What Most Companies Miss When Hiring Industry Leaders - Interview with John Kehoe
Release Date: 04/06/2026
The Future of Composites Workforce Training – Updates from Kyle Jordan of ACMA
Composites Weekly
On this episode, Kyle Jordan joins the show to share some updates on the . Kyle is Director of Certifications with the ACMA. He'll be discussing some of the new digital training options launched over the last couple of months, including those for CCT recertification. You can learn more about these CCT training programs by visiting .
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Funding Innovators in AI & Deep Tech: Interview with Anna Brady-Estevez
Composites Weekly
On this episode, Anna Brady-Estevez, PhD, joins the show. She is the founding partner of American Deep Tech, a technology investment firm that focuses on aerospace & space tech, energy, AI, biotech and more. Anna has served as a Program Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), where she led the Small Business Innovation Research portfolio focused on Space Tech, Energy, Chemical, and Environmental technologies. During her tenure, Anna invested and managed over $250M in grants to early-stage, high-impact startups.
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A Structural Composite Material Made from Lobster Shells? Interview with David Neivandt and Greg Simms
Composites Weekly
On this episode, David J. Neivandt and Greg Simms join the show to discuss their research work developing a sustainable, biodegradable composite material derived from waste lobster shells and a natural binder, engineered for high mechanical performance. Collaborating with the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at UMaine, their team has established a pilot-scale production line for this material, which features compressive strength greater than concrete and flexural strength surpassing eastern white pine lumber. From a sustainability perspective, the composite has the potential to...
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Redefining Marine Composites Lifecycle: A Closer Look at the MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator Program
Composites Weekly
On this epiosde, and join the podcast to discuss the MarineShift360, Impact Accelerator program. It's a year-long initiative equipping marine organizations with lifecycle assessment expertise, and access to an industry-wide sustainability network. Ollie is the Founder of and the program director of Marine Shift 360. Alessandro is the Chief Technology Officer at . Three companies were selected for the 2026 MarineShift360 Impact Accelerator, covering the full vessel lifecycle from materials to propulsion to end-of-life. One of those companies is nlcomp, an Italian deep-tech startup...
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ISS Tested Composites for Low Earth Orbit and Deep Space Travel
Composites Weekly
On this episode, of , joins the show to discuss the development of next-generation composite materials engineered for deep-space travel. He shares the origin of their work with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with hydrogen-rich polybenzoxazine resins, and how these materials have been engineered into composites that integrate structural performance with radiation attenuation. We also unpack the results from exposure on the International Space Station (ISS), where these composites were subjected to the harsh conditions of low Earth orbit for several...
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Bio-Derived Barrier Coatings: A New Frontier in Sustainable Composites
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On this episode, researchers and from the join the show to discuss their research in developing a fully bio-derived composite coating that is grown, not manufactured. By combining edible fungal mycelium with cellulose nanofibrils, they have developed a barrier coating that can be formed directly on paper and textiles through a low-energy process. The result is a highly water-resistant surface with contact angles approaching 140° and significantly reduced water absorption, pointing to a viable path toward replacing traditional plastic-based barrier coatings. We'll...
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Discussing Arclin's $1.8 billion Acquisition of DuPont’s Aramids Business (Kevlar® & Nomex® brands)
Composites Weekly
On this episode, Teong Tan, Arclin’s Chief Research Officer joins the podcast to discuss Arclin's $1.8 billion acquisition of DuPont’s aramid business, adding the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands to its portfolio. Teong leads the company’s innovation agenda with a focus on strategic growth, talent development, and high-performing teams.
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What Most Companies Miss When Hiring Industry Leaders - Interview with John Kehoe
Composites Weekly
On this episode, John Kehoe of joins the show. Boaz isn’t your typical recruiting firm—they operate as strategic partners, using a proven, deeply embedded process to understand business goals, culture, and long-term objectives before ever presenting a candidate. It’s a fundamentally different approach to hiring—one that’s built around precision, alignment, and impact. In this conversation, we unpack what separates great hiring organizations from the rest, why so many companies struggle to attract and retain top talent, and how a more disciplined, strategic recruiting process can...
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Material Sovereignty: The Race to Reinvent Carbon Fiber - Interview with Aaron Fitzgerald of Mars Materials
Composites Weekly
On this episode , CEO of , joins the show. Carbon fiber has long been a cornerstone of aerospace and defense—but the reality is, the supply chain behind it is anything but secure. Today, much of the world’s high-performance carbon fiber depends on globally concentrated precursor production, leaving critical industries exposed at a time when resilience matters more than ever. But what if you could rethink carbon fiber from the ground up—making it not only domestically sourced, but actually carbon-negative… and still capable of meeting the demands of fighter-jet-grade applications?...
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Previewing UTK and IACMI Demo Day at the Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility
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On this episode, , joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming Demo Day at Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF). Krishnan is an Assistant Professor, Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering Department and Affiliated with Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. This upcoming event on Wednesday, March 25th, will provide an opportunity to see the facility in operation through live machinery demonstrations and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies led by the facility's undergraduate and graduate student researchers and staff. ...
info_outlineOn this episode, John Kehoe of Boaz Partners joins the show. Boaz isn’t your typical recruiting firm—they operate as strategic partners, using a proven, deeply embedded process to understand business goals, culture, and long-term objectives before ever presenting a candidate. It’s a fundamentally different approach to hiring—one that’s built around precision, alignment, and impact.
In this conversation, we unpack what separates great hiring organizations from the rest, why so many companies struggle to attract and retain top talent, and how a more disciplined, strategic recruiting process can become a true competitive advantage—especially in niche industries like composites.
You can learn more about their company and access their latest ebook, called The Talent Formula, by visiting https://boazpartners.com/advancedmaterials.