• **Special Episode** #52: Batteries, Breakthroughs & Bold Leadership with Asma Sharafi
    Dec 17 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E52, Batteries, Breakthroughs & Bold Leadership with Dr. Asma Sharafi

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Dr. Asma Sharafi’s career in advanced battery technology

    - The importance of clarity, cadence, and context in leadership

    - Why mentorship is the ultimate catalyst for career growth

    And so much more.


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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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    49 mins
  • #51:The Green Haze of Greenwashing
    Dec 11 2025

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    Alexandria and A.W. Schultz explored the fundamental aspects of sustainability and how companies approach environmental responsibility, including discussions about greenwashing and misleading sustainability claims. They examined specific examples of corporate environmental deception and proposed radical ideas for improving sustainability practices, particularly regarding plastic production and recycling challenges. The team concluded by discussing the potential impact of their upcoming content on corporate guests and considered inviting representatives from mentioned companies to provide individual perspectives on sustainability.

    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E50, The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People

    Join us as we discuss:

    - The overwhelming number of technology solutions available to organizations

    - Why you should leverage the tech you have vs shopping for the new shiny solution

    - The importance of integrating technology

    - The future tech becoming niche specific vs broadly applicable

    And so much more.


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    Connect with A.W. Schultz

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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    24 mins
  • #50: The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People
    Nov 18 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E50, The Failure of Bringing Tech before the People

    Join us as we discuss:

    - The overwhelming number of technology solutions available to organizations

    - Why you should leverage the tech you have vs shopping for the new shiny solution

    - The importance of integrating technology

    - The future tech becoming niche specific vs broadly applicable

    And so much more.


    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

    Personal Website: https://www.awschultz.org/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/awschultz/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
    Cell Phone: 708-262-2648

    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

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  • #49: Humanoids by 2050: Manufacturing Revolution
    Nov 17 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E49, Humanoids by 2050: Manufacturing Revolution

    Join us as we discuss:

    - The impact of humanoid robots on manufacturing and in the home

    - Robot functionality, cost, and safety standards

    - Our predictions on how the humanoid robots will change the world as we know it

    And so much more.


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    Connect with A.W. Schultz

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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    31 mins
  • #48: **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency
    Nov 4 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E48, **Special Episode** Ryan Conley (Senior Manager at PepsiCO): Mastering Line Balancing Optimization for Efficiency

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Supply chain operations and continuous improvement efforts with Ryan Conley, Senior Manager at PepsiCo

    - The evolving relationship between human behavior and technology in industrial environments

    - The importance of intuitive design in manufacturing processes

    - How stakeholder engagement and early management determines the success (or failure) of process improvements and optimization efforts

    And so much more.


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    Connect with A.W. Schultz

    Email: aw@awschultz.org

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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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    35 mins
  • #47: Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles
    Oct 28 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E47, Elon Musk's Manufacturing Mastery: Automation and Decision-Making Principles

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Elon Musk’s innovative approach to manufacturing and problem solving

    - Efficient decision-making

    - Simplifying complex processes by removing the unnecessary steps

    - Skiptrace management

    And so much more.


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    Connect with A.W. Schultz

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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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    Email: alexandria@vigorinvestments.co

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

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    18 mins
  • #46: Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace
    Oct 24 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E46, Challenging the Status Quo: Leadership and Autonomy in the Workplace

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Leadership principles for leaders today and tomorrow

    - Challenging the status quo

    - Fostering employee autonomy

    - Applying behavioral science in the manufacturing world

    And so much more.


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    Connect with A.W. Schultz

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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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    26 mins
  • #45: Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and the Future of Smart Homes
    Oct 14 2025

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    Welcome to Factory of the Future, E45, Next-Gen Pet Tech: Sensors, Sustainability, and the Future of Smart Homes

    Join us as we discuss:

    - Evolution and technology behind robotic cat litter boxes

    - The environmental benefits of automated litter boxes

    - Transforming traditional consumer products through innovative manufacturing practices

    And so much more.


    Register Now for our Upcoming Industry 4.0 Workshop - Spots are limited!

    Connect with A.W. Schultz

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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@awschultz_Industry5.0/featured

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    A.W’s Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcBb6hGFjk


    Connect with Alexandria Burek
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandriaburek1992

    Instagram: @unapologeticallyalexandria

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    16 mins