Ctrl+Listen Podcast
Episodes
Marketing Tech: Inside Napier's B2B Strategy
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of B2B technology marketing with Mike Maynard, Chairman of Napier Partnership Limited. In this fascinating CTRL+Listen podcast epi...
Pushing Antenna Tech Boundaries with Bülent Solan
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep into the world of cutting-edge antenna technology with Bülent Solan, co-founder of Quarterwave. Discover how innovative engineering is tra...
Product Cost Management: AI-Driven Carbon Reduction Strategies
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as Sasan Hashemi, Co-Founder and CEO of Tset, reveals how manufacturers are revolutionizing product cost management through AI-driven carbon r...
Tech Leadership: Building a Successful Marketing Career
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host James Sweetlove as he sits down with Loreta Tarozaite, Founder & CEO of Loreta Today and Head of Global Corporate Communications and Mar...
Smart Glasses Meet AI: Making Technology Accessible to All
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how AI-powered smart glasses are impacting accessibility and independence for people with visual impairments, the elderly, and those with cog...
AI vs User Experience: The Battle for Better UX Design
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why most AI implementations fail from a user experience perspective in this revealing conversation with UX design expert Makoto Kern, founder...
AI-Powered Supply Chain: From BOM Scrubs to Lead Time Automation
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing supply chain management in electronics manufacturing. Everett Frank, CEO of DigiSource, shares...
From Excel to Enterprise: Modern PLM Solutions for Hardware Teams
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how modern hardware teams are abandoning Excel spreadsheets for cloud-native PLM solutions that streamline product development from design to...
Breaking the Decision Abyss: LevaData's AI Supply Chain Solution
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Keith Hartley, CEO and Board Member of LevaData, as he reveals how AI is revolutionizing direct material sou...
Electronics Sourcing Expert on AI, Robotics & Industry 4.0
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful conversation with Jon Barrett, Managing Editor at Electronic Sourcing, as he shares his 40 years of experience in the electr...
AI-Powered Supply Chain: Luminovo's Sebastian Schaal Interview
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the electronics supply chain in this in-depth interview with Sebastian Schaal, founder and man...
Building Robots for Dirty, Dangerous Work: Lucid Bots CEO
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Andrew Ashur, CEO and founder of Lucid Bots, as he shares his remarkable journey from economics student to ...
"Process First": Why AI Projects Fail Without the Right Foundation
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of the CTRL+Listen podcast, discover why most AI projects fail before they even begin. John Hetherington, CEO of We Delive...
Standing Out in the AI Era with Uma Subramanian
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join James from Ctrl+Listen as he interviews Uma Subramanian, founder and CEO of The Limitless Leaders, about standing out professionally in the AI er...
Behind the Meter: Vista Power's Innovative Energy Storage Solutions
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how Vista Power is transforming commercial and industrial energy management with innovative storage solutions. In this exclusive interview, Fo...
Micro Wind Turbines: How Aeroleaf® is Changing Renewable Energy
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how New World Wind is revolutionizing the renewable energy sector with their innovative Aeroleaf technology. In this insightful interview, CE...
Removing Microplastics from Water: PolyGone's Revolutionary Solution
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of microplastic pollution and innovative solutions with PolyGone Systems CEO Nathaniel Banks. In this insightful interview from th...
Modern B2B Marketing Strategy: From Expense to Profit Center
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to transform your B2B marketing from a cost center to a revenue-generating powerhouse in this insightful episode of the CTRL+Listen Podca...
Disaster-Ready Tech: How 5G is Transforming Emergency Communications
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experience a compelling journey into the future of emergency communications as James Thomas, CEO of JET Connectivity, reveals how custom 5G solutions ...
Mouser & Altium’s Mission to Empower Students
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore how Mouser Electronics and Altium are transforming education with their groundbreaking partnership! Host James Sweetlove sits down with Tom B...
The Future of Sleep? How Bia Neuroscience Is Transforming Rest
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Bia Neuroscience is revolutionizing the way we rest! In this episode of the CTRL + Listen Podcast, host James sits down with Michael Byrn...
Meet ANELLO: The Game-Changer in GPS Navigation Solutions
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet ANELLO, the revolutionary company behind SiPhOG™ (Silicon Photonic Optical Gyroscope) technology, which is transforming the world of GPS naviga...
Decarbonizing Industry: AtmosZero's Game-Changing Technology Explained
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AtmosZero is revolutionizing industrial decarbonization with cutting-edge steam-generating heat pumps. In this episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast, hos...
Precious Metal Recycling – How Regenx is Pioneering a New Era
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how precious metal recycling is evolving with Regenx, a company at the forefront of recovering platinum and palladium from diesel catalytic c...
