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The Regulation and Monitoring of Advanced Aerial Mobility Technologies with Rich Fahle, VP of Marketing for Airspace Link

Rich Fahle sat down at The Mobility Table with Jeannine and Bernard to discuss the growing need for regulation in the Advanced Aerial Mobility Industry, why it's important as advanced aerial mobility uses expand, and what those regulations could look like to ensure encourage safe operations across a wide variety of recreational, commercial and public sector uses. Rich Fahle is the Vice President of Marketing for Airspace Link, Inc. Prior to his role at Airspace Link, Rich served as the head of Partnerships and Marketing at Newlab. He has extensive experience in media and strategy roles, spanning organizations including CSPAN, PBS Books and Borders Group.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Finding Resources in the Mobility Ecosystem with Bret Scott, Director of WSU Open at Wayne State University

Bret Scott sat down with Jeannine and Bernard at The Mobility Table to discuss getting connected to resources in the mobility industry. They explored the challenges in navigating the mobility industry’s assets and explored the way WSU Open acts as a connector for mobility stakeholders to navigate the knowledge and support available in the Detroit region’s advanced mobility ecosystem. Bret Scott is the Director of WSU Open at Wayne State University. He is also the Mayor of Pleasant Ridge, a position he has held since 2019. Prior to his position at Wayne State, he worked in roles across the automotive industry and at mobility-related startups.

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