60 - The Evolution of HVAC: How Technology and Family Values Shape the Future
Ed DeliaPublished on: 10/11/2025
In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Jeff Kinsberg and Cristy Richards, the husband-and-wife team behind JAKTOOL, a leading engineering product development firm. They discuss JAKTOOL’s 25-year journey, the evolution of its values-driven culture, and the challenges of scaling a family business. The conversation explores their complementary leadership roles, the integration of AI in manufacturing, and the importance of communication, trust, and adaptability.
B2B innovation strategyfamily business leadershipprecision prototyping companymanufacturing process improvementvisionary and integrator leadership