Simulating Success: Arizona Tech Innovation with Eric Miller

In this insightful episode of the Phoenix Prosperity Podcast, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Eric Miller, co-founder of PADT, to talk about Arizona’s booming tech ecosystem, the evolution of engineering innovation, and what it takes to build a company with long-term impact. Eric shares how he unexpectedly fell into engineering as a career, the founding story behind PADT, and the creative side of working in simulation, 3D printing, and product design.

They dive into how Arizona has become a hotspot for aerospace, semiconductor, and medtech growth — and how big moves like TSMC's arrival have shifted the state's economic trajectory. Eric also discusses how AI is changing product design, the future of materials in 3D printing, and the critical importance of relationships in scaling any venture.

This episode is packed with stories, wisdom, and practical insight — whether you're an engineer, founder, or just curious about tech in Arizona.

 

--------------------------------------------- Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!