GITA Robot: Piaggio’s Tech for Smart Mobility with Tyson Phillips!
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the GITA Robot, Piaggio Fast Forward's latest innovation in smart mobility! In this exclusive episode of the CTRL+ Listen Podcast, Tyson Phillip...
Sierra Energy’s FastOx Technology: The Key to Ending Landfills?
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sierra Energy’s FastOx Technology is revolutionizing the way we handle waste by turning garbage into clean, renewable energy! In this episode of th...
Arch Systems: Changing Manufacturing with AI and Data Analytics
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ctrl+Listen Podcast, brought to you by Octopart! In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Scheuermann, CEO and co-founder of Arch Syste...
The Evolution of Robotics at MassRobotics
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the fascinating world of robotics with MassRobotics, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the robotics industry. Loc...
Transforming Waste: AI-Powered Recycling is Here
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ctrl+Listen Podcast, brought to you by Octopart! Join James and his guest, Carling Spelhaug, the Director of Communications at AMP, as ...
Maximize Search Results: Advanced Filters & Parametric Techniques
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 4 of the Octopart Edge series, Zach Peterson explores the advanced filters and parametric search techniques available in Octopart. Learn how t...
Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Q2 2024
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Edgewater Research's Dennis Reed offers a comprehensive overview of the technology market in the second quarter of 2024. Explore the evolving dyna...
AI in Aquaculture: The Vertical Oceans Approach
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the CTRL+Listen Podcast! Today, we have a special guest, John Diener, the CEO and co-founder of Vertical Oceans, a groundbreaking automated...
Octopart Edge: Unveiling New Products and Cultivating Manufacturer Partnerships
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another insightful session in the Octopart Edge Series, where Zachariah Peterson explores the latest trends in product introductions and ...
Tom Raftery & the Future of Renewable Energy and AI in Manufacturing
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast, hosts James and Joseph welcome back Tom Raftery, a renowned consultant in the sustainability and te...
Enjoy the Journey: Ari Mahpour's Passion for DIY Engineering
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the incredible DIY engineering journey of Ari Mahpour, a designer at Rivian and frequent Octopart contributor, and discover his ...
Maximizing Grid Performance with LineVision
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an insightful discussion with Tica Taveras, Senior Director of Engineering at LineVision, as we explore innovative solutions to maximize g...
Can This Innovative Tech Solve Our Energy Storage Dilemma?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the CTRL+Listen podcast brought to you by Octopart. In this episode, host James Sweetlove interviews Mark Swinnerton, the CEO of Green Grav...
Unlock Compliance Success: Navigating REACH, RoHS, and Compliance Regulations
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the Octopart Edge Series with Part 2, Zach Peterson delved into the critical realm of environmental compliance in the electronics industry....
Unpacking Efenco's Innovative Combustion Tech
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking Efenco's Innovative Combustion Tech Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast by Octopart, where we explore the fu...
From Music to Mixed Signal Design: Phil Salmony's Engineering Journey
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to this episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast for a fantastic interview hosted by James Sweetlove and Inga Woods-Waight with guest Phil Salmony, ...
Webinar: From Specs to Solutions: How to Interpret Datasheets
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to bridge the gap between datasheets and real-world solutions? Join us in this comprehensive webinar, "Webinar: From Specs to Solut...
From Satellites to Software: Valispace's Impact on Engineering
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast, we chat with Louise Lindblad, CPO and Co-founder of Valispace. Discover how Valispace, a transformative s...
Webinar: Navigating the Shifting Landscape: World Electronics Market Analysis!
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this quarterly webinar with Edgewater Research's Dennis Reed, gain perspective on everything from investment strategies to supply and demand dy...
How North Labs Revolutionizes Data Analytics
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast, we chat with Collin Graves, CEO and Founder of North Labs to uncover how his company is leadin...
Rethinking Touch Technology with Doublepoint
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast, we delve into the future of touch technology with Ohto Pentikäinen, the visionary behind Doublepoint. Dis...
Meet the Mind Revolutionizing UK Robotics: Stewart Miller's Vision
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast, we sit down with Stewart Miller, the visionary CEO behind the National Robotarium, to explore the future o...
How PartsBox Is Transforming Electronics Inventories
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PartsBox is totally changing the way you keep track of electronic parts. Today, Jan Rychter, PartsBox's Founder, chats with CTRL+Listen Podcast h...
Webinar: Mastering Octopart: Next Level BOM Optimization with Octopart
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore Octopart's BOM tool with Tech Consultant Zach Peterson. In this webinar, Zach shares his insider tips on BOM optimization, personalizing ...
AI in Electronics Design with Circuit Mind's Tomide Adesanmi
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The CTRL+Listen Podcast, we dive into AI in electronics design with our guest, Tomide Adesanmi from Circuit Mind. Circuit Mind en...
