
Made in America with Ari Santiago
Each week Ari interviews a thriving manufacturing leader and discovers the secrets to their success. He uncovers each guests' 'manufacturing story' - their path into and through the industry, Ari digs into successes and best practices of each company and leader, as well as challenges and discoveries, to help listeners and guests learn from each other. Discover the strategies these great leaders have used to start, develop, and grow their business - workforce development, leadership, sales/marketing, investments, technology, mergers, workplace culture and so much more! Ari Santiago is the CEO of CompassMSP a Technology Managed Service Provider with offices up and down the eastern seaboard and into the Midwest. He has a passion for the manufacturing industry and the incredible impact it makes on our economy. Do you know someone who would be a great guest or have a topic you'd really like to learn about? Let us know! Reach out to our podcast producer at contactus@compassmsp.com
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Adam Rodrigues, Vice President of FORGE: Connecting Hard Tech CT Product Innovators and Manufacturers with Adam Rodrigues
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.
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.
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
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, they ex
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, as th

Made in America - Career journey, and fostering the next generation -- with Monique Iken, PMC-STS, Inc.
Monique Iken from PMC-STS, Inc. sits with Ari Santiago to talk about her career journey, off-shoring and fostering the next generation workforce in Manufacturing. https://madeinamerica.compassmsp.com/ https://blog.compassmsp.com/ https://compassmsp.com/about