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In the episode of Tech Focus Member Spotlight, we meet Manny Teran, CEO of IRLabs.

Manny is an award-winning business leader, engineer, and entrepreneur with deep expertise in innovation, technology commercialization, sales, and marketing. Throughout his career, he has successfully launched hundreds of projects, supported the growth of established companies, and helped startups achieve sustainable revenue — including work with IRLabs, a leading provider of advanced cryogenic and infrared detector systems for research, astronomy, and industry.

As the founder of Profectory and host of The Profectory Podcast, Manny guides high-potential entrepreneurs and business leaders to master both the market and their mindset.

This episode of Tech Focus features new podcast sponsor, PADT, Inc. as well as our new host, Eric Miller, Principal & Co-Owner of PADT.

IRLabs is a U.S.-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of custom cryogenic systems, infrared detectors, and cryostats for use in scientific research, astronomy, and industrial applications. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, IRLabs provides highly specialized solutions such as bolometers, dewars, and turnkey detector instruments. They work closely with researchers and OEMs to deliver high-precision, low-temperature instrumentation that supports advanced imaging and sensing technologies.