Cities throughout the U.S. are marked by the remnants of industrialization and manufacturing—usually long after industry has moved on. Countless midsize cities have struggled to replace the economic engine that in-country manufacturing used to provide. What if we could bring manufacturing back, and in a better way?

Haddy founder Jay Rogers has a vision of revitalized American manufacturing; one that leans on what he describes as the ‘micro-factory’. In our latest Pioneers: Startups from Dreams to Reality podcast, we sat down with Jay to peel back the layers on 3D print manufacturer and his own journey as a startup founder.