Miami, Florida(Hexa PR Wire–October 9, 2025)–Todd Hagopian, founder of the Stagnation Intelligence Agency and transformation leader known as “the Stagnation Assassin,” joined The Michael Peres Podcast to examine how companies escape stalled growth using repeatable systems. The episode traced how a bipolar diagnosis intersected with his career and how he operationalized innovation, continuous improvement, and goal architecture—methods he says work consistently under real-world constraints, including medication and changing market conditions.
Hagopian detailed the concept of Stagnation Syndrome, practical “effort math” for prioritizing work that moves financial results, and lessons from doubling the value of his own manufacturing acquisition in three years. He outlined playbooks for boards, CEOs, and operators to restart momentum, and reflected on experiences across global manufacturers—Berkshire Hathaway, Illinois Tool Works, Whirlpool, JBT—and selling into major retailers and CPG customers.
Todd Hagopian has led transformations across large manufacturers and founded the Stagnation Intelligence Agency. He reports more than $3B in product sales and $2B in shareholder value contributions across corporate roles, authored 1,000+ pages of guides and playbooks on corporate stagnation transformation, and holds an MBA from Michigan State University.
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He has founded media and technology ventures, holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, and is pursuing biomedical engineering. Peres founded Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, emphasizing clear reporting and practical insight.
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