Jason Hehman
Host of Modern Industrialist Podcast
Jason is the Vertical Lead for Industrial IoT and a Client Partner at TXI, a company that discovers, builds, and delivers digital solutions from concept to transformational impact. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, he has certified brand strategist credentials and a proven track record of helping clients solve complex business problems through technology.
In Jason's current role, he works closely with clients in the industrial sector to help them leverage IoT to achieve growth and unlock new value. He applies expertise in product innovation, digital transformation, and smart manufacturing to guide them through every step of the process, from ideation to execution. He is passionate about understanding consumer behavior and using that insight to impact business strategy, as well as creating products that enhance user experience and satisfaction.
Jason Hehman has hosted 15 Episodes.
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Episode 15: Host Roundtable: Catching up and looking forward
May 17th, 2024 | Season 1 | 34 mins 14 secs
Patrick has returned from his time away and catches up with Matt and Jason about the major themes of the past few episodes.
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Episode 14: Human-centered tech optimization and automation with Optym’s Chris Torrence
May 14th, 2024 | Season 1 | 51 mins 15 secs
Chris Torrence of Optym joins the show to talk about how tech optimization and automation should be shaped around what businesses and their workers need.
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Episode 13: Delivery disrupted: The secret sauce for last mile efficiency with Better Trucks CTO Mike Koleno
May 3rd, 2024 | Season 1 | 49 mins 36 secs
Dive into the world of logistics innovation on this episode of the Modern Industrialist Podcast, where we chat with Mike Koleno, CTO of Better Trucks. Discover how Better Trucks is revolutionizing last-mile delivery using Industry 4.0 technologies, enhancing driver efficiency, and reducing delivery times. Mike shares his insights on integrating real-time technologies and the importance of a culture of innovation to navigate the challenges and opportunities in modern logistics.
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Episode 12: Green data: How Colton Griffin is transforming the cannabis supply chain
April 19th, 2024 | Season 1 | 59 mins 58 secs
Join us as we delve into the cannabis industry's supply chain intricacies with Colton Griffin, CEO of Flourish Software. Discover how technology transforms compliance, efficiency, and profitability in this highly regulated sector. Tune in for an insightful discussion on leveraging data-driven strategies and innovative solutions for the future of cannabis operations.
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Episode 11: Unlocking AI's Potential Safely: The Strategic Approach of Bookend.ai with Ben Sprecher
April 8th, 2024 | Season 1 | 44 mins 1 sec
Dive into the forefront of AI in industry with Ben Sprecher of Bookend.ai in this episode of the Modern Industrialist Podcast. Ben shares his journey from Wall Street to Google, and now to revolutionizing AI integration for enterprise developers with Bookend.ai, highlighting the importance of context and retrieval augmented generation in deploying AI. Tune in for an insightful exploration of leveraging AI for innovation, security, and growth in the modern industrial landscape.
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Episode 10: Local manufacturing meets startup innovation: How Adam Rodrigues and FORGE make connections
March 22nd, 2024 | Season 1 | 41 mins 23 secs
In this episode of the Modern Industrialist Podcast, we explore the pivotal role of Forge in connecting startups with the manufacturing ecosystem. Guest Adam Rodrigues shares his insights on guiding startups from prototype to market, highlighting the transformative collaborations between innovators and local manufacturers. Tune in for a deep dive into the strategies that are reshaping the path to commercial success for startups in the industrial sector.
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Episode 9: From Marine Corps to Industry 4.0: Zach Pena's insights on building resilient supply chains
February 21st, 2024 | Season 1 | 38 mins 35 secs
Presented by TXI, The Modern Industrialist Podcast is for technology-focused manufacturing and logistics leaders looking to gain a competitive edge with Industry 4.0 transformation. Join our host Jason Hehman as he brings together experts from companies blazing the path for the IIoT revolution. Topics range from advice to success stories, use cases, solutions, and more. For more information, visit TXIdigital.com.
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Episode 8: Inside Starbucks’ IT asset management strategy with Bo Guilbeault
December 14th, 2023 | Season 1 | 55 mins 1 sec
ai, cybersecurity, financial strategies, industry 4.0, it, technology
Presented by TXI, The Modern Industrialist Podcast is for technology-focused manufacturing and logistics leaders looking to gain a competitive edge with Industry 4.0 transformation. Join our host Jason Hehman as he brings together experts from companies blazing the path for the IIoT revolution. Topics range from advice to success stories, use cases, solutions, and more. For more information, visit TXIdigital.com.
