51 - First Principles: De-Risking Industrial Technology and Championing Sovereign Manufacturing with Howard Sachs

51 - First Principles: De-Risking Industrial Technology and Championing Sovereign Manufacturing with Howard Sachs

June 2, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 51

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Howard Sachs discusses the importance of de-risking industrial technology and the future of sovereign manufacturing in Australia.

Howard Sachs joins Phil Seboa and Ed Fuentes to discuss how de-risking industrial technology, championing sovereign manufacturing, and first-principles leadership are shaping Australia's industrial future. Key topics in this episode: Why de-risking matters more than product specifications in industrial sales How the Dulux Industry 4.0 project succeeded through collaboration and leadership Australia's sovereign manufacturing challenges and the COVID-19 vaccine push Pockets of innovation across traditionally conservative industries Why mentorship from every direction accelerates learning Connect with Howard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsachs/ Connect with Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philseboa/ Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edfuentes/ Learn more about Universal Automation Solutions: https://universalsystems.com.au ------

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