Chief Community Affairs Officer Alliance for Adult Education Host, DisruptED Podcast
DisruptED in the D is all about telling the stories of how Detroit is being reborn. Resilience. Imagination. Innovation. Disruption. A century ago, Detroit revolutionized manufacturing and mobility as the Motor City, becoming the birthplace of modern industry. Today, we’re spearheading a new wave of reindustrialization—one that’s redefining how manufacturing and mobility converge to build a sustainable, inclusive future. This isn’t just about making cars or moving merchandise anymore. It’s about creating upward mobility by attracting good-paying jobs and fostering innovation. My grandparents experienced this firsthand in 1926 when they moved here to work for Walt Chrysler. Now, a century later, the City of Detroit is once again at the forefront, reimagining the manufacturing sector for the next generation. From advanced robotics to sustainable supply chains, we’re building the technology of tomorrow—one person, one business, one breakthrough at a time—right here at the Michigan Central Innovation Campus. The mobility and manufacturing spaces are NEXT LEVEL. In the coming weeks, I’ll share more about a bold nextgen startup, Tubular Network, that intentionally relocated its business development operations from Austin to Detroit at Newlab. These innovators are addressing logistics inefficiencies in last-mile deliveries, slashing greenhouse gas emissions, and driving the decarbonization of goods transportation. This is what reindustrialization in Detroit looks like: Sustainability. Circularity. Bold solutions to global challenges. You’ll hear me geek out with Ben James, co-founder of Tubular Networks, in an upcoming feature. In the meantime, check out this short story video and share your feedback. Special shout out to the creative talent behind this content, Corey C. Johnson. To those who know him, he is the real deal. Super talented. So Come on, get DisruptED with us—we’re not just remaking Detroit; we’re reshaping the future of manufacturing and mobility worldwide.
Tubular Network & Newlab Founder Story
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Ron J Stefanski, you are truly an amazing thought-leader in the ecosystem, and I’m always inspired by your insights. I can’t wait to hear you and Ben James share your perspectives. It’s going to be a fantastic conversation!
Chief Community Affairs Officer Alliance for Adult Education Host, DisruptED Podcast
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