Women Who Build: Leadership in Manufacturing & Technology
What does it take to lead, and protect the bottom line, in one of the world's most complex and rapidly evolving industries? Join us for an intimate conversation with trailblazing women executives who are building the future of manufacturing — where quality, cost, and innovation intersect — from the factory floor to the boardroom, from defense technology to AI-powered production.
Hosted by Loopr AI in partnership with Microsoft and JPMorgan at the Microsoft Innovation Hub in Bellevue (Lincoln Square), this event brings together senior finance, quality, and operating leaders across aerospace, defense, electronics, and advanced manufacturing for an evening of candid conversation, community, and connection.
Agenda
3:00 PM — Doors open | Networking, refreshments, food, and drinks
3:30 PM — Welcome and panel conversation
4:15 PM — Audience Q&A
4:35 PM — Open networking with the speakers
5:00 PM — Event close
Meet the Speakers
Janet Boudreau Ceddia — CEO, Addtronics
Janet is CEO of Addtronics, a private equity-backed platform of precision automation machine builders serving life sciences companies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, where she leads five operating companies and 125 employees. Since joining in 2023, she has driven 75% EBITDA growth, integrated six acquisitions, and grown aftermarket sales to over 30% of revenue. Across her career, Janet has led more than 30 M&A transactions, founded and scaled two businesses of her own, and served on boards for over two decades. She is a Harvard Business School MBA and former McKinsey engagement manager.
Priyansha Bagaria — Founder & CEO, Loopr AI
Priyansha is the founder and CEO of Loopr AI, the Seattle-based AI-powered quality intelligence platform built for manufacturers. Inspired by her family's manufacturing business in India, where she saw firsthand how defects go unnoticed, she founded Loopr in 2021 to bring computer vision and machine learning directly to the production line — helping manufacturers catch defects faster, reduce waste, and scale with confidence. Priyansha was recently named a finalist for Women Tech Entrepreneur of the Year at the empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards, and Loopr has been featured in GeekWire and showcased at Seattle Tech Week.
Moderated by Jo VanDerSnick — Relationship Executive & Commercial Banker, JPMorgan Chase
Jo helps middle market companies achieve their growth plans through access to capital, treasury services, and digital integration of finance operations. Based in Seattle, she brings the full capabilities of JPMorgan Chase to growing companies across the Pacific Northwest, including many in manufacturing and advanced industries.
The Conversation
Our panelists will dig into:
Scaling global manufacturing operations while protecting margin and quality standards
The ROI case for AI and automation in physical industries — from catching defects earlier to cutting the cost of poor quality
Building cultures and talent pipelines that drive long-term enterprise value
Access to capital, program economics, and managing risk in capital-intensive sectors
Practical advice for founders and women advancing through the ranks
Whether you're a CFO, quality leader, executive, engineer, or operator, this is a space to be inspired, connect with peers, and explore what's possible when women lead — and what it takes to fund and build that future.
Wednesday, September 23 | 3–5 PM | Microsoft Innovation Hub, Bellevue
Presented by Loopr AI × Microsoft × JPMorgan
Loopr AI is the AI-powered quality intelligence platform built for manufacturers. By bringing computer vision and machine learning directly to the production line, Loopr helps manufacturers catch defects faster, reduce waste, and scale with confidence. Founded by Priyansha Bagaria and headquartered in Seattle, Loopr AI is on a mission to make physical AI accessible to every manufacturer — from the shop floor to the supply chain.