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Episode 7: Cybersecurity trends and practical tips for your organization: Interview with NCCoE
December 8th, 2023 | Season 1 | 1 hr 4 mins
ai, cybersecurity, iiot, industry 4.0, iot, logistics, manufacturing, national security, zero trust
Presented by TXI, The Modern Industrialist Podcast is for technology-focused manufacturing and logistics leaders looking to gain a competitive edge with Industry 4.0 transformation. Join our host Jason Hehman as he brings together experts from companies blazing the path for the IIoT revolution. Topics range from advice to success stories, use cases, solutions, and more. For more information, visit TXIdigital.com.
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Episode 6: TXI’s recap of IMEC: Smart Manufacturing Roadshow 2023
November 14th, 2023 | Season 1 | 36 mins 28 secs
3d printing, cybersecurity, digital manufacturing, industry 4.0, iot, smart factories, wireless connectivity
Presented by TXI, The Modern Industrialist Podcast is for technology-focused manufacturing and logistics leaders looking to gain a competitive edge with Industry 4.0 transformation. Join our host Jason Hehman as he brings together experts from companies blazing the path for the IIoT revolution. Topics range from advice to success stories, use cases, solutions, and more. For more information, visit TXIdigital.com.
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Episode 5: Charging up success: Navigating the manufacturing startup world with Tangler Wrangler
November 1st, 2023 | Season 1 | 39 mins 50 secs
3d printing, digital transformation, engineering, entrepreneurship, evs, industry 4.0, innovation, manufacturing, startups
Presented by TXI, The Modern Industrialist Podcast is for technology-focused manufacturing and logistics leaders looking to gain a competitive edge with Industry 4.0 transformation. Join our host Jason Hehman as he brings together experts from companies blazing the path for the IIoT revolution. Topics range from advice to success stories, use cases, solutions, and more. For more information, visit TXIdigital.com.
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Episode 4: TXI’s recap of Applied Intelligence Live! Austin 2023
September 28th, 2023 | Season 1 | 36 mins 50 secs
ai, applied intelligence, digital twins, industry 4.0, quantum computing, smart cities, wireless connectivity
Presented by TXI, The Modern Industrialist Podcast is for technology-focused manufacturing and logistics leaders looking to gain a competitive edge with Industry 4.0 transformation. Join our host Jason Hehman as he brings together experts from companies blazing the path for the IIoT revolution. Topics range from advice to success stories, use cases, solutions, and more. For more information, visit TXIdigital.com.
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Episode 3: Revolutionizing trucking with Motorcity Systems’ innovative solutions
September 21st, 2023 | Season 1 | 43 mins 34 secs
ai, digital transformation, iiot, industry 4.0, ios apps, iot, logistics, titanium economy, trucking
In this episode, Jason is joined by Jeff Yin, VP of Technology at Motorcity Systems. They discuss upgrading 30-year-old transportation software in the trucking industry. Motorcity and TXI partnered to develop the ROLLER app, which improves dispatch-to-driver communications with advanced messaging capabilities and the sharing of scanned documents all in one integrated app. Regular guest Turley returns to the program to take a deep dive into the modern product strategy, where technical challenges related to data integration play a significant role alongside aesthetics and usability
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Episode 2: The future of predictive maintenance
September 19th, 2023 | Season 1 | 27 mins 23 secs
digital transformation, iiot, industry 4.0, iot, predictive maintenance, proactive maintenance, smart factory, titanium economy
In this episode, Jason Hehman and co-host Turley delve into predictive maintenance in the world of Industry 4.0. Join us as we explore the foundations of predictive maintenance and discover how organizations use IoT sensor data to monitor system components and predict maintenance needs, ultimately saving money and reducing equipment downtime. We'll also cover the importance of diverse data sources and how computer vision can reveal hidden problems.
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Episode 1: Exploring on-prem vs. cloud solutions in the era of machine learning
September 18th, 2023 | Season 1 | 25 mins 51 secs
digital transformation, iiot, industry 4.0, iot, smart factory, titanium economy
In this episode, Jason and co-host Turley discuss the barriers to wide-scale Industry 4.0 adoption and on-prem versus cloud solutions in the industrial manufacturing space.