In this episode of The Think Factory’s Workplace Podcast, host Alka Bahal chats with Amit Shah, COO of Virta Health, about the company’s bold mission to reverse diabetes and obesity for one billion people. Amit shares how Virta tackles the root cause—poor nutrition—through continuous remote care that uses real-time biomarker tracking, lifestyle coaching, and medication deprescription.

By helping patients make sustainable changes and reduce reliance on drugs like GLP-1s, Virta is reshaping what effective, scalable health care looks like. Amit also dives into leadership lessons from scaling high-growth organizations, stressing the importance of patient-centered care and building systems for continuous improvement.

In this episode of The Think Factory, the executive team at HC3 shares how they’ve built a thriving culture in the competitive world of fintech and transactional printing. Having doubled in size over the last five years and expanded through strategic acquisitions, HC3 has built a reputation for long-term client relationships and innovative solutions that merge technology with essential financial communications.

Kristin Jones (CFO), Tori VanCura-Rutland (Chief Growth Officer), and Lee Long (Chief Experience Officer) share how they’ve turned leadership into a company-wide practice. From using EOS to guide growth to normalizing failure as a leadership lesson, they reveal the strategies that keep their people engaged and their company moving forward.

In this episode of The Think Factory podcast, the conversation explores the entrepreneurial journey behind Silver Defender, a company focused on antimicrobial protective films---making high-touch surfaces safer in hospitals, stadiums, and beyond.

Our guest, Zeynep Ekemen, shares candid insights about managing the high-pressure demands of running multiple businesses and reflecting on lessons from the pandemic. She underscores the role of mentorship, encouraging entrepreneurs to seek guidance from those who have successfully navigated similar paths—while also remembering to give value back. Looking ahead, Silver Defender is expanding within healthcare systems while also developing new related products.

In this episode of The Think Factory podcast, host Chris Santomassimo visits Harry Paulison, President of Sonic Packaging Industries, to uncover how the company has spent 30 years turning packaging into a true competitive advantage. From pharmaceuticals to personal care, Sonic delivers turnkey solutions that balance creativity, compliance, and supply chain efficiency—helping clients launch products right the first time.

Harry shares how Sonic scaled during the pandemic, why the company invests heavily in technology and U.S.-based manufacturing, and how trust and transparency have built lasting client relationships. More than packaging, Sonic provides strategy, speed, and solutions that bring products to life.

On this episode of The Think Factory, we put a spotlight on The Artus Corporation — a fourth-generation New Jersey manufacturer that’s been perfecting the art of precision shims since 1941.

We sit down with Noah Katzenstein, VP of Sales & Marketing, who shares how Artus' simple yet brilliant color-coded system has become a game-changer for engineers, while their commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing has helped them stay resilient through decades of disruption. Noah shares how the company balances heritage with modernization, investing in new technology while keeping decades-old machines running with expert craftsmanship. It’s a story of tradition, innovation, and the kind of staying power few manufacturers achieve.

In this episode of The Think Factory Podcast, host Chris Santomassimo is joined by Hilda Murray and Blaes Green of TPC Packaging and Emily Leonczyk of the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) for a conversation at the intersection of family-owned business, innovation, and industry collaboration.

Hilda shares TPC’s remarkable 100-year legacy as a third and fourth-generation family-owned company specializing in luxury packaging for cosmetics, spirits, pharmaceuticals, and collectibles. Known for its award-winning designs and advanced technologies such as digital foiling and Skodex embellishment, TPC continues to blend artistry, technology, and craftsmanship to create packaging that elevates brands and captures consumer attention.

Emily provides insights into the 96-year-old Paperboard Packaging Council, a trade association representing folding carton and rigid box suppliers across North America. PPC supports the industry through training, advocacy, networking, and its signature carton competition, while fostering a culture where even competitors collaborate to solve challenges and drive innovation. The discussion wraps with anticipation for PPC’s upcoming Fall Conference in Vancouver, underscoring the packaging industry’s strength in community, innovation, and shared growth.

Join us for an inspiring episode of the Think Factory's Women's Roundtable podcast as we sit down with Christine Geissler, Global SVP of Human Resources at Reckitt.

With a career spanning four decades at some of the world's top companies, including a 20-year tenure at Nestle, Christine offers a unique perspective on rising through the ranks. In a candid conversation with host Alka Bahal, she discusses the importance of a people-centered leadership style, the power of curiosity, and her belief that you can be "strong enough" to make tough decisions while still acting with care and empathy.

She challenges the idea of "scarcity thinking" among women, advocating for a culture of abundance where women lift each other up rather than tearing each other down. This is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt the pressures of imposter syndrome or been told their leadership approach isn't the norm.

.Welcome to a fascinating episode of the Think Factory's Workplace Podcast, where we explore the crucial role of culture in business and community. Host Alka Bahal sits down with Farhanna Sayegh, a seasoned cross-cultural marketing strategist, founder of Cultural Fit, and the First Lady of Paterson, New Jersey.

Farhanna draws on her extensive experience working with global brands and her deep civic engagement to explain why "one-size-fits-all" messaging is a thing of the past. She shares invaluable insights on navigating today’s diverse landscape, from balancing global brand consistency with local cultural nuances to addressing disparities in marketing.

In this episode of The Think Factory’s Workplace Podcast, host Alka Bahal sits down with Dr. Gary Ingenito, a seasoned healthcare executive whose career spans clinical development, regulatory affairs, and medical operations.

Dr. Ingenito shares how his dual MD and PhD shaped his critical thinking, career trajectory, and ability to bridge academic research with the pharmaceutical industry. He reflects on his transition from treating one patient at a time to impacting thousands through product development, and on the importance of understanding drugs, biologics, and combination products from multiple angles.

From adaptive trial designs to the growing role of biomarkers, he offers insight into how drug development has evolved over the past three decades and underscores the crucial link between regulatory strategy and clinical feasibility.

What happens when your child suddenly stops hitting their developmental milestones—and you have no idea where to turn?

In this episode of The Think Factory, Mary Krupp, Co-Director of Progressive Steps, opens up about the emotional side of early intervention. She shares what it’s really like for parents dealing with fear, stigma, and information overload, and how Progressive Steps makes the process feel less overwhelming, meeting families where they are -- literally and emotionally.