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Eric Peterson

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JDS Labs

By Eric Peterson | Sep 05, 2023

Consumer & Lifestyle Illinois

President John Seaber built a headphone amplifier in an Altoids tin to boost his iPod. More than 15 years later, he's heading up one of the category's leading innovators.

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Zagone Studios

By Eric Peterson | Aug 22, 2023

Consumer & Lifestyle Illinois

Co-owner Franco Pacini sees comfort as a differentiator for the longstanding mask-maker.

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NanoGraf Corporation

By Eric Peterson | Jul 25, 2023

Industrial & Equipment Illinois

President Kurt "Chip" Breitenkamp sees a dual business model of manufacturing silicon-based battery materials and the cells themselves as a catalyst for long-term growth.

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ARC Specialties

By Eric Peterson | Jul 25, 2023

Industrial & Equipment Texas

Running a company that's a case study in innovation, CEO Dan Allford is bringing automation from factories into offshore drilling, operating rooms, and shipbuilding yards.

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Momentum Engineering

By Eric Peterson | Jun 27, 2023

Consumer & Lifestyle Utah

Founder and CEO Michael "Troy" Richardson is on a mission to reduce zipline accidents by manufacturing an innovative braking system and spreading the word about best practices.

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Intellihot

By Eric Peterson | Jun 27, 2023

Industrial & Equipment Illinois

Founder and CEO Sridhar Deivasigamani was a first mover in electric water heaters for the commercial market. Now his company is leading the way for the broader market.