Linear & Rotary Actuators: Revolutionizing Industries
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Bishop-Wisecarver is leading the charge in revolutionizing industries through the innovative use of linear and rotary actuators. Join hos...
Webinar: Mastering Octopart - Dashboard & Workflow
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the full potential of the Octopart dashboard with this comprehensive guide! Discover how to customize your workflow, access advanced features, ...
Supply Chain Revolution: How Cofactr Enhances Procurement with AI
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Cofactr is revolutionizing the supply chain and enhancing procurement with AI in our latest CTRL+Listen Podcast episode. In this conversa...
Revolutionizing STEAM Learning w/ Kai's Education Founder Bruce Jackson
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into the world of educational innovation as we host Bruce Jackson, the visionary Founder and CEO of Kai's Educa...
ATLANT 3D and the Future of Electronic Devices
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in today's episode as we explore the exciting realm of Atomic 3D Printing in electronics, featuring a special guest, Maksym Plakhotnyuk fr...
Empowering Women in Tech: Laboratoria's Revolutionary Approach
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laboratoria is revolutionizing the tech industry by empowering women in Latin America, offering a unique path to transformative tech careers. Founded ...
AR & VR: Game Changers in Modern Business Solutions
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the world of AR & VR, the game changers in modern business solutions with this episode of the CTRL+.Listen Podcast. Host James Sweetlove...
Sensing the Future: Exploring Novelda's Ultra-Wideband Radar Sensors
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Control Listen Podcast! In this episode, hosts James and Nora dive into the world of cutting-edge sensor te...
Revolutionizing Energy Access w/ Ruben Walker of African Clean Energy
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ctrl+Listen Podcast, James and Nora chat with Ruben Walker from African Clean Energy to explore a groundbreaking solution to the gl...
Webinar: Mastering Octopart - Advanced Search Techniques
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the full potential of Octopart with expert insights on parametric search, filters, and comparison tools. Whether you're a seasoned pro or j...
Exploring Envision's Revolutionary AI-Powered Glasses
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, join hosts James and Nora in this captivating conversation with two remarkable guests, Karthik Kannan and...
How BotFactory is Revolutionizing Electronics Manufacturing
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, dive deep into the Future of Electronics Manufacturing with BotFactory's visionary CEO Carlos Ospina ...
Mastering Octopart: Get to Know Octopart.com
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our webinar series, "Mastering Octopart." In today's session, Melissa Velisek, our Director of Business Development at Octopa...
Revolutionizing Marine Conservation with Ocean Eye ft. Sari Tolvanen
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the depths of marine conservation with the latest episode of Octopart's CTRL+LISTEN Podcast! Join hosts Nora and James as they welcome S...
Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Lumafield's Innovative CT Scanning Tech
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the cutting-edge world of manufacturing with Lumafield! In this episode of the CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, James and Nora, alongside special guest...
Trends and Insights in Electronic Supply Chain ft. Dennis Reed
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Octopart's CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, join Nora and James as they discuss key trends in the electronic supply chain sector with Denni...
Exploring the Future: AI, Sustainability, & Compliance ft. Tom Raftery
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, James and Nora engage in a riveting conversation with podcast legend Tom Raftery. Tom, with his vast expe...
Inventory Management & the Electronics Supply Chain w/ Zach Peterson
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, James Sweetlove and new co-host Nora Berman are joined by Zach Peterson. Zach is a frequent face on the Al...
Engineer Your Success: Navigating Paths in Engineering & Technology
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're chatting with Joshua Bishop and Laren Dubkowski from CircuitBread. We talk about how to break into the engineering sector, both as an ...
Webinar: Q3 Supply Chain: AI, Automotive, & Interconnect Trends
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to have Dennis Reed join us again for another installment in Edgewater Research and Octopart's, Navigating the Shifting Landscape:...
Get to Know DD ElectroTech (Debashis Das)
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, we welcome Debashis Das of the DD ElectroTech YouTube Channel. He and James Sweetlove chat about how Debas...
Component Sourcing, AI, and Cybord with Oshri Cohen
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat with Oshri Cohen, CEO of Cybord. This revolutionary company utilizes a deep visual-AI platform to aggregate and analyze data from electr...
Autonomous Security Robots, AI, & Knightscope w/ William Santana Li
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of the CTRL+LISTEN Podcast, we are joined by William Santana Li, the CEO of Knightscope, a company that builds Autonomous Securit...
Webinar: Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Supply Chain, A.I., Automotive, and Interconnect Trends
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the latest webinar from Edgewater Research and Octopart, Navigating the Shifting Landscape: Supply Chain, A.I., Automotive, and Interconne...