A founder-story recap of the Growing Up B2B podcast featuring Jeff Kinsberg and Cristy Richards When Jeff Kinsberg and Cristy Richards sit down together, it is clear that JAKTOOL is more than a company. It is a calling, a partnership, and a carefully engineered culture built one decision, one hire, and one breakthrough at a […]

A founder-story spotlight from the JAKTALK podcast, featuring Jason Johnson When Jeff Kinsberg, Founder of JAKTOOL, speaks with Jason Johnson, General Manager of the Pennsylvania Railroad T1 Steam Locomotive Trust, their conversation becomes a story about leadership, audacity, and turning the impossible into reality. In a recent episode of JAKTALK, Jeff and Jason revisit a […]

Drones are no longer the futuristic novelty they once were. Today, they are everywhere, supporting military operations, surveying real estate, delivering packages, capturing cinematic entertainment, and more. A critical but overlooked question about Drones looms: what happens to drones at the end of their life cycle as their numbers climb into the millions? On this […]

Cybersecurity is among the most pressing challenges facing defense contractors, aerospace suppliers, and engineering firms today. With the rapid spread of connected devices, global supply chain risks, and AI-enabled threats, protecting intellectual property, prototypes, and people requires more than passing an audit. On this episode of JAKTALK, JAKTOOL founder Jeff Kinsberg sits down with Neal […]

The Role of Sales in Engineering: Insights from JAKTALK At JAKTOOL, sales is an essential part of engineering, even though it is often overlooked. Many engineers see themselves as problem solvers and innovators rather than salespeople. However, selling ideas, building relationships, and effective communication are integral to success in any technical field. That’s why we’ve […]

In this episode of JAKTALK, host Jeff Kinsberg sits down with Cristy Richards, President and CEO of JAKTOOL, to discuss the company’s recent achievement of ISO-13485 accreditation. This globally recognized certification marks a significant milestone for JAKTOOL, allowing the company to expand its offerings and support clients in bringing their MedTech innovations to market. Cristy […]

In this episode of JAKTALK, host Jeff Kinsberg and JAKTOOL Program Manager Paola Torres discuss the challenges of budgeting and investments in the product development lifecycle. They cover how to balance cost constraints with creativity, manage stakeholder expectations, and avoid stifling innovation with premature cost requirements. Tune in for real-world examples and practical advice for […]

The Foundation of Teamwork in Engineering Kinsberg and his friends began a recent episode of JAKTALK by reminiscing about their journey, which started over 25 years ago at Rutgers University through the Formula Racing (FSAE) program. This foundational experience emphasized the importance of teams, having a passion for your work, communication, and trust—qualities often overlooked […]

The Birth of an Engineering Team at Rutgers University In a recent episode of JAKTALK, Jeff Kinsberg is joined by three of his college buddies who all met on the Rutgers University Formula Racing (FSAE) team in the 90s. This intercollegiate design competition requires students to build and race homemade open-wheel cars. Back then, the […]

Understanding Innovation at JAKTOOL Innovation is a buzzword thrown around by many, but at JAKTOOL, it’s a core competency that sets us apart. Innovation involves not just creating something new but solving problems in ways that provide tangible benefits to our customers. Ben Weir, Mechanical Engineer at JAKTOOL, brings a unique perspective to innovation with […]