Ayna Insights

The Ayna Insights podcast features prominent leaders and influencers shaping the industrial and industrial technology sectors, discussing topics that are critical for executives, boards, and investors. Ayna Insights is brought to you by Ayna, a ...more

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October 22, 2025 00:37:27
Bob Merrill: What's Next for Building Products? Market Cycles and Material Arcs

Bob Merrill: What's Next for Building Products? Market Cycles and Material Arcs

In this episode of AYNA Insights, host Dinesh Chopra, President of AYNA, speaks with Bob Merrill, a veteran building products executive with over three...

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October 21, 2025 00:26:45
Mike Slessor: From Lab to Fab—The Next Decade in Semiconductor Testing

Mike Slessor: From Lab to Fab—The Next Decade in Semiconductor Testing

In this episode of the Titanium Economy Podcast, host Vineet Gupta speaks with Mike Slessor, President and CEO of FormFactor, about the transformation of...

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October 13, 2025 00:35:25
Gerald Kafer: Moving AI Beyond Pilot Purgatory in Manufacturing

Gerald Kafer: Moving AI Beyond Pilot Purgatory in Manufacturing

In this episode, host Vineet Gupta speaks with Gerald Kafer, Solutions Manager and Technical Fellow at Siemens, on the practical realities of scaling AI...

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September 30, 2025 00:16:26
Joe Peilert: Navigating the Challenging Building Products Market

Joe Peilert: Navigating the Challenging Building Products Market

In this episode of Ayna Insights, host Dinesh Chopra, President of Ayna, speaks with Joe Peilert, President and CEO of Veka Inc., on the...

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September 15, 2025 00:23:21
Dong-Su Kim: How LG Tech Ventures Bets $900M on AI + Semis

Dong-Su Kim: How LG Tech Ventures Bets $900M on AI + Semis

"Contrary to a lot of people's beliefs, I do believe that financial gain and strategic benefits - they go hand in hand." - Dong-Su...

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September 08, 2025 00:34:59
Wahid Nawabi: AeroVironment’s Defense Technology Leadership

Wahid Nawabi: AeroVironment’s Defense Technology Leadership

In this episode, Vineet Gupta, President and Head of Semiconductor at Ayna, speaks with Wahid Nawabi, Chairman, President & CEO of AeroVironment, on how...

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