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 […]
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Building the Impossible: How JAKTOOL and the T1 Trust Turn Vision Into Reality
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 […]
Where Do Drones Go When They Die? Building Sustainable Futures in Aerospace and Engineering
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 […]
Beyond Compliance: Building Cybersecurity Resilience in Defense and Engineering
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 […]
Reshoring Isn’t New — You’re Just Late. Here’s How to Catch Up Fast.
Headlines are Obsessing Over the Complicated Task of Reshoring Manufacturing to the US The headlines are everywhere: “Companies face growing pains bringing manufacturing back to the U.S.” “Reshoring is slow” “Reshoring is expensive” “As tariffs loom over pharma manufacturing, a reshoring effort is underway — but not without challenges” They’re not wrong…if you’re just getting […]
Reshoring Is Rekindling Ingenuity: The American Way Forward
Once, we turned our factories into the Arsenal of Democracy. We Can Do It Again. During WWII, America didn’t just rise to the occasion; we redefined what was possible. Our factories didn’t wait for perfect conditions; they pivoted overnight. Our workers didn’t ask if they were ready; they rolled up their sleeves and built victory, […]
Keep It Close, Keep It Safe: The IP Advantage of U.S. Based Production
When Your NDA Becomes a Punchline If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen the viral videos: Chinese factory workers casually showing off unreleased luxury goods. It might seem like harmless internet content, but for brands, it’s a warning shot. These aren’t just leaks. They are liabilities. Each video is a breach of confidentiality, […]
Reshoring Reality Check: 7 Reasons It’s a Smart Business Move
Reshoring isn’t just a flag-waving initiative. It’s smart risk management. In an era of disrupted supply chains, fluctuating trade policies, and rising international tensions, more companies are realizing the real value of American-made isn’t just patriotism; it’s an investment in the American future. One built on performance, reliability, and strategic advantage. Even before tariffs and […]
JAKTOOL Honored with NEST Contract & Secures $3.3M to Revolutionize Munitions Testing
The NSWC IHD (Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division) program with the Naval Energetic Systems and Technologies (NEST) contract has recognized JAKTOOL! The NEST, in partnership with the National Armaments Consortium (NAC), is a national collaboration supporting the NSWC IHD to address the most significant energetics and explosive ordnance disposal challenges facing the Navy, […]
Podcast #20: Why Engineers Need Sales Skills: A Conversation with Scott Bliss
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 […]