The Mobility Table

The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM)

The Mobility Table podcast, powered by the Detroit Regional Partnership’s Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), fosters important conversations about some of the biggest challenges impacting the advanced mobility industry today. Leveraging real-world examples from guests pioneering tomorrow’s mobility solutions, The Mobility Table aims to nurture connection and collaboration by shining a spotlight on the people, technologies and organizations ushering in a new era of mobility.

  1. 5 ngày trước

    The Capital Culture Gap and Streamlining Innovation Success with Monica Wheat, Founder and Executive Director of Venture Catalysts

    Monica Wheat sits down with Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss the need for a translation layer between founders, corporations and capital organizations to commercialize mobility technologies. She also discussed the ways that access to prototyping and testing infrastructure draws innovation labs away from the coasts, enabling the retention of talent and pioneers in the region. Monica Wheat is the founder and executive director of Venture Catalysts. She was previously the managing director at Techstars Detroit, leading startup programs across multiple continents.

    The Capital Culture Gap and Streamlining Innovation Success with Monica Wheat, Founder and Executive Director of Venture Catalysts

  2. 28 thg 7

    Leveraging Existing Assets for the Growth of the Advanced Aerial Mobility Industry, With Lauren Else, Grant Operations Manager at the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification

    Lauren Else joined Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to explore the existing infrastructure that supports the mobility industry and the emerging Advanced Aerial Mobility industry in Michigan and the Detroit Region. Lauren Else is the grant operations manager at the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification out of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. She previously worked at EnCompass LLC in monitoring roles.

    Leveraging Existing Assets for the Growth of the Advanced Aerial Mobility Industry, With Lauren Else, Grant Operations Manager at the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification

  3. 14 thg 7

    Accessibility in Mobility Technologies with Alan Hejl, Founder and Lead Consultant of Spark Access

    Alan Hejl took a seat at The Mobility Table to discuss the importance of accessibility as a consideration during the development of mobility technologies. The conversation explored the benefits of prioritizing accessibility in the early stages of mobility technology design, the value of systemic thinking and the need to receive input from individuals with disabilities when creating human-centered solutions. Alan Hejl is the founder and lead consultant at Spark Access. Prior to the creation of Spark Access, Alan spent over 13 years in the automotive industry in roles across Ford and General Motors, including accessibility strategy manager at General Motors.

    Accessibility in Mobility Technologies with Alan Hejl, Founder and Lead Consultant of Spark Access

  4. 30 thg 6

    The Broader Application of Mobility Technologies with Josh Bitterman, Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor for IonDynamics Energy

    Josh Bitterman joined Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss how mobility technologies can extend beyond their intended use and create new opportunities across industries. They explored the need for flexible solutions for infrastructure, how the Detroit Region fosters connections and creates the platform for startups and other organizations to branch out globally. Josh Bitterman is the co-founder and strategic advisor for IonDynamics Energy. He is also the co-owner and strategic director of Goldfish Swim Schools in Kansas City. Josh has previously served as the president and certified wealth strategist at Insignia Wealth Management.

    The Broader Application of Mobility Technologies with Josh Bitterman, Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor for IonDynamics Energy

  5. 16 thg 6

    Deploying Mobility Innovations for Infrastructure Projects with Tim Slusser, Operations Director for motmot

    Tim Slusser joined Jeannine and Bernard at the Mobility Table to explore the application of mobility technologies on aging infrastructure for maintenance and inspection purposes, the resources available for organizations working to create advanced mobility technologies and the potential for AI and greater autonomy in motmot’s technologies. Tim Slusser is the operations director at motmot. He previously served as the chief of mobility innovation under Mayor Duggan. Throughout his career, Tim has occupied a variety of roles across business development and mobility.

    Deploying Mobility Innovations for Infrastructure Projects with Tim Slusser, Operations Director for motmot

  6. 3 thg 6

    AI, Trade Agreements and the Economics Behind Mobility with Kristin Dziczek, Senior Policy Advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

    Kristin Dziczek took a seat at The Mobility Table with Jeannine and Bernard to discuss the implementation of AI within the automotive industry, the impact of the mobility industry on the broader economy in Detroit and the impacts of the USMCA trade agreement review. Kristin Dziczek currently acts as a senior policy advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s research, policy and public engagement division. Before her position at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Kristin served as the senior vice president of research at the Center for Automotive Research (CAR).

    AI, Trade Agreements and the Economics Behind Mobility with Kristin Dziczek, Senior Policy Advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

  7. 5 thg 5

    Detroit’s Mobility Success Isn’t Happening in a Vacuum with John McElroy, President of Blue Sky Productions and Host of Autoline

    John McElroy sat down with Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss the ways the Detroit region mobility ecosystem can overcome global competition. The conversation explores the resources, capabilities and knowledge that sets the Detroit region apart and will drive innovation in the future. John is an influential journalist, lecturer, commentator and entrepreneur, having created Autoline an outlet dedicated to the reporting, discussion and dissection of the automotive industry and its products. He is an automotive expert, sharing his insights through radio segments, blogs and appearances on major outlets across the country.

    Detroit’s Mobility Success Isn’t Happening in a Vacuum with John McElroy, President of Blue Sky Productions and Host of Autoline

  8. 21 thg 4

    The Importance of Having Allies in Electrification with Brandon Bordenkircher, Campaign Manager for EVNoire supporting Electrifying Michigan

    Brandon Bordenkircher joined Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss the Detroit region’s multimodal capabilities. The conversation explored the role of allies, including trusted connectors, organizations, and individuals who advocate for electrification, as well as the importance of consumers in supporting its growth. Brandon’s work at EVNoire is focused on an organization called Electrifying Michigan. Prior to his position at EVNoire he has inhabited roles across advocacy, public policy, and operations including Deputy Program Director for Midwest Government Affairs at Airbnb and a Lobbyist at Daimler. He also co-founded 12 Tone Matrix, pioneering AI-driven text analysis.

    The Importance of Having Allies in Electrification with Brandon Bordenkircher, Campaign Manager for EVNoire supporting Electrifying Michigan
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The Mobility Table podcast, powered by the Detroit Regional Partnership’s Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM), fosters important conversations about some of the biggest challenges impacting the advanced mobility industry today. Leveraging real-world examples from guests pioneering tomorrow’s mobility solutions, The Mobility Table aims to nurture connection and collaboration by shining a spotlight on the people, technologies and organizations ushering in a new era of mobility.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM)
  • Năm hoạt động
    2026
  • Tập
    15
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
  • Bản quyền
    © The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM)
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    The Mobility Table