Made in America with Ari Santiago

Each week, Ari Santiago interviews a thriving manufacturing leader to share the positive messages around the industry with two goals: 1) To share best practices amongst manufacturing business leaders to help each other to grow and succeed 2) To spread the word that manufacturing is a growing part of our economy and offers exciting opportunities for incredible, well-paying careers --------------- Ari Santiago is the CEO of CompassMSP a Technology Managed Service Provider with offices from Miami to Milwaukee and down the eastern seaboard. He has a passion for the manufacturing industry and the incredible impact it makes on our economy. --------------- This podcast is brought to you by CompassMSP - www.compassmsp.com Produced by Miceli Productions - www.miceliproductions.com

Adam Rodrigues, Vice President of FORGE: Connecting Hard Tech CT Product Innovators and Manufacturers with Adam Rodrigues

Feb 3, 2025

In our newest Made in America episode, Ari sits down with Adam Rodrigues, Vice President of FORGE, to discuss hard tech innovation and startup success. With only 3% of hard tech startups making it to market, FORGE is helping founders overcome challenges through funding, education, and manufacturing connections.

Penmar Industries: More Than a Label Manufacturer

Jan 20, 2025

In our newest Made in America episode, Ari sat down with Ed Rodríguez, President and CEO of Penmar Industries. Discover his thoughts on leadership, the power of patience, and how Penmar is making waves in American manufacturing with labels and tapping into technology.

Made In America: Changing Lives with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Jan 6, 2025

In this episode of Made in America, we’re joined by Mike Calorossi, VP of Manufacturing Operations at MannKind Corporation, to discuss the transformative power of pharmaceutical manufacturing. From recognizing the value of diverse teams to always staying a step ahead in operations, Mike shares lessons that have shaped...

ACM Live Part II: CCAT - An Important Partner for Technology & Automation in Manufacturing

Dec 9, 2024

What role do technology and automation play in shaping the future of manufacturing? Recorded live at ACM Aerospace Alley, the latest episode of the Made in America Podcast features insights from Brian Montanari (Hapco Industries), Jackie Garafano (CCAT), and Nick Delick (New England Airfoil Products). Together,...

MIA ACM Tradeshow 2024 Live: Why it's time to get moving on CMMC Certification

Nov 25, 2024

Recorded live from ACM Aerospace Alley, we bring you an insightful panel discussion on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Join Ari Santiago, CompassMSP CEO and Made in America Host, alongside industry leaders Michael Polo, President of ACMT Inc., and Carleton Birk, President of Birk Manufacturing,...