental. And yet, some people insist that change is possible and that buildings don’t have to be relics of outdated infrastructure.

One of those people is Brad Pilgrim, co-founder and CEO of Parity. His company offers a way to optimize HVAC systems, not just as another piece of software but as a guarantee—savings promised, inefficiencies erased. In this conversation, we talk about skepticism, the slow-moving real estate industry, and why the smartest energy is the energy you don’t use.

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Homes across the globe are cluttered with outdated smartphones, forgotten tablets, and laptops rendered obsolete by relentless progress. For many, the question lingers: where do these remnants of modernity go? Some land in drawers, others in landfills, with little thought to their environmental toll or the lingering data they hold. The uncertainty around safe disposal or data security often leads to inaction.

Enter Erik Helgesen, co-founder of PayMore, a company that buys used electronics, securely wipes data, and resells or recycles them. By transforming the simple act of trading old devices into a model for sustainability, Helgesen has grown PayMore from a single shop in Massapequa, New York, into a network of 60 locations across North America, with plans to expand internationally.

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