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Michael Lefenfeld, Hexion Inc

We're joined by Kyle Ewing, founder and CEO of TerraSlate, a Colorado-based manufacturing company and global leader in waterproof, tear-proof paper and durable printed materials. Kyle has grown TerraSlate from a basement startup into a $40 million vertically integrated enterprise serving the U.S. military, NFL teams, as well as Michelin-starred restaurants, and Fortune 500 manufacturers. Kyle built TerraSlate with zero outside funding and still owns the company outright. His journey is a powerful example of modern American manufacturing—driven by lean operations, lightning-fast fulfillment, innovative materials made in-house, and a leadership style that puts culture first. TerraSlate ships 95% of all orders the same day. They’re going toe-to-toe with low-cost imports while continuing to innovate with nano-coated, military-grade materials built for the toughest environments. Along the way, Kyle has developed practical insights about building resilient manufacturing systems, scaling without outside capital, and leading teams with kindness, clarity, and discipline. He even wrote a book called Ideas to Empires, where he shares how to create factories that can grow sustainably—even when the founder isn’t in